Changchun government took the initiative to decouple business licenses and operating permits for local enterprises on Nov 10, targeting 106 business-related government approval items.

As part of Jilin province's scheme to decentralize the provincial power and streamline the government service, Changchun government took the initiative to decouple business licenses and operating permits for local enterprises on Nov 10. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

From now on, businesses can follow the streamlined procedure to start legitimate operations as soon as they get their business licenses issued in the capital city of Jilin province, according to Du Yong, vice director of the General Office of the Municipal People's Government of Changchun.

Items that can be self-disciplined or well-adjusted through market forces will either become approval-free or will only require registration.

A Changchun citizen receives his business license after registering at a service hall of the Administration for Industry and Commerce of Changchun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

And fewer permits and certificates will be required after a company registers for business license as long as it commits to complying with all permitting requirements.

Enterprises violating this commitment will have their licenses revoked and even face heavy penalties.

Government officers provide consulting services to Changchun citizens at the service hall of the Administration for Industry and Commerce of Changchun. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]