营业执照是企业或其他单位、组织的合法经营权的登记凭证。

从事经营活动的企业或个体户或其他组织，应当向工商局申领营业执照。既是企业法人或者经营单位主体资格取得的凭证（即证明其所有制性质），也是经营资格取得的凭证。营业执照按照工商局颁发情况可分为：

历史上的版别包括：

相关法律法规：

工商局吊销营业执照后，该企业（经营单位、个体工商户等）就丧失了经营资格，只能在清算范围从事活动。

Business licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow individuals or companies to conduct business within the government's geographical jurisdiction. It is the authorization to start a business issued by the local government. A single jurisdiction often requires multiple licenses that are issued by multiple government departments and agencies. Business licenses vary between countries, states, and local municipalities. There are often many licenses, registrations and certifications required to conduct a business in a single location.