An ICP license is issued to the company. The ICP certification is issued for the internet content, e.g. Domain name, APP, IP address, etc.
What types of ICP certification you can request will depend on your Chinese company ICP license.
The certification process is for public internet content only. If content is for a company’s internal use and not accessible to the public then certification is not required. If a domain name is being used to access the company’s information over the internet then the domain name may need ICP certification even if it is only login screen.
For more information please see: Chinese ICP certification
Can your business internet site be seen in China: Website testing service
| Subject | Action Recommended | Priority | Checked? |
| Do you need an ICP certification | Please check summary list in Chinese ICP certification paper | High | |
| What is type of business | Different business will require different ICP certifications | High | |
| Do you have a Chinese business | ICP certification is only available to Chinese businesses | High | |
| ICP application | ICP application is made to Chinese authorities prior to publishing | High | |
| ICP number | ICP needs to be added to your home page | High |
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