Canada does something similar - you can register to become a publisher, which then allows you to issue ISBN numbers for your works (eBooks count), with one stip

Canada does something similar - you can register to become a publisher, which then allows you to issue ISBN numbers for your works (eBooks count), with one stipulation - you have to send a copy of anything published to Archives Canada: https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services/isbn-canada/Pages/create-account-isbn-canada.aspx https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/services/isbn-canada/Pages/cre...