According to the publication market management regulations No.52 issued by the General Administration of Press and Publication of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Commerce of People's Republic of China (PRC):
1, Article 17 Units or individuals engaged in publication distribution business through information networks such as the Internet shall obtain a publication business license in accordance with these regulations, and foreign-invested enterprises shall also go through the formalities for examination and approval of foreign investment in accordance with relevant regulations.
2. A publication distribution entity that has obtained a publication business license shall engage in publication distribution business through the Internet and other information networks within the approved business scope, and report to the original approved press and publication administration department for the record within 05 days after starting the online publication distribution business.
Article 24 The Publishing Business License shall be displayed in a prominent position in the business premises; Those who engage in the publication distribution business by using the information network shall disclose the relevant information or link identification published in the publication business license and business license in a prominent position on the main page of their website or the page engaged in business activities;
4. Article 27: Operators who provide online trading platform services for publication distribution shall take effective measures to stop all kinds of illegal acts in online trading platforms and report to the local press and publication administrative department in a timely manner.
Extended data:
Guide to Handling Publications Business License (taking Chengdu as an example);
Step 1: the applicant submits a written application for establishment to the window of the Cultural and Sports Bureau of the District Government Affairs Center with relevant materials;
Step 2: The District Bureau of Culture, Sports and Sports sends personnel to review the materials. Materials meet the prescribed conditions, the District Bureau of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued the "People's Republic of China (PRC) publication business license".
Application materials:
1、? Application for establishment;
2、? Property right certificate and house lease contract of the business place;
3、? Notice of pre-approval of the name of individual industrial and commercial households or enterprises issued by the Administration for Industry and Commerce;
4、? The original and photocopy of the ID card of the legal representative, and a recent 2-inch bareheaded photo;
5、? Registration Form for Examination and Approval of Retail Bookstore in Chengdu;
6、? Other materials as prescribed by laws and regulations.
Prerequisite:
1, with a definite name and business scope;
2. Having a fixed business place suitable for its business.
Remarks:
1, the publication business license is valid for 4 years, and the holder shall apply to the original issuing authority for an extension of the validity period within one month before the expiration of the validity period, and it will become invalid upon expiration;
2. The holder should also go to the Press and Publication Section of the District Cultural and Sports Bureau for annual review.
References:
Website of China Municipal People's Government-Regulations on the Administration of Publications Market-Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Culture and Sports-Guide to Handling Publications Business License