What are the requirements for a company to purchase a car in Beijing?
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Enterprises must possess a valid business license (or industrial and commercial registration certificate), organization code certificate, and tax registration certificate, with a total of at least 50,000 yuan (inclusive) of value-added tax and business tax paid and recorded in the city in the previous year. Non-fully funded institutions, social organizations, and other entities must have a valid organization code certificate. Companies in Beijing also need to participate in the lottery for car purchase quotas. Below are the key points to note for vehicle registration: 1. Vehicle certification is required for registration: When registering the car at the vehicle management office, the vehicle's certification must be submitted to the staff for archiving. 2. Purchase invoice is required for registration: Whether buying from a 4S store or an auto trader, the owner will receive a purchase invoice after the transaction. This invoice must be kept safe, as without it, the car cannot be registered. The purchase invoice must also be submitted to the vehicle management office staff during registration for archiving.
As someone who has gone through the company car purchase process in Beijing, I can share some experience. For a company to buy a car in Beijing, it must first ensure that the business is registered and operating in Beijing, which includes having a unified social credit code and normal tax records for the past three years. Then, it must apply for a passenger car quota by submitting an application through the Beijing Passenger Car Regulation Management Information System. The company needs to provide a copy of the business license, tax certificates, and the previous year's financial statements. If lucky enough to win the quota through the lottery or auction, the company can proceed to purchase the car. Don’t forget to pay the subsequent purchase tax, license plate fee, and vehicle insurance. The entire process may take several months, especially since the lottery probability is low, so companies should plan their budgets and account for policy changes early.
As a small business owner, I've purchased company vehicles, and the requirements here in Beijing are quite stringent. The company must be registered in Beijing, have a fixed business premises and actual operations—it can't just be a shell company. Before applying for a license plate quota, we need to prepare copies of the company's documents, the legal representative's ID card, and bank statements, then submit them directly through the online system. The most frustrating part is the waiting time for the lottery—businesses have a slightly higher chance of winning, but it still depends on luck. After winning the quota, we go to the vehicle management office to complete the registration procedures and pay the purchase tax and insurance. All in all, including the cost of the vehicle, it amounts to tens of thousands of yuan. I'd advise businesses to set aside some reserve funds in advance to avoid disrupting daily operations.
