Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority
Security Company Licence
- Security Company Licence - Three types of security work
Type I
security workType II
security workType III
security workProvision of security guarding services
Provision of armoured transportation services
Installation, maintenance and/or repairing of a security device and/or designing (for any particular premises or place) a security system incorporating a security device
To be in line with the spirit of business facilitation, the Security and Guarding Services Industry Authority (the Authority) has launched electronic Licence (e-Licence) since 1 July 2023. At present, all eligible licensed companies have been issued with e-Licence.
Meanwhile, the Authority has also launched the “Electronic Security Company Licence Verification Service” for all licensed companies and relevant parties to verify e-Licence. For details, please click here. - Matters to which the Authority shall have regard when determining an application for a security company licence
- Security Company Licence Conditions
- How to apply for a Security Company Licence
- Information for inspection regarding application for Security Company Licence
- Fees in respect of licences
- Application Forms
Sample
Fillable PDF
(For Hardcopy Submission)
E-submission
Application for a Security Company Licence (SGS 6) Application for Renewal of Security Company Licence (SGS 12) Request for an Extension of "the Material Date" Application for Variation of Conditions of Security Company Licence (SGS 10)
* Information Materials . For more details, please refer to the guidance notes on the application forms. For e-submission of SCL, please refer to guidance notes here . - Sample Notification Letters for Change of Company Particulars
- List of licensed security companies in Hong Kong
- Preparation for Licence Inspection of Security Company
Common Omissions by Security Companies
Lists and Guidelines of Documents
(Type I Security Work)
(Type II Security Work)
(Type III Security Work)
- Course Profile of the Training for Central Alarm Monitoring Station (CAMS) Operators
- Course Profile of the Initial Basic Training for Vehicle Crew
- Course Profile of the Training Course for Vehicle Crew Commanders
- Frequently Asked Question
For enquiries, please call us at 2801 6181, fax to us at 2537 5118 or visit our office at Room 813, 8/F, Kowloon East Government Offices, 12 Lei Yue Mun Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon.
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