Domestic Business License Application

Apply for a domestic business license (individual or company) to support domestic procurement and payment withdrawals, building a solid foundation for your cross-border e-commerce business.

Choose Business Type

Select the appropriate business form based on your scale and needs to ensure legal and compliant operations.

Individual Business

Suitable for small-scale operations with simple and quick registration

LLC

Suitable for enterprises with long-term development plans

Individual Business vs LLC Comparison

Individual Business

Advantages: Simple registration, lighter tax burden, flexible operations, low maintenance
Disadvantages: Unlimited liability, limited financing, restricted expansion
Suitable for: Personal entrepreneurship, small-scale operations

Limited Liability Company

Advantages: Limited liability protection, facilitates financing, professional image, scalability
Disadvantages: Complex registration, higher costs, stricter financial requirements
Suitable for: Team entrepreneurship, scaled operations

Supplementary Notes: 30-Day Post-License Checklist

Getting the license is only the start. Execution quality in the first 30 days determines compliance stability and operational speed.

Banking Setup

Open a corporate account, assign online banking permissions, and separate finance vs operations controls.

Tax Rhythm

Confirm taxpayer type, declaration cycle, and responsible owner to avoid first-month filing issues.

Contracts and Invoices

Prepare standard supplier agreements, service contracts, and invoice templates for smoother settlement.

Compliance Trail

Archive filings, tax notices, and signed contracts for platform reviews and future due diligence.

    Frequent Risks and Mitigation
     Overly narrow business scope - Include flexible e-commerce related activities to reduce amendment cycles.
 Address proof mismatch - Verify usage type, lease term, and ownership documents before filing.
 Tax ownership ambiguity - Assign a primary and backup filing owner with a fixed monthly review date.

  

Application Process Guide

Detailed steps for business license application, from preparation to receipt.

Application Steps

1 Prepare Materials - Organize ID documents, business location proof, name pre-approval notice, articles of association

2 Name Approval - Log in to local commerce bureau website, submit name pre-approval application, wait for notice

3 Submit Application - Fill business registration application, submit all materials, pay fees, wait for review

4 Receive License - Receive approval notification, bring documents to bureau, receive business license

5 Tax Registration - Complete tax registration, open corporate bank account, finish follow-up filings

Required Documents Checklist

Identity documents (original ID and copies)
Business location proof (rental contract or property certificate)
Business name pre-approval notice
Company articles of association (for LLC)
Other relevant supporting documents

Important Notes

Key Reminders

Business Scope - Include e-commerce related activities, including goods and technology import/export
Registered Capital - Fill according to actual needs, no need to set too high
Registered Address - Must be valid and able to receive official correspondence
Annual Report - Submit annual report on time every year