I. Definition and Function of Business License
Business license is a certificate issued by the administrative department for industry and commerce to industrial and commercial enterprises and individual operators to engage in certain production and business activities. Its format shall be uniformly stipulated by the State Administration of Market Supervision. The business license is the legal certificate for the market subject to carry out business activities, an important certificate for the market subject to operate legally, and an important basis for the market supervision department to implement supervision and management.
Second, the operating nature of the canteen
As a common form of retail operation, the canteen involves the sale of food, beverages, daily necessities and other commodities. This kind of business activity belongs to a part of the market economy, and it must abide by relevant laws and regulations and accept the supervision and management of the market supervision department.
Third, the process and necessity of handling the business license
Commissary operators need to submit application materials to the local market supervision department in accordance with relevant regulations, including identity certificates, business premises certificates, health permits, etc. Only after examination and approval can the business license be obtained.
The necessity of applying for a business license lies in: firstly, it is a certificate of legal operation, which can prove the legal identity and business qualification of the operator; Secondly, it is the basis of accepting market supervision, which is helpful to standardize market order and protect consumers' rights and interests; Finally, it is also a necessary condition for operators to participate in market competition, which is helpful to enhance the credibility and competitiveness of operators.
Fourth, the consequences of violating the regulations
If the canteen conducts business activities without a business license, it will face punishment from the market supervision department. Penalties may include ordering to stop operations and fines. In addition, in the event of disputes or problems in the course of operation, it will be difficult for a small sales department without a business license to safeguard its own rights and interests.
To sum up:
As one of the main players in the market, the commissary must apply for a business license according to law to ensure the legality and standardization of its business activities. Handling a business license is not only conducive to standardizing the market order, protecting consumers' rights and interests, but also conducive to enhancing the credibility and competitiveness of operators. Therefore, store operators should attach importance to and seriously apply for business licenses, abide by relevant laws and regulations, and conduct business activities legally and legally.
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 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 2 provides that:
No unit or individual may engage in unlicensed operation in violation of laws, regulations and the State Council's decision.
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
Article 35 provides that:
The state practices a licensing system for food production and marketing. Engaged in food production, food sales, catering services, shall obtain a license according to law. However, the sale of edible agricultural products does not require a license.