Industry · Construction

Green Card, contractor registration, machinery certificates — deadlines three years out, watched from today

The deadlines that trip up construction are the ones that only come around every few years. A Green Card lasts three years and renewal courses open only in the final six months; expired over three months means retaking the whole course. Registrations, insurance, certificates — each on its own clock.

The construction deadline checklist

Green Card (construction safety training)Every 3 years
Renewal window: final 6 months; expired over 3 months means retaking the full course
Minor works contractor registrationEvery 3 years
No minor works may be taken on while lapsed
EC insuranceYearly
Missing cover risks fines up to HK$100,000 and 2 years' imprisonment
Works insurancePer project
A valid policy is required before work starts
Machinery & equipment certificatesPer equipment
Not for use while lapsed; per-item requirements per the relevant departments
Professional registration / qualificationsEvery 3 years
Lapsed registration bars signing related works documents
Business Registration CertificateYearly
Late payment risks penalties and prosecution
Annual Return (limited companies)Yearly
Late registration fees up to HK$3,480
Vehicle licence & insurance (if any)Yearly
Driving without third-party cover risks up to HK$10,000 and 12 months' imprisonment
Data as of July 2026; sources: Construction Industry Council, Buildings Department, Labour Department.

Build this list in one go with Billio

Tell us your industry after signing up and these items are listed for you — tick what to track, fill dates now or mark them pending. Statutory items come pre-ticked.

Guided setup — about 3 minutesLimited companies also file an annual return (NAR1) — the Pro plan's NAR1 wizard counts the 42-day deadline from your made-up date and walks you through it field by field.
Your prepared renewal list9 selected
Green CardEvery 3 yrs
Minor works registrationEvery 3 yrs
EC insuranceYearly
Business RegistrationYearly

Deadlines three years out — into Billio today.

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