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FAQs

Q01

Do street vendors have to register for business?

A01

According to Article 5 of the Business Registration Law, street vendors are exempt from business registration. As for whether you need to apply for a street vendor business license, please contact the county and city governments.

Q02

What taxes do general companies have to pay?

A02

Business tax and income tax for profitable businesses.

Q03

The company has just been established, how do I go through the insurance procedures?

A03

Newly established units, if they have employees, should fill in the "Insurance Application Form" and the "Insurance Application Form".

Q04

Should all cooking personnel in the catering industry have a cooking technician certificate?

A04

Only some types of catering industry require that their cooking personnel should have a cooking technician certificate.

Q06

What kind of tax rate should be levied on the house tax for using one's own house to engage in family handicraft sideline business?

A06

If there is no business license, no employees, no rental, etc., 1.2% housing tax is levied on self-use residence.