A business example
A business submits a licence application and immediately receives a portal reference.
Submission received
The reference confirms the system received the application.
Review continues
The authority may ask questions or require further material.
Decision recorded
The later approval, rejection or other order establishes the outcome.
What this shows
The first receipt does not establish permission to start the activity. Track the decision as well as the submission reference.
What it is often confused with
Receipt of an application is not the same as approval of that application.
What to look at in your business
Track subsequent queries and the eventual order or permission.
Context and further reading
This entry explains the business term. The related guide below provides the next layer of context; any applicable legal test depends on the transaction and relevant period.
Kosha.Services · Updated 2 October 2026