The main regulatory document that regulates licensing is the Federal Law “On Licensing of Certain Types of Activities” No. 99-FZ dated May 4, 2011. Also, the specifics of licensing each type of activity are established by regulations approved by the Government of the Russian Federation.
Obtaining a license to carry out a licensed activity is a legal requirement, so the question “why is licensing needed” does not arise, because Without obtaining a license, the state will not allow the enterprise to do business.
Let's figure out in what case and how to obtain a license.