# Service Categories Available for Mini Programs

The service categories available for Mini Programs will change with the relevant policies, laws, regulations, and platform requirements. Mini Program developers shall refer to the materials required at the time of submission. This document is for reference only.

# Service Categories Available for Mini Programs Owned by Entities Other Than Individuals

Primary Classification Secondary Classification Tertiary Classification Qualification Requirements Remarks
Express delivery and postal service Sending/Receiving packages /

Companies engaging in the express delivery business are required to submit the Express Delivery Business Permit.

The service outlets of express delivery companies are required to provide the certificate of filing issued by local postal administrative departments.

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Express delivery and logistics Checking mails / /
Postal service / Official Reply by the Approval Unit to Applicants Engaging in the Postal Communications Business and Postal Communications Business Permit Registration Form Issued by the Approval Unit /
Loading/Unloading and handling / / /
Warehousing Warehousing management / /
Express cabinet /
Education Training institutions Vocational training Permit for Running Private Schools issued by a district or county education department and Business License (or Legal Person License for Public Institution, or Registration Certificate for Private Non-enterprise Units) /
After-school tutoring
Language training
Other training institutions
Education information service / / /
Driving school training / Road Transport Business Permit, which must contain the "driver training" item /
Academic education Elementary / /
Secondary /
Higher /
Early childhood education / / /
Online education / / /
Educational equipment / / /
Visit abroad and immigration / The Business License, where the scope of business includes information services for traveling abroad to visit friends and relatives /
Study abroad / / /
Education for special groups / / /
Online video courses / Legal Person License for Public Institutions (applicable to state schools), or Permit for Running Private Schools (applicable to training institutions) issued by a district or county education department,

or Internet Culture Business Permit (the scope of business includes online performance)

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Healthcare Public medical institutions / Practice License of Medical Institutions and Legal Person License for Public Institutions /
Private medical institutions / Practice License of Medical Institutions /
Medical services Checking reports (Choose one of the two options below): (1) Approval from the Health and Family Planning Commission or the Hospital Authority

(2) List of cooperating hospitals that have entered into an agreement, sample agreement signed by one of the hospitals, Practice License of Medical Institutions of the contracting hospital, and letter of commitment signed by the Mini Program applicant

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Registration /
Payment /
Medical care information services /
Health services (consultation) / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services /
Other medical health services / Practice License of Medical Institutions, the Medical Device Manufacturing License, the agreement between cooperating medical institutions, or the medical devices filing certificate and the supply contract/certificate of suppliers /
Sales of OTC drugs / Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing License for Drugs (drug manufacturers) or ">Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing License for Drugs (drug wholesalers) or Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing License for Drugs (drug retailers) /
Medical device information services / Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet /
Drug information services / Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet /
Medical device manufacturers / Medical Device Manufacturing License /
Medical device dealers / (1) Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet; and (2) Medical Device Manufacturing License or Medical Device Operation License. /
Medical device operation and sales platforms / (1) Qualification Certificate for Providing Drug Information Services on the Internet; and (2) Certificate of filing for third-party online medical device trading platforms (issued by China Food and Drug Administration) /
Online hospitals / (1) Letter of Approval for Establishing Medical Institutions issued by the Health Department; or (2) Practice License of Medical Institutions of cooperating hospitals and qualified documents approved by the practice registration authority /
Blood and stem cell services / Practice Permit for Blood Banks or Permit for Collecting Blood Plasma Only or approval from the relevant government department /
Government and civil affairs Traffic police /

Government/public institutions shall provide the Organization Code Certificate or the Unified Social Credit Code Certificate

Non-government/public institutions shall provide the Qualification Authorization Documents Issued by Relevant Government Department

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Traffic violation / /
Vehicle Management Office services / /
Hydropower Bureau / /
Urban roads / /
Expressway service / /
Household management / /
Public security / /
Exit-entry / /
Border defense / /
Fire protection / /
National security / /
Judiciary / /
Notarization / /
Procuratorate / /
Court / /
Discipline inspection and audit / /
Financial affairs / /
Civil affairs / /
Housing construction / /
Provident Fund / /
Party organization / /
Education / /
Social security / /
Human resources / /
Environmental protection / /
Meteorology / /
Industry and commerce / /
Safety supervision / /
Healthcare / /
Family planning / /
Culture / /
Sport / /
Water conservancy / /
Food and Drug Administration / /
Quality supervision / /
Press, publication, radio, and television / /
Taxation / /
Intellectual property / /
Tourism / /
Petition / /
Commodity prices and food / /
Urban management / /
Prison and drug rehabilitation / /
Customs / /
Postal service / /
Inspection and quarantine / /
Transportation / /
Business / /
Aviation / /
Street neighborhood committee / /
Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and ocean / /
Social science data archives / /
Government emergency management office / /
Science, technology, and geology / /
Statistics / /
Economic development and reform / /
Tobacco management organizations / /
Government service hall / /
Financial Industry Banks / Financial Permit or Financial Institution Permit

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Trusts / Financial Permit or Financial Institution Permit

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Funds /

Permit for Operating Securities and Futures, where the scope of business must include "fund", or

Fund Custody Business License, or

Qualification Certificate for Fund Sales Business

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Securities/Futures / Permit for Operating Securities and Futures

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Securities and futures investment consulting /

Qualification Certificate for Securities Investment Consulting Business

Permit for Operating Securities and Futures

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending information intermediaries / Supporting documents for filing issued by China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) or approvals issued by provincial financial offices (such as those in autonomous regions, municipalities or Shenzhen City, etc.), and such documents clearly specify that it is a P2P lending information intermediary

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Micro-loans/Financing guarantee provided by non-financial institutions / (Choose one of the two options below):

(1) Micro-loans provided by non-financial institutions: Approval issued by provincial financial office and Letter of Commitment for Applicant Qualification;

(2) Financing guarantee business: Financing Guarantee Business Permit

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Insurance /

Legal Person Permit for Insurance Companies, or

Permit for Operating Insurance Business, or

Permit for Insurance Marketing Service, or

Permit for Operating Insurance Agency Business, or

Permit for Operating Insurance Brokerage Business, or

Permit for Operating Insurance Survey and Loss Adjustment, or

Permit for Operating Insurance Asset Management, or

Permit for Part-time Insurance Agency Business

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Credit reporting service /

Credit reporting institutions operating individual credit reporting business: Individual Credit Reporting Business Operation Permit and Business License

Credit reporting institutions engaged in enterprise credit reporting: Certificate of Filing for Corporate Credit Reporting Business issued by the People's Bank of China and its local offices and Business License

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NEEQ information service platforms / Written permission from the National Equities Exchange and Quotations Co., Ltd. and Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services

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Stock information service platforms (Hong Kong and U.S. stock markets) / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services

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Stock information service platforms / License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services and Shenzhen Stock Exchange's Permit Contract for Operating Proprietary Information and Shanghai Stock Exchange's Permit Contract for Operating Securities Information

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Foreign currency exchange / Individual Foreign Currency Exchange Franchising Business License

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Physical gold trading / Business License /
Consumer finance / Approval documents issued by CBRC for opening business, Financial Permit, and Business License

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Travel and transportation Ride-hailing (online ride-hailing) Express License for Operation of Taxis Subject to Online-booking /
Taxi
Special Car
Other online taxi-hailing services
Ride-hitching (shared rides) / Certificate of filing issued by government traffic management department /
Aviation / / /
Traffic conditions / / /
Subway / / /
Water transport / / /
Road and bridge tolls / / /
Gas station/Charging pile / / /
City transportation card / / /
Urban ride-sharing / / /
Expressway service / / /
Train / / /
Public transportation Public transportation companies / /
Public transportation inquiry service /
Long-distance bus service / / /
Parking service / / /
Designated driver service / / /
Car rental / / /
Real estate Real estate House rental / /
New houses /
Second-hand houses /
Property management / / /
Real estate management / / /
Decoration/Building materials / / /
Daily life services Beauty Manicure /

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Beauty /
Eyelash extension /
Hairdressing /
Tattoo /
Acne removal /
Body slimming /
Dancing /
Yoga /
Others /
Pet (non-medical) / / /
Pet hospital/Veterinarian / Animal Diagnosis and Treatment Permit

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Eco-friendly recycling/Waste recycling / / /
Photography/Enlarging print / / /
Wedding service / / /
Leisure and entertainment / / /
Unlocking service /

Business License and certificate of filing issued by the Public Security Bureau, or

Business License and screenshot of the list of lock opening enterprises available on the official website of the Public Security Bureau

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Home moving companies / / /
Department stores/Supermarkets/Convenience stores / /

Organizations that involve in providing online food trading distribution services select the "Merchant-operated - Food" category and provide the Food Business License

Bathing service / Sanitary Permit for Public Places, Health Certificate, fire safety inspection certificate before public gathering places are put into use and operation, and License for Special Industry Applicable to organizations that involve in providing services, such as bath, foot spa, sauna, etc.
Housekeeping / / /
Commercial performance ticketing / Commercial Performance Permit /
Utility bill payment / / /
IT Hardware and equipment /

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Telecom providers / 1) Basic telecom providers: Operation Permit for Basic Telecommunications Business 2) Operators' branches/subsidiaries: Business License (including the relevant scope of business) 3) Agents: The agency agreements entered into with operators (including the scope of agents/products involved) Organizations that involve in the sale of phone cards select the "Merchant-operated - Phone card sales" category
Software service providers / License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services /
Food and beverage Food and beverage service venues Cafe

Food Business License, or

valid Health Permit for food and beverage service places and other public places

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Western food
Cantonese-style food
Bread, desserts and drinks
Sichuan and Hunan-style food
Japanese and Korean cuisine
Southeast Asian cuisine
Buffet
Snacks and fast food
Seafood
Hotpot
Others
Food ordering platforms / License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services /
Food delivery platforms / License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services /
Comments and recommendations / / /
Menu / / /
Restaurant queuing / / /
Tourism Tourist routes / / /
Travel guide / / /
Hotel service / / /
Apartment/Homestay / / /
Admission tickets / / /
Visa / / /
Overseas Wi-Fi / / /
Scenic area service / / /
Current affairs information Current affairs information /

News service providers: License for Internet News Information Services

Governments or regulatory agencies: Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services and Organization Code Certificate

For organizations that submit the code for review for the first time after selecting this category, the code has to be reviewed and verified by the Internet authority. The estimated review time is approximately 7 days.

Cultural recreation Novels E-books

Internet Publishing Permit, or

Online Publishing Service Permit

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Online novels
Videos /

Information Network Communication Audio-Video Program Permit, or

Production and Operation Permit for Radio and Television Programs, or

Internet Culture Business Permit (applicable to show-type non-live videos, where the scope of business must include music entertainment products or dramas (programs), online performances or comics and animation products or exhibitions and competitions), or

Radio and Television Broadcaster Permit (applicable to television stations)

For organizations that submit the code for review for the first time after selecting this category, the code has to be reviewed and verified by the Internet authority. The estimated review time is approximately 7 days.

FM/Radio stations /

Information Network Communication Audio-Video Program Permit, or

Production and Operation Permit for Radio and Television Programs

For organizations that submit the code for review for the first time after selecting this category, the code has to be reviewed and verified by the Internet authority. The estimated review time is approximately 7 days.

Music /

Information Network Communication Audio-Video Program Permit, or

Internet Culture Business Permit (the scope of business must include music entertainment products)

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Audiobooks /

Internet Publishing Permit, or

Online Publishing Service Permit

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Comics and animation /

Internet Publishing Permit and Internet Culture Business Permit (the scope of business must include comics and animation products), or

Online Publishing Service Permit and Internet Culture Business Permit (the scope of business must include animation products)

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Religious information service /

Approval Document from Religious Affairs Departments of Governments at Provincial Level or Above

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Information / /

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Voice / /

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Image / /

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Tools Bookkeeping / / /
Voting / / /
Calendar / / /
Weather / / /
Memorandum / / /
Office supplies / / /
Dictionary / / /
Image / / /
Calculation / / /
Price quote/Price comparison / / /
Information query / / /
Network agents / / /
Efficiency / / /
Appointment/Registration / / /
Health management / / /
Invoice inquiry / Business License /
Enterprise management / / /
Video service / / /
E-commerce platforms E-commerce platforms /

License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services, where the approved service items include online data processing and transaction processing business or Internet information service business

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Merchant-operated Department stores /

Food Business License

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Food / Food Business License /
Primary edible agricultural products / Business License for Enterprise /
Wine/Salt / Food Business License (including sale of prepackaged food) /
Health care products /

Domestic Health Food Approval Certificate, or

Imported Health Food Approval Certificate, or

Food Business License (including sale of health food)

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Adult products / Certificate of Filing for Class II Medical Device Business /
Books, newspapers and magazines/Audio and video/Movies and television/Games/Comics and animation /

Wholesale: Publication Business Permit issued by provincial publishing authorities

Retail: Publication Business Permit issued by county (district) publishing authorities

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Refined oil /

Refined Oil Wholesale Business Approval Certificate

Refined Oil Warehousing Business Approval Certificate

Refined Oil Retail Business Approval Certificate

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Issuance and sale of commemorative coins / Banks or authorized issuance and sale documents from banks /
Phone card sales / Cooperation agreements between two or more operators at municipal level or above, with the companies' official seals or stamps for contract affixed on these agreements; and Letter of Authorization for Online Sales and Real-Name Registration authorized and verified by operators at provincial level or above, and authorized QR code anti-counterfeit labels assigned by operators (except China Mobile) /
Prepaid card sales Issuers

1. Issuers (Choose one of the two options below):

(1) Single-Purpose Prepaid Card filing documents; (2) Payment Business Permit includes prepaid card business.

2. Prepaid card agents (Meet all of the following requirements):

(1) Issuer's compliance documents: Single-Purpose Prepaid Card filing documents, or Payment Business Permit includes prepaid card business; (2) Authorization documents: Notarized documents for authorized sales (agreement, letter of authorization, etc.)

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Prepaid card agents /
Accessories for automobiles/other transportation vehicles / / /
Clothing/Shoes/Bags / / /
Buying products from overseas websites / / /
Toys/Maternal and Infant products (excluding food) / / /
Home appliances/Digital products/Mobile phones / / /
Cosmetics/Toiletries / / /
Jewelry/Accessories/Glasses/Clocks and watches / / /
Sports/Outdoor gears/Musical instruments / / /
Flowers/Gardening/Crafts / / /
Home furniture/Home decoration/Home textile / / /
Automotive interior/exterior / / /
Office/Stationery / / /
Pet/Agricultural material / / /
Hardware/Building materials/Chemical products/Mineral products / / /
Mechanical/Electronic devices / / /
Business services Law firms /

Law Firm Practice Permit, or

documents approved by the Department of Justice for the establishment of legal service agencies

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Notarization / Notary Public Office Practice Permit or cooperation agreements with notary public offices /
Recruitment/Job hunting (agencies) / Human Resources Service Permit /
Auction companies (non-cultural relics) / Approval for the Filing of Non-Operating Internet Information Services, Auction Business Approval Certificate, and Business License /
Cultural relic auction companies / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services, Auction Business Approval Certificate, Cultural Relic Auction Permit, and Business License /
Patent agencies / Registration Certificate for Patent Agencies /
Paternity testing / Judicial Identification Permit /
Pawn shops / Pawn Business Permit, License for Special Industry, and Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services /
Accounting firms / Practice Certificate for Accounting Firms /
Tax agent firms / Practice Certificate for Tax Agent Firms /
Third-party human resources services / Business License (including human resources-related services) and Human Resources Service Permit /
Seal engraving /

Seal Engraving Business Permit, or

Special Industry Permit for Official Seal Engraving

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Agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fishery /

Primary agricultural products: National Industrial Product Production Permit

Other agricultural products: Food Business License

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General financial services / / /
Legal services Legal consultation / /
Online legal consultation / /
Legal arbitration / /
Advertising/Design / / /
Public relations/Promotion/ Market survey / / /
Exhibition services / / /
Public welfare Charities /

Certificate of Registration as a Legal Entity for Foundations issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs, or

Qualification Certificate for Public Donations from Charitable Organizations

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Foundations / Certificate of Registration as a Legal Entity for Foundations issued by the Ministry of Civil Affairs /
Social Networking with strangers /

License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services

For organizations that submit the code for review for the first time after selecting this category, the code has to be reviewed and verified by the Internet authority. The estimated review time is approximately 7 days.
Networking with acquaintances /
Communities/Forums / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services
Live streaming /

Information Network Communication Audio-Video Program Permit, or

Internet Culture Business Permit (the scope of business includes online performance)

Notes / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services
Matchmaking /

License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services

Quizzes / Approval for the Filing of Non-profitable Internet Information Services
Live-stream quizzes / Information Network Communication Audio-Video Program Permit
Social red packet Social red packet /

License for Value-Added Telecommunication Services

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Sport Sports venue services / / /
Sports events / / /
Sports training / / /
Online fitness / / /
Automobile Automobile maintenance/repair / / /
Automobile information / / /
Automobile price quote/comparison / / /
Automobile exhibition services / / /
Automobile dealers/4S stores / / /
Automobile manufacturer / / /
Automobile presale services /

Business License and Permit for Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, or

Business License, Manufacturer's Authorized Sales Document, and Permit for Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology

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# Service Categories Available for Mini Programs Owned by Individuals

Primary Classification Secondary Classification Tertiary Classification Qualification documents recommended by the legal department
Express delivery and postal service Express delivery and logistics Checking mails  /
Loading/Unloading and handling / /
Education Education information service / /
Early childhood education / /
Online education / /
Educational equipment / /
Education for special groups / /
Travel and transportation Designated driver service / /
Daily life services Beauty Manicure /
Beauty /
Eyelash extension /
Hairdressing /
Tattoo /
Acne removal /
Body slimming /
Dancing /
Yoga /
Others /
Eco-friendly recycling/Waste recycling / /
Photography/Enlarging print / /
Wedding service / /
Housekeeping / /
Catering Comments and recommendations / /
Menu / /
Restaurant queuing / /
Tourism Overseas Wi-Fi / /
Travel guide / /
Tools Bookkeeping / /
Calendar / /
Weather / /
Office supplies / /
Dictionary / /
Image / /
Calculation / /
Price quote/Price comparison / /
Information query / /
Efficiency / /
Appointment/Registration / /
Health management / /
Enterprise management / /
Business services Lawyers / Lawyer's Practice License
Exhibition services / /
Sport Sports training / /
Online fitness / /

# Service Categories Available for Mini Programs Owned by Overseas Entities

Primary Classification Secondary Classification Tertiary Classification Qualification documents recommended by the legal department Remarks
Express delivery and postal service Express delivery and logistics Checking mails / Do not involve: 1. Air traffic control companies; 2. Postal companies
Loading/Unloading and handling / /
Education Education information service / / Do not involve special educational institutions, such as compulsory education institutions, military, police, political parties, and party schools
Early childhood education / /
Online education / /
Educational equipment / /
Education for special groups / /
Travel and transportation Designated driver service / / /
Daily life services Photography/Enlarging print / / /
Wedding service / / /
Housekeeping / / /
Ticketing / / /
Utility bill payment / / /
Delivery services / / /
Catering Comments and recommendations / / /
Menu / / /
Restaurant queuing / / /
Meal ordering and delivery / Business License or Company Registration Certificate or Other Commercial Subject Registration Certificates (to be notarized by a notary public office and certified by the Chinese embassy or consulate in the particular country) /
Tourism Overseas Wi-Fi / /

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Travel guide / / /
Visa / 1) Applicant's registration document + Translation (notarized and certified); 2) Authorization document from the local visa authority/Cooperation agreement + Translation (notarized and certified) /
Tools Bookkeeping / /

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Calendar / / /
Weather / / /
Office supplies / / /
Dictionary / / /
Image / / /
Calculation / / /
Price quote/Price comparison / / /
Information query / / /
Efficiency / / /
Appointment/Registration / / /
Health management / / /
Enterprise management / / /
Business services Advertising/Design / /

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Public relations/Promotion / /

Do not involve social investigation
Exhibition services / / /
General financial services / / /
Sport Sports training / /

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Online fitness / / /
Automobile Automobile maintenance/repair / / /
Automobile information / / /
Automobile price quote/comparison / / /
Automobile exhibition services / / /
Automobile dealers/4S stores / / /
Automobile manufacturer / / /
Merchant-operated Clothing/Shoes/Bags / / /
Toys / / /
Home appliances/Digital products/Mobile phones / / /
Cosmetics/Toiletries / / /
Jewelry/Accessories/Glasses/Clocks and watches / / /
Sports/Outdoor gears/Musical instruments / / /
Flowers/Gardening/Crafts / / /
Home furniture/Home decoration/Home textile / / /
Office/Stationery / / /