Administrative Licensing Law of the PRC (2004) · Yalla China
قانون الترخيص الإداري (2004) / Administrative Licensing Law (2004)
Enacted: 2003-08-27 ✅ Effective: 2004-07-01
📝 Overview
Regulates administrative licensing procedures in China, defining rights of license applicants, obligations of administrative agencies, and timeframes.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Administrative Licensing Law (2004) provides: (1) Legality principle: new licenses may only be imposed by law or regulation; (2) Timeframes: administrative agencies must decide on license applications within 20 working days in most cases; (3) Right of appeal: applicants may challenge decisions through administrative reconsideration or administrative litigation; (4) One-stop-shop rule: most business licenses now processed through e-government services; (5) Fees: no unauthorized charges permitted.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If a license application is rejected without clear justification or unduly delayed, you have the right to file an administrative reconsideration. Verify official fees before paying.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026