The HKSAR Government announced on 25 March 2022 that government departments will resume public services gradually from 1 April with a view to largely resuming normal public services from 21 April.
Starting from 1 April 2022, all licensing and registration counter services of the Trade and Industry Department will be resumed and the Support and Consultation Centre for SMEs (SUCCESS) will be opened, with gradual extension of operating hours as follows –
1 April – 8 April 2022
From 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday to Friday
11 April – 20 April 2022
From 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m and from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Monday to Friday
From 21 April 2022 onwards
From 8:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Monday to Friday
Infection control measures will continue to be implemented at the Trade and Industry Tower to reduce the risk of infection and the spread of the virus. These measures include implementation of the Vaccine Pass arrangement for all government employees, checking the body temperature of persons entering the building, providing alcohol hand sanitizer at counters, etc. Please download the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile app and scan the QR code posted inside the Trade and Industry Tower to log the arrival and departure time.
We encourage submission of licensing and funding applications by electronic means, by drop-box or by post as appropriate. For enquiries, please call the departmental enquiry hotline 2398 5649.