Hebei Shiban’s tutorial on applying for a business license is as follows:

1. Prepare materials. According to the requirements of the local industrial and commercial administration department, prepare relevant materials, such as the company's basic information, shareholder information, capital composition, business scope, etc.

2. Go to the industrial and commercial administration department. Bring all the required materials and go to the local industrial and commercial administration department, such as the Administration for Market Regulation or the Bureau of Industry and Commerce.

3. Apply for a business license. At the industrial and commercial administration department, fill out the business license application form, submit all required materials, and then pay the relevant fees and taxes for the business license.

4. Waiting for review. The application materials will be reviewed and approved, which usually takes several working days or longer. The specific time may vary by region.

5. Obtain a business license. If it passes the review, you can go to the local industrial and commercial administration department to obtain a business license within the specified time.

A business license is a certificate issued by the industrial and commercial administration authority to industrial and commercial enterprises and individual traders allowing them to engage in certain production and business activities. Its format is uniformly stipulated by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. The registration matters are: name, address, person in charge, amount of funds, economic composition, business scope, business method, number of employees, business period, etc.

The business license is divided into original and duplicate, both of which have the same legal effect. The original copy shall be placed in a conspicuous place at the company's residence or business premises, and the business license shall not be forged, altered, rented, lent or transferred.

Industrial and commercial enterprises or self-employed individuals without a business license are not allowed to open their business. They are not allowed to engrave official seals, sign contracts, register trademarks, or publish advertisements. They are not allowed to open bank accounts. In addition to legal operation, the business license also limits the scope of business. Enterprises must not exceed the scope of business during their business activities.