What procedures are required to open a repair shop?

[VanGiselle]

Opening an auto repair shop requires the following procedures: Obtaining a maintenance license: First, you should rent a site, purchase equipment, and then go to the local Transportation Management Bureau's Auto Maintenance Department to apply for an auto repair license. Obtaining a business license for repairs: After obtaining the auto repair license approved by the Transportation Bureau, you need to go to the Industrial and Commercial Bureau to apply for a business license for auto repairs. Registering for tax: After obtaining the auto repair license and business license, you need to go to the National Tax Bureau and Local Tax Bureau to register for tax. Materials required for applying for repair operations: "Transportation Administrative License Application"; materials on the area of the business site and parking lot, copies of land use rights and property ownership certificates; summary table of technical personnel and corresponding professional qualification certificates; copies of inspection certificates for repair and testing equipment and measuring equipment.

[HopeDella]

I just opened a repair shop last year and personally went through the licensing process. The first step is to find a suitable location that meets planning requirements, with adequate space, and provide proof of site ownership or lease agreement. The second step is business registration—I went to the Market Supervision Bureau to apply for a business license, making sure the chosen name didn’t conflict with existing businesses. The third step involves environmental approvals, ensuring proper waste oil and fluid disposal equipment is installed, followed by an on-site inspection by the environmental bureau. Don’t overlook fire safety either; passing fire inspections with essentials like fire extinguishers and emergency lights is mandatory. Technicians’ vocational qualification certificates are also required, and finally, registration with the transport authority is needed. The whole process took me two months—hiring an agency might save you some hassle.

[PaisleeMarie]

I'm the type of person who likes to study regulations thoroughly, and the procedures for opening an auto repair shop must be fully compliant. The basic process involves two main steps: pre-approval and formal registration. First, go to the industrial and commercial department to get your business name approved, then apply for an environmental impact assessment permit from the environmental protection bureau—they mainly check if your hazardous waste disposal plan meets standards. Next, prepare your company's articles of association and shareholders' identification documents to apply for a business license, making sure to clearly specify the scope of your repair services. After obtaining the license, have your official seal made and open a bank account, then proceed with fire safety inspections and apply for a special industry permit. A special reminder: don't overlook tax registration and social insurance account setup to avoid future fines. The entire process requires a lot of documentation, so it's advisable to consult your local small and medium-sized enterprise service center in advance.

[VonSamuel]

Last month, I just helped a friend complete the procedures for setting up a repair shop. The main steps include: For the premises, property ownership proof or a lease contract is required; for business registration, a copy of the operator's ID card and photos are needed; environmental approval requires filling out an environmental impact registration form and providing a hazardous waste disposal contract; fire safety requires the configuration of fire extinguishers and passing an inspection; technicians need to provide vocational qualification certificates for filing. Special attention should be paid to ensuring the equipment list and process flow diagram are complete, and fire drills must be conducted before opening. The entire process takes about 30 working days, with the main costs going towards the environmental impact assessment report and qualification certification.