The Government today published in the Gazette regulations to implement the fee and charge concessions announced in the 2025 Policy Address to support small and medium-sized enterprises.

Water and sewage charges for non-domestic accounts will be reduced by 50%, subject to a monthly ceiling of $10,000 and $5,000 respectively. Trade effluent surcharges will also be reduced by 50%.

The concessions include fee waivers for the first issue or renewal of specified licences for the agriculture and fisheries industries as well as liquor licences.

The measures, which take effect on January 15, will be valid for one year. The regulations will be tabled at the Legislative Council a day before for vetting.

The Government has waived fees for the first issue or renewal of hawker and food business licences and permits for one year through administrative means.

Click here for details of all concession measures, including the estimated number of beneficiaries and the revenue ceded.