Policy Framework Paper on Business Licensing Reform and Simplification

This paper includes an overall introduction to the uses (and abuses) of business licenses, and to the way business licensing reforms can be organized. It also provides a broad overview and framework for licensing reforms. This paper is supported by...

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Main Authors:	International Finance Corporation, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency, World Bank
Format:	Report
Language:	English en_US
Published:	Washington, DC 2017
Subjects:	ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING FIRMS ACCOUNTING RULES ADMINISTRATIVE BURDENS ADMINISTRATIVE COST ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS ADVISORY SERVICE ADVISORY SERVICES AUCTIONS AUDITS BARRIERS TO ENTRY BEST PRACTICE BUSINESS ACTIVITIES BUSINESS ACTIVITY BUSINESS APPLICATION BUSINESS COSTS BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT BUSINESS OPERATIONS BUSINESS REGISTRATION BUSINESS REGULATIONS BUSINESSES CAPABILITIES CERTIFICATE COMMERCE COMPETITION POLICY COMPETITIVE MARKETS COMPLIANCE ACTIVITIES COMPLIANCE COSTS COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS CONSULTATION COPYRIGHT COST RECOVERY COST SAVINGS DIRECT COSTS E-MAIL ECONOMIC ACTIVITY ECONOMIC COOPERATION ECONOMIC COSTS ECONOMIC FACTORS ECONOMIC GROWTH ENABLING ENVIRONMENT END USER ENFORCEMENT MECHANISMS ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY ENTRY INTO MARKETS ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS EQUIPMENT EXECUTIVE ORDERS EXTERNALITIES FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS FINANCIAL PRODUCTS FINANCIAL SERVICES FOREIGN INVESTMENT FORM OF REGULATION FORMS OF REGULATION GOOD PRACTICE GOOD PRACTICES GOODWILL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES GOVERNMENT REGULATION HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT INNOVATION INSPECTIONS INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS INVENTORY LEGAL BASIS LICENSE LICENSE FEES LICENSES LICENSING MATERIAL MINISTER NATURAL RESOURCES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POLICY FRAMEWORK POLICY GOALS POLICY OBJECTIVE POLICY OBJECTIVES PRIVATE SECTOR PROCUREMENT PRODUCTIVITY PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROPERTY RIGHTS PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC GOODS PUBLIC INTEREST PUBLIC INTEREST OBJECTIVES PUBLIC POLICY PUBLIC SAFETY PUBLISHING QUALITY CONTROL QUALITY REGULATION QUALITY REGULATIONS QUERIES RADIO RADIO FREQUENCIES REGISTRATION OF BUSINESSES REGISTRIES REGISTRY REGULATOR REGULATORS REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION REGULATORY AGENCIES REGULATORY ALTERNATIVES REGULATORY APPROACHES REGULATORY APPROVAL REGULATORY AUTHORITY REGULATORY COMPLIANCE REGULATORY DEPARTMENTS REGULATORY IMPACT REGULATORY IMPACT ANALYSIS REGULATORY INSTITUTIONS REGULATORY INTERVENTION REGULATORY POLICIES REGULATORY PRACTICES REGULATORY PROCESSES REGULATORY PURPOSES REGULATORY REFORM REGULATORY REFORMS REGULATORY REGIMES REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS REGULATORY SERVICES REGULATORY SYSTEM REGULATORY SYSTEMS REGULATORY TOOL RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT REPORTING RESULT RESULTS REVOCATION ROLE OF INSTITUTIONS SEARCH SENIOR OFFICIAL SUPERVISION SUPPORT STAFF TARGETS TAXATION TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER TELECOMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE TELEVISION TRANSACTION TYPE OF REGULATION TYPES OF REGULATION USES VERIFICATION WEALTH CREATION
Online Access:	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/519861468313826552/Policy-framework-paper-on-business-licensing-reform-and-simplification http://hdl.handle.net/10986/27885

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Summary:	This paper includes an overall introduction to the uses (and abuses) of business licenses, and to the way business licensing reforms can be organized. It also provides a broad overview and framework for licensing reforms. This paper is supported by more detailed case studies of licensing reform in particular sectors, and other guidance for facilities and field operations. This includes a detailed manual on 'how to' review and reform licenses and also information about how to apply effective and insightful Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) to licensing reviews and reforms. Part one of this paper provides a contextual overview of key issues associated with government regulation. The rationale for government regulation (including licensing) is discussed, along with a description of the benefits and features of good regulatory design. Part two discusses the features of business licenses, the potential advantages and disadvantages of licensing and a discussion of the use of licensing fees and charges. Part three provides an overview of 'how to' reform business licenses and licensing systems. It summarizes broad approaches to reform, such as using a comprehensive 'top-down' approach to reviewing the stock of existing licenses, or where appropriate using a more targeted approach which focuses on particular types or categories of licenses. Part four of this paper focuses on M&E of licensing reform and simplification programs. This includes developing an M&E framework and measuring the significance and effects (e.g., the frequency and administrative burdens) generated by different types of licenses.

Policy Framework Paper on Business Licensing Reform and Simplification

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