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-====== yíngyè zhízhào: 营业执照 - Business License ======
-===== Quick Summary =====
-  * **Keywords:** 营业执照, yingye zhizhao, business license China, Chinese business license, company registration China, how to start a business in China, legal entity China, Unified Social Credit Code, 法人, faren.
-  * **Summary:** The 营业执照 (yíngyè zhízhào) is the official, government-issued business license that is the cornerstone of legally operating any company in the People's Republic of China. More than just a permit, this single document serves as a company's birth certificate, proving its legal existence and authorizing it to conduct business. Understanding the 营业执照 is essential for anyone interested in Chinese commerce, as it is required for fundamental operations like opening a corporate bank account, signing contracts, and hiring employees.
-===== Core Meaning =====
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** yíngyè zhízhào
-  * **Part of Speech:** Noun
-  * **HSK Level:** N/A (Business/Legal Term)
-  * **Concise Definition:** The official government-issued business license required to legally operate a company in China.
-  * **In a Nutshell:** Think of the 营业执照 as the master key for doing business in China. It's not just one of many permits; it's //the// foundational document that proves a company is legitimate in the eyes of the law. Without it, a business cannot legally exist or perform basic commercial activities. It's often displayed prominently in a company's office or shop as a symbol of legitimacy and trust.
-===== Character Breakdown =====
-  * **营 (yíng):** This character means "to operate," "to run," or "to do business." It evokes the idea of actively managing an enterprise.
-  * **业 (yè):** This means "business," "industry," or "profession." It refers to the commercial activity itself.
-  * **执 (zhí):** This character means "to hold" or "to grasp." It implies possessing something with authority.
-  * **照 (zhào):** In this context, this means "a license" or "a permit." (It can also mean "to shine" or "a photograph").
-When you combine them, `营业 (yíngyè)` becomes "business operations." `执照 (zhízhào)` becomes a "license" or "permit" (literally, something you "hold" as a "permit"). Therefore, **营业执照 (yíngyè zhízhào)** literally translates to a "business operations license"—the official document you hold to run your business.
-===== Cultural Context and Significance =====
-The 营业执照 is more than just a piece of bureaucratic paper; it reflects the structured and state-supervised nature of the Chinese economy.
-In the West, particularly the US, a company might have a "Certificate of Incorporation" from a state, an "EIN" from the IRS for tax, and various local permits. While all are important, there isn't one single, all-powerful document that is universally requested for every single business transaction.
-In China, the 营业执照 is that all-powerful document. Its importance is a direct result of a system that values clear state oversight and regulation. The government, through the Administration for Market Regulation (市场监督管理局), is the sole issuer of this license, and its number—the Unified Social Credit Code (统一社会信用代码)—is the company's unique identifier for almost all interactions,