1, submit an application for pre-approval of enterprise name to the industrial and commercial bureau;

2. Prepare and submit all kinds of documents required for business license application, including house ownership certificate or lease contract, shareholder ID card, legal representative ID card, etc.

3. After the examination and approval by the Industrial and Commercial Bureau, obtain a business license with seven certificates in one;

4. Engraving the company seal and filing it with the Public Security Bureau;

5. Open a company bank account;

6. Go to the tax bureau for tax registration.

Historical evolution of business license:

1, the origin of business license: the business license originated from the business registration system to prove the legal identity and business qualification of the enterprise;

2. Development stage: With the development of economy and the change of market, the functions and forms of business license are constantly evolving, and more management and supervision contents are gradually added;

3. Electronic reform: In order to meet the needs of the information age, many countries and regions began to implement electronic business licenses, which simplified the handling process and improved work efficiency;

4. One photo multiple access policy: In some areas, one photo multiple access policy is implemented, allowing enterprises to conduct business in different locations without having to apply for an independent business license for each location;

5. Internationalization of business license: With the deepening of globalization, the recognition and mutual recognition mechanism of business license is constantly improving, which promotes the facilitation of international trade and investment.

To sum up, Wuhan needs to go through six steps to apply for a business license: first, submit an application for pre-approval of the enterprise name to the industrial and commercial bureau, and then prepare and submit the required documents, such as property certificates and identity documents; Obtain a business license after approval, then engrave the seal and put it on record, and finally open a bank account and complete tax registration.

Legal basis:

Company Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 6

To establish a company, it shall apply to the company registration authority for registration of establishment according to law. Those that meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall be registered as limited liability companies or joint stock limited companies respectively by the company registration authority; Those who do not meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall not be registered as a limited liability company or a joint stock limited company. Where laws and administrative regulations stipulate that the establishment of a company must be approved, the approval procedures shall be handled according to law before the company is registered. The public may apply to the company registration authority to inquire about the registered items of the company, and the company registration authority shall provide inquiry services.

Article 7

A company established according to law shall be issued a business license by the company registration authority. The date of issuance of the business license of the company is the date of establishment of the company. The company's business license shall specify the company's name, domicile, registered capital, business scope, legal representative's name and other matters. Where the matters recorded in the company's business license change, the company shall register the change according to law, and the company registration authority shall issue a new business license.