Regulations on concession for government fees and charges gazetted

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     To give effect to a package of support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises as announced by the Chief Executive in the 2025 Policy Address, the Government published in the Gazette six pieces of regulation today (January 9) to reduce water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts by 50 per cent, subject to a monthly ceiling of $10,000 and $5,000 respectively per account; reduce trade effluent surcharges by 50 per cent; and waive fees for the first issue or renewal of specified licences for the agriculture and fisheries industries and liquor licences.

     A Government spokesman said, "These measures will be valid for one year, taking effect from January 15, 2026. The regulations will be tabled at the Legislative Council on January 14, 2026 for negative vetting."

     The Government earlier through administrative means also waived fees for the first issue or renewal of licences and permits for hawkers and food businesses for a period of one year.

     Details of all concession measures, including the estimated number of beneficiaries and the revenue forgone, are summarised in the Annex.

Ends/Friday, January 9, 2026
Issued at HKT 9:00

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