For trades that need a permit, don't open until the permit is issued
- High value
- Evidence A
- Keeps you free
- Free
- Takes some hours
- No willpower
In plain words
Opening without a permit can mean, at the lighter end, an order to close, confiscation of what you earned, and a fine of up to 10,000 CNY. If what you do is exclusive-sale goods, or securities, futures, insurance or payment and settlement, then in serious circumstances it becomes the crime of illegal business operation (非法经营罪), with sentences starting at up to 5 years. Fitting out the premises before getting the permit, or trial operation before the permit is issued, is the most common misstep.
Mentioned in
- Before registering, settle the name, business premises, business scope and registered capital; with complete materials you can collect the license on the spot
- In food, first see which tier you fall into: making food and running a restaurant need a permit, selling only prepackaged food needs a filing, and selling fresh meat and vegetables needs no permit
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 12, tip 7. This section describes legal rules, mostly mainland China’s. It is general information, not legal advice; for your own case, talk to a lawyer. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer