The AppFilingChina Blog

Stay informed and compliant with our blog on app filing in China. Get practical tips, expert advice, and the latest updates to help you successfully launch and maintain your apps in the Chinese market. From step-by-step guides to regulatory insights, we've got you covered.

February 26th, 2024 News

ICP Filing Number is needed for Apps to be listed on the Apple App Store in China Mainland

An Internet Content Provider (ICP) Filing Number is an app registraion number from China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology(MIIT). Major Android app stores in China mainland now require Internet Content Provider filing number(ICP Filing Number, also known as APP Filing Number) for listing apps. Apple's App Store has also followed suit, and in the future, only registered apps will be available for download from China app stores. Recently, Apple updated its policy requirements for app listings on the App Store. Starting from September 30, 2023, if your iOS app is to be listed in mainland China, it must obtain an Internet Content Provider filing number(ICP Filing Number, also known as APP Filing Number).

February 21st, 2024 Knowledge Base

How to Obtain the Feature Information of an App?

How to Obtain the Feature Information of an App? When filing your app, you need to provide the feature information of the app. This article introduces methods for obtaining the feature information of Android and iOS platform apps.

February 17th, 2024 Knowledge Base

How to Complete Mobile APP Filing in China for Foreign Companies?

How to Complete Mobile App Filing in China for Foreign Companies? China, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a massive user base of mobile devices, has become a lucrative market for app distribution. However, unlike other parts of the world, operating mobile apps in China entails many unique legal requirements, such as the app filing system introduced in August 2023. In this article, we will explore how foreign app developers can file their apps in China.

February 14th, 2024 Knowledge Base

Top-Level Domains (TLDs) Eligible for ICP Filing

If you intend to file for your website or app, having a domain name is a necessity. However, not all TLDs support filing. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) of China has listed the TLDs eligible for filing on its official website. You can refer to the list below.

February 12th, 2024 Regulations

Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services

The "Measures for the Administration of Internet Information Services" are important regulations promulgated by the State Council of China to regulate the behavior of Internet information service providers. This article is the English version of the regulation.