# New businesses registered
New businesses registered refer to the number of **new limited liability corporations (or their equivalent)** that are registered in a given **calendar year**. This metric reflects the level of **entrepreneurial activity** and the **ease of doing business** within a country. The data are typically collected by **national business registries** or **relevant government agencies**.
- The **chart** illustrates the number of **businesses registered** in **China** from **2010 to 2020**.