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Domestic Business License Registration

Intermediate
5-10 days

Register individual business license or company to meet platform compliance requirements and establish legal business entity.

Choose Business Entity Type
Select appropriate business entity based on your business scale and requirements
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Individual Business License
Suitable for small-scale operations, simple and quick registration
Advantages:
  • Simple registration process
  • Lower tax burden
  • High operational flexibility
  • Low maintenance costs
Disadvantages:
  • Unlimited personal liability
  • Limited financing capability
  • Restricted business expansion

Suitable for:Individual entrepreneurs, small-scale operations

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Limited Liability Company
Suitable for businesses with long-term development plans
Advantages:
  • Limited liability protection
  • Better for financing and partnerships
  • More professional brand image
  • Greater business expansion potential
Disadvantages:
  • More complex registration process
  • Higher maintenance costs
  • Stricter financial requirements

Suitable for:Team ventures, scaled operations

Registration Process Guide
Detailed steps for business license registration
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Prepare Application Materials
Gather all required documents for business registration
  • Identity documents
  • Business premises proof (lease contract or property certificate)
  • Company name pre-approval notice
  • Articles of incorporation (for limited companies)
  • Other relevant supporting documents
Company Name Approval
Get company name approved by business administration
  • Log into local business administration website
  • Submit company name pre-approval application
  • Wait for review results
  • Obtain name pre-approval notice
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Submit Registration Application
Submit formal application to business administration department
  • Fill out business establishment registration form
  • Submit all prepared materials
  • Pay relevant fees
  • Wait for review process
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Obtain Business License
Collect business license after approval
  • Receive approval notification
  • Bring relevant documents to business administration office
  • Collect original and copy of business license
  • Complete subsequent tax registration