Issue of Certificate of Registration of Collective Management Agency of Copyright and Related Rights － Application

How to Apply

Formalities and Documents Required for Application

Apply in person:

  1. The applicant should complete the “Application Form for Certificate of Registration or Mandatory Notification 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 natural person or 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 form with the annexes to the Industrial Property Application Counter of Reception Center of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (2nd Floor).
  3. The relevant fee should be paid in patacas at the Treasury of the Reception Center of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (2nd Floor) 5 working days after 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 Certificate of Registration or Mandatory Notification of the Collective Management Agencies of Copyright and Related Rights”, which can be obtained at the service location or downloaded from DSEDT website.

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.

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

Fee

Issue of certificate or certified photocopy:
10 patacas per certificate and an additional 5 patacas for each page.

Processing Time

The certificate will be issued within 5 working days. (Performance pledge)

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”.

Enquiry on Progress and Collection of Results

Collection Method of Results: The relevant fee should be paid on collection of the certificate at the Treasury of the Reception Center of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (2nd Floor), 5 working days after the application.

Document to be presented or submitted on collection of results: The original filing receipt issued by the Economic and Technological Development Bureau.