What procedures are needed to open a store? This article will help you sort out the whole process!
Recently, starting a business and opening a store has become a hot topic, especially with the recovery of the "street stall economy" and the strengthening trend of online and offline integration. Many people have begun to pay attention to the specific process of opening a store. The following is the content related to store opening procedures that has been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days. It is combined with structured data and practical suggestions to help you open your business smoothly!
1. Three core questions that need to be clarified before opening a store
1.Business type: Individual business owner, limited liability company or sole proprietorship?
2.Industry attributes: Different industries such as catering, retail, and services have special requirements.
3.Business premises: Different supporting documents are required for self-owned properties or leases.
2. General store opening procedures list (taking individual industrial and commercial households as an example)
| step | Materials required | Handling department | Time taken (working days) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Name Approval | Operator ID card, 3-5 alternative names | Market Supervision Bureau/Online Platform | 1-3 |
| 2. Business license | Business location certificate and name approval notice | Market Supervision Bureau | 3-5 |
| 3. Seal engraving and filing | Copy of business license, legal person ID card | Seal engraving point designated by the Public Security Bureau | 1 |
| 4. Tax registration | Copy of business license, bank account opening certificate | tax bureau | 1 |
| 5. Industry license | Provide special materials such as sanitation/fire protection according to the industry | Corresponding regulatory authorities | 5-15 |
3. Latest policy changes in 2023 (hot content)
1."Separation of licenses and licenses" reform: The time limit for food business license and other approvals has been reduced by 50%;
2.Electronic license promotion: 21 provinces and cities across the country have implemented electronic business licenses;
3.Inter-provincial service: Some procedures can be completed in other places in the Yangtze River Delta/Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao regions.
4. Comparison of special industry requirements
| industry | special license | Key requirements |
|---|---|---|
| FOOD | Food business license | Kitchen area ≥8㎡, complete disinfection equipment |
| Beauty salon | public health license | The employee health certificate holding rate is 100% |
| Education and training | School license | Passed fire protection acceptance + teacher qualification record |
5. Guide to avoid pitfalls (recent frequent questions from netizens)
1.Address exception: The virtual registration address needs to provide a park hosting agreement;
2.Zero tax declaration: Even if there is no revenue, you still need to declare on time;
3.Trademark protection: It is recommended to register for category 35/43 45 days before opening the store.
6. Additional procedures for opening an online store
1. E-commerce platform: need to upload business license + public account;
2. Mini Program Mall: Complete ICP filing (it takes 20 working days);
3. Live streaming: Internet culture business license (required in some areas).
7. Full process cost reference
| project | Cost range (yuan) | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| business license | 0-300 | Free in some cities |
| Engraved seal | 200-500 | Official seal/financial seal/invoice seal |
| Bank account opening | 300-1000 | Annual fee extra |
| Food business license | 500-2000 | Including on-site inspection fee |
Recent data shows that entrepreneurs born in the 1990s are more concerned about “One-stop service" service, 78% of cities and counties across the country have implemented online submission of materials. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance through local government service platforms, which can save more than 40% of processing time. Although opening a store requires going through formalities, standardized operations can avoid risks in subsequent operations. I wish you success in starting a business!
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