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How to Apply

Deadline for Formalities

Collective management agencies must be registered with the Economic and Technological Development Bureau at least 30 days before they start to operate.

Formalities and Documents Required for Application

Apply in person:

1. The applicant should complete the “Application Form for the Registration of the Collective Management Agencies of Copyright and Related Rights” in Chinese or Portuguese (the form can be obtained at the service location or downloaded from DSEDT website)
   • Application must be made on behalf of a body corporate;
   • After signing the form, recognized signature can be made at the service location by showing the original identity document with signature, if the applicant is an association established in Macao SAR, a valid Certificate of Association must be presented (must show the existence of registration record and the leadership structure of established association at the Identification Services Bureau).
2. Submit the forms with the annexes to the Industrial Property Application Counter of Reception Center of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (2nd Floor).
3. The relevant fees together with the payment slip should be submitted and paid in patacas at the Treasury of the Reception Center of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (2nd Floor) upon the application. Payment methods can be found on the “Administrative Services – Payment Methods” page of the DSEDT website.

Necessary documents

1. The completed “Application Form for the Registration of the Collective Management Agencies of Copyright and Related Rights”, which can be obtained at the service location or downloaded from DSEDT website.
2. Respective statutes (with a mention wherever possible of the holders of various administrative positions
   • The applicant may also present the original of the above documents, for the officer of Economic and Technological Development Bureau to make copies and indicate on the copies to be identical to the original.
3. A list of rights holders and agencies of the same type located in other legal systems that it represents or proposes to represent.

Supplementary documents to be submitted as appropriate

1. When processed by an appointed agent:
   • Power of attorney (must be duly authenticated, with recognition of the identity of the constituent and the exercise of the power of attorney).
2. For powers of attorneys or other documents not written in one of the official languages of the Macao SAR:
   • Translation into one of the official languages of the Macao SAR (Chinese or Portuguese), duly authenticated/ certified;
   • Stamp duty is required for translation certificate, with 5 patacas for each page, and an additional 10 patacas per certificate.

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Service Location and Hours

Apply in Person

Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT) – Reception Center

Address: Rua do Dr. Pedro José Lobo, n.os 1-3，2/F, Macau

Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 – 13:00; 14:30 – 17:45
Friday: 9:00 – 13:00; 14:30 – 17:30

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Fee

Registration: 500 patacas

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Processing Time

After fee settlement, if the documents have been presented in order, and there is no ground for refusal, the registration will be granted within 10 working days. (Performance pledge)

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Notes / Information for Applicants

Reference documents and templates (available in Chinese or Portuguese only):

1. Power of Attorney.
2. For other documents, please visit the “Intellectual Property – Notes on Application”.

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