Hong Kong · Food licence consultancy
Opening a restaurant?
Leave the licence to us
General restaurant, light refreshment, food factory, transfers and liquor — plus fire, ventilation, plumbing/electrical and interior fit-out. Clear education, transparent process, free consult.
100+ restaurant cases · Free consult · @shoplicence
Services
Full coverage of licences and fit-out — from idea to opening.
General Restaurant Licence (Big licence)
For full meals and fuller kitchen cooking. Higher expectations on cooking equipment, ventilation, fire safety and hygiene.
Details →LightLight Refreshment Restaurant Licence
For light meals, snacks and drinks with a more limited cooking scope. Often more flexible than a General licence on some equipment/space points.
Details →FactoryFood Factory Licence
Central kitchens, sauce/prepared-food production, wholesale or supplying other outlets usually need a food factory licence.
Details →TransferLicence transfer
Taking over an existing restaurant — handle transfer to reduce downtime, aligned with ownership, lease and FEHD process.
Details →LiquorLiquor licence
Serving alcohol needs a separate liquor licence. We help prepare materials and align with board requirements and site conditions.
Details →Siu meiSiu mei / related notes
Selling siu mei/lo mei may involve extra permissions and hygiene conditions. Clarify product scope before applying.
Details →How we help
Transparent steps — you always know where things stand.
Free consult
Cuisine, premises and timeline — first pass on General / Light / Factory direction.
Assessment & plan
Map licence type and fit-out scope; document list and time estimate.
Apply & follow up
Drawings and filings to FEHD; queries, inspections and supplements.
Licence & open
Support inspection and issue; transfer, liquor or fit-out wrap-up as needed.
Why shoplicence
Education first
Plain-language guidance on licence types so you don't take the wrong path.
One-stop
Licensing with fire, ventilation, M&E and interior planning together.
Speed & clarity
We push progress and communicate — no black boxes.
Real consultant Fai
Talk on WhatsApp — not just a form that goes nowhere.
FAQ
Self-serve first — WhatsApp us if you still need a human answer.
What's the difference between General and Light Refreshment licences?+
General suits full meals and broader kitchen cooking. Light Refreshment suits light meals, snacks and drinks with a more limited cooking scope. FEHD and premises conditions decide the final call.
When do I need a Food Factory licence?+
Central kitchens, sauce/prepared-food production, or mainly supplying other outlets (not just dine-in) often need a food factory licence. Share your operating model if unsure.
How fast can I get a licence?+
It depends on licence type, completeness of drawings, premises and approval progress. Some cases reach about 30 days — that is a reference, not a guarantee for every case.
What must I ask before signing a lease?+
Shopfront rules (open vs door), crystal shutter specs, meter capacity, ventilation/drainage, UBW, and how layout affects fire design and budget.