Business license is the abbreviation of business license of enterprise as a legal person, and it is a legal certificate for an enterprise or organization to engage in certain production and business activities or services, and it has legal effect. For business activities such as opening a fruit shop, you must obtain a business license according to law before you can legally carry out business.
First, the business license processing process
First of all, you need to apply to the local administrative department for industry and commerce. Prior to this, relevant materials should be prepared, including personal identification, store lease contract or property right certificate, health permit, etc. The specific requirements of different regions may be different, so it is recommended to consult the local administrative department for industry and commerce in detail before applying.
After submitting the application, the administrative department for industry and commerce will review the submitted materials. After approval, a business license will be issued. The business license will contain the basic information of the enterprise, such as its name, legal representative, business scope and registered address.
Second, the importance of business license
The business license is the proof of the legal operation of the enterprise and has legal effect. Enterprises without a business license will not be able to enjoy the relevant preferential policies of the state, nor will they be able to open enterprise accounts in banks, let alone conduct normal business dealings with other enterprises. In addition, once it is verified that it operates without a license, it will face serious consequences such as fines, suspension of business for rectification and even revocation of business licenses.
For consumers, the business license is also an important basis for judging whether the enterprise is formal and legal. When consumers choose to buy fruits, they can check the business license of the fruit shop to ensure that they can buy safe and hygienic fruits.
Third, strengthen the awareness of compliance
Opening a fruit shop must not only have a business license, but also comply with relevant national laws and regulations, such as the Food Safety Law and the Consumer Protection Law. Operators should strengthen their awareness of compliance, ensure the quality and safety of the fruits they sell, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.
At the same time, operators should also update their business licenses regularly to ensure the accuracy of enterprise information. Where the business scope and address of an enterprise change, it shall register the change with the administrative department for industry and commerce in a timely manner.
To sum up:
Fruit shops must apply for business licenses to ensure legal operation. To apply for a business license, you need to follow certain procedures, prepare relevant materials and apply to the local administrative department for industry and commerce. The importance of business license is self-evident. It is not only the proof of legal operation of enterprises, but also an important basis for consumers to judge whether enterprises are formal or not. Therefore, operators should strengthen the awareness of compliance to ensure that enterprises operate in compliance.
Legal basis:
Regulations of People's Republic of China (PRC) Municipality on the Administration of Registration of Market Subjects
Article 3 provides that:
Market entities shall register in accordance with the provisions of these regulations. Without registration, it is not allowed to engage in business activities in the name of market entities. However, registration is not required according to laws and administrative regulations.
Measures for the investigation and punishment of unlicensed operation
Article 3 provides that:
The following business activities are not unlicensed:
(1) Selling agricultural and sideline products and daily necessities at the place and time designated by the local people's government at or above the county level without obtaining permission according to law, or using one's own skills to engage in convenient labor services;
(two) in accordance with the provisions of laws, administrative regulations and the State Council decisions, engage in business activities that do not require permission or registration.