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.

3. Twenty-fourth "Publishing Business License" shall be hung in a prominent position in the business premises; To engage in the publication distribution business by using information network, the publication business license and the relevant information or link marks published in the publication business license shall be disclosed in a prominent position on the homepage of the website or the webpage engaged in business activities;

Article 27 Operators who provide online trading platform services for publication distribution shall take effective measures to stop all kinds of illegal acts on online trading platforms and report to the local press and publication administration department in time.

Extended data:

Guide to Handling Publications Business License (taking Chengdu as an example);

Step 1: the applicant submits a written application for establishment and related materials to the window of the Cultural and Sports Bureau of the district government center;

Step 2: District Sports Bureau, Culture Bureau and Guangxin Bureau send people to review the materials. Materials meet the prescribed conditions, by the District Bureau of Culture and Sports, Radio and Television Bureau issued the "People's Republic of China (PRC) publication business license".

Application materials:

1. Application for establishment;

2. Property right certificate and lease contract of the business premises;

3. Notice of pre-approval of individual enterprise or enterprise name issued by the Administration for Industry and Commerce;

4. The original and photocopy of the ID card of the legal representative, and a nearly 2-inch bareheaded photo;

5. Chengdu Retail Bookstore Approval Registration Form;

6. Other materials as prescribed by laws and regulations.

Prerequisites:

1, with a clear name and business scope;

2. Having a fixed business place suitable for business operation.

Remarks:

1. The publication business license is valid for 4 years. The licensee shall, within one month before the expiration of the validity period, apply to the original issuing authority for extending the validity period.

2. The ticket holder should also go to the press and publication office of the District Cultural and Sports Bureau for annual inspection.