In China, Internet Content Provider (ICP) filing regulations vary by region. These regulations are established by provincial Communications Administrations under the guidance of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). They define the requirements for application materials, information formats, and the procedures for modifying or transferring an ICP filing for both individuals and enterprises. To get started, find your province, autonomous region, or municipality in the list below to view the specific regulations.
Region | Province/Autonomous Region/Municipality |
Eastern China | Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Shandong, Fujian, Anhui, and Jiangxi |
Southern China | |
Northern China | Beijing, Hebei, Shanxi, Tianjin, and Inner Mongolia |
Central China | |
Southwestern China | |
Northwestern China | |
Northeastern China | Liaoning, Jilin, and Heilongjiang |
Be aware of special documentation requirements in the following regions:
Guangdong: Requires a website construction proposal.
Tianjin: Requires a statement on the nature of your internet information service. For more information, see ICP filing regulations for Tianjin.