5.3 Required documents for temporary residency (new, renewal and family dependent extension) application based on major investment / major investment plan

5.3.1. Part 1: Personal information of applicant / family dependent(s)

Applicant

(1) Identification document
➢ Chinese nationals: (the original and two copies of) Chinese Passport (pages showing personal information, remarks and signature of the holder must be included) and documentary proof issued by Mainland authorities granting permission to apply for residency in the Macao SAR (this document is required for new application only).
➢ HKSAR residents

• a. Original and two copies of the HKSAR Permanent Identity Card (both sides are to be copied on the same side of the page);
• b. Original and two copies of the HKSAR Document of Identity for Visa Purposes (DIVP; both sides are to be copied on the same side of the page);

➢ Nationals of other countries/regions: Original and two copies of the passport (pages showing personal information and signature of the holder must be included)
(2) Certificate of criminal record:
➢ (Original) Certificate of criminal record issued by the empowered authority(-ies) of the country of applicant’s nationality or of the issuing place of other identification documents within the last six months (this document is required for new application only, verification by embassy’s stamp is required for digital copy)(If this document is issued in China, it must be notarized at the notary office), and the (original) certificate of criminal record issued by the Macao Identification Bureau with three months validity.
(3) Proof of Macao address (document proofing the accuracy of the provided address, e.g. water/electricity bill)
(4) (Original and copy of) MSAR Permanent/ Non-Permanent Resident Identity Card (only required for renewal / family dependent extension application)

Spouse or common-law spouse

(1) Identification document (please refer to the identification document requirements of the main applicant above)
(2) Proof of marriage
➢ In the event the marriage is registered in Mainland China, the applicant should submit the original notarised certificate of marriage issued within the past six months (which states the names and dates of birth of the applicant and his/her spouse, the time and location of the marriage registration, and recent photo of the couple).
➢ Applicants having registered their marriage in other countries/regions should submit the proof of marriage (original and copy);
➢ The following documents are required in the event the applicant is in de facto marriage:

• a. (Original) Declaration proving that the applicant and his/her common-law spouse have voluntarily co-cohabited in a way similar to married couple for more than two years. This declaration must be signed by two witnesses aged 18 or above to verify the contents and the signatures must be notarised on-site by empowered authority.
• b. (Copy of) Identification documents (with holder’s signature) of the above mentioned two witnesses.
• c. (Original) Marriage record of applicant and his/her common-law spouse issued by the country of the applicant’s nationality.
• d. (Copy of) Other documentary proofs substantiating the de facto marriage of the applicant and his/her common-law spouse

(3) State of matrimony declaration (available on IPIM’s website:
http://www.ipim.gov.mo/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/20160719_ipim_form6_en.pdf)
(4) Certificate of criminal record (please refer to the certificate of criminal record of the main applicant above.)
(5) (Original and copy of) MSAR Non-Permanent Identity Card (applicable to renewal application only).

Descendants aged below 18

(1) Identification document (please refer to the identification document requirements of the main applicant above)
(2) Birth certificate The following documents are not required for renewal applications
➢ People born in Mainland China:

• a. (Original and copy of) Notarised birth certificate (which states the name of the 8 family dependent, his/her parents’ name, place and date of birth).
• b. Original and notarised copy of the applicant and his/her family dependents’ household registration.
• c. Original and notarised copy of birth certificate issued by hospital.

➢ Nationals of other countries/regions: (original and copy of) birth certificate
➢ If the legal relationship of the minor child and the applicant is established by means of adoption, the whole set of documents detailing the adoption covered by the relevant Adoption Law in the place of adoption should be submitted (e.g. certificate of adoption issued by empowered authority(-ies), the certified original copy of the adoption registration and Certificate of Adoption).
➢If the parents of the minor child have been divorced or the minor child is a natural child, the applicant shall submit the certificate of custody order for the minor child, e.g. divorce certificate and relevant court decision (original and copy).
(3) Certificate of criminal record (family dependent aged 16 or above must submit certificate of criminal record, please refer to the certificate of criminal record of the main applicant above)
(4) (Original and copy of) MSAR Non-Permanent Identity Card (required for renewal applications only)

* All applications require a recent colour photograph with plain white background of the interested party

5.3.2. Part 2: Documents related to grounds for application

(1) (Original and copy of) “Business Tax – New Registration Form (Form M/1)” (if applicable).
(2) (Original) Business Registration Certificate issued within the past three months.
(3) (Original and copy of) Share certificate.
(4) (Original and copy of) Documents related to financial strength, such as bank balance certificate, passbook, monthly statement, loan statement For company having operated for a year or above, the following supporting documents are accepted:
(5) (Original and copy of) Financial statement audited by a third party (Macao registered auditor) (applicant is required to submit financial statement annual if the application is approved)¹⁰;
(6) (Original and copy of) Past “Business Tax Demand Notice (Form M/8)”, Profits Tax –Incomes Declaration – Group A (Form M/1)”
(7) (Original and copy of) Past List of Employees / Part-timers (Form M3/M4) ;
(8) (Original and copy of)Past Payment Advice of Contributions of the Obligatory System;
(9) (Original and copy of) Ownership documents empowering the utilisation of relevant business establishment(s) (e.g. lease contract, preliminary sales agreement, property registration certificate).
(10) (Original) Photos of business establishment(s) (showing all different spaces of the establishments

Additional documents (if applicable):

(11) (Original and copy of) Notification of Taxable Income Assessment (Form M/5)” and “Profits Tax Demand Notice (Form M/6)”.
(12) (Original and copy of) Valid operation licence(s).
(13) (Original and copy of) Proofs of operation, such as received orders, business agreements signed or to be signed, photos and catalogue(s) of products.
(14) (Original and copy of) Product approval / authentication documents, service procedure standardisation certifications, CEPA-related approval;

* Documents (2) – (13) relevant to grounds for application are required for renewal and family dependent extension applications.

5.3.3. Part 3 – Other supporting documents (applicable to new applications. If changes have taken place before renewal and/or family dependent extension applications, the following supporting documents are required)

(1) (Original of) Applicant’s written statement on the uniqueness of his/her major investment major investment project in Macao and relevant supporting documents.

¹⁰ According to which Taxpayer Group am applicant’s company is in, IPIM will request the applicant to submit a financial statement for the previous fiscal year audited by registered auditor accredited by the Macao SAR Government and the Profits Tax – Income Declaration filed at the Economic Bureau. Relevant requirements are as follow: (1) Group A Taxpayer (Anonymous companies with limited liability, joint stock companies with limited liability and cooperatives; Companies of any nature, with individual interests separated from those of the shareholders, having capital of not less than $1,000,000 Patacas or average taxable profits in the past three consecutive years not less than $500,000 Patacas; Other individuals or collective persons with appropriately compiled accounting records and intend to opt for inclusion in this category): between April and June every year; (2) Group B Taxpayer (all taxpayers who are not in the ambit of Group A Taxpayer): between January and March every year. In addition, IPIM will also notify eligible applicants via official letters, reminding them about which documents are required for annual inspection and applicants’ obligations.