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"The Finance Branch in conjunction with several government departments, including the Treasury, Transport and Immigration departments are working together to study ways and means for improvements to their business transactions.
"The Task Force is also considering the use of the latest technology in improving services, for example, we are planning to put all public forms, about 5,000 on the Internet.
"We have also chosen land exchange as one of the area for a pilot study due to its complicated process.
"To establish a new business is not simple and with many government departments to be approached. Therefore, we are looking at the idea of 'one stop shop' business licence information centre which will provide all the information that the business community needs.
"At the same time, we are planning to consolidate our information and present them in a user-friendly format."
In conclusion, Mr Kwong said the Government was eager to work hand in hand with the business community towards creating an even more friendly environment within which business could continue to improve and prosper.
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Revision of Immigration Department fees
Fees for various documents and certificates issued by the Immigration Department will be revised with effect from July 15 this year, a government spokesman announced today (Friday).
The fees cover various services provided by the Immigration Department such as the issue of re-entry permits, seamen's travel documents, replacement identity cards and birth, death and marriage certificates.
There will be no increase in the fees for the issue of passports, certificates of identity and documents of identity.