China Due Diligence Guides & Resources

ChinVerify helps you quickly find official registration and credit information about Chinese companies. Use the search bar on the homepage to start โ€” you can search by full company name, partial name, or unified social credit code / Tax ID.

Step 1 โ€” Search

Enter the company name (English or Chinese) or Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) in the Checker Tool.

  • Searching by USCC or Tax ID (18-digit code) provides the most accurate result.
  • You can search using the Chinese name (e.g., '่…พ่ฎฏ') or English name (e.g., 'Tencent').
  • If you don't find the company, try using keywords from their official name. Or any other keywords, like legal representative name, trademark, etc

Step 2 โ€” Select the right company

Browse the search results to find the correct entity. Pay attention to:

  • Name Match: Verify both the English and Chinese names match your records.
  • Credit Code: Check if USCC or Tax ID matches.
  • Region: Check if the province matches your expectation.

Step 3 โ€” Analyze the Company Profile

Click 'View Details' to see the full report. You can refer to our Example Report. Key sections to review:

  • Basic Info: Legal representative, capital, location, industry category and business scope.
  • Risk Analysis: Check for any 'Abnormal Operations' or 'Dishonest Records' (Court Cases).
  • Judicial Cases: Case type, identity, and reason.

Step 4 โ€” Favorite & Share

Keep track of your findings:

  • Mark companies as 'Favorites' to save them permanently. (Note: Regular browsing history is automatically cleared after 30 days).
  • Share the profile URL with your team.
  • Export the data if you need a PDF copy.

Step 5 โ€” Cross-check

For critical business decisions, always verify the data:

  • Request a copy of the Business License from your counterparty.
  • Compare the USCC and Legal Representative name with the data on ChinVerify.
  • If possible, cross-check with other official sources or third-party verification services. For example, in-depth factory inspections and background checks.

Practical Tips

  • โ€ขAlways check the 'Risk Signal' by red flags like unpaid court judgments.
  • โ€ขIf a company has a status of 'Revoked' or 'Cancelled', do not conduct business with them. 'Revoked' refers to being abolished by the regulatory authority. 'Cancelled' refers to the company voluntarily closing down.
  • โ€ขThe 'Business Scope' tells you what the company is legally allowed to do.
  • โ€ขWhen working with suppliers, always verify the USCC or Tax ID and the legal representative against the business license.
  • โ€ขImportant: Chinese laws do not require an official English name. English names may be self-declared or machine-translated. Always use the Chinese name for official verification.

Common Questions

Where does the data come from?

We aggregate data from Chinese government registries and public sources.

What is a USCC?

It's the Unified Social Credit Code, a unique 18-digit ID for every Chinese company, similar to a Tax number.

Why are some names in Chinese?

The official registration is in Chinese. English names are not legally binding in China and are often unofficial translations. We recommend using the Chinese name for contracts.

Is the data guaranteed accurate?

We strive to provide accurate, up-to-date information but cannot guarantee 100% accuracy. Always cross-check before making legal or financial decisions.

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