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What is the company registry in China?
State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR). Prior to March 2018 it was under the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) but this merged into newly created SAMR in 2018.
NIM Hepingli campus : 18, Beisanhuandonglu, Chaoyang District, 100029, Beijing
NIM Changping campus : 18, Changchilu, Changping District, 102200, Beijing
About China
The China Companies Registry is located in Beijing and was founded in 2018.
China officially the People's Republic of China (PRC) is a country in East Asia. The main language of China is Mandarin which is spoken by 80% of the population with other languages such as Jin and Hakka spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Renminbi (CNY). The population of China is over 1,408.28 million.
China Economy
The Real GDP in China is in the region of $31.23 trillion with a GDP per capita of $22,100. China economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for China are broadcasting equipment, computers, integrated circuits, garments, machine parts.
Main Trading Partners of China
The leading export and import partners for China are:
Exports: USA 13%, Hong Kong 8%, Japan 5%, Germany 5%, S. Korea 4%
Imports: S. Korea 7%, USA 7%, Japan 6%, Australia 6%, Russia 6%
China Certificate of Incorporation
The China Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
China Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local China company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the China register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential China customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at China Company Registry?
None but a China company extract/profile will include where available:
China Company name
China Date of registration
China Type of business
China Current status
China Legal address, phone numbers and Mail
China Management
China Founder and proprietors
China Tax identification number
China Amount of common stock
China Insolvency information
China Shareholders
Do you need to register / sign up at the China Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local China register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in China
Not Publicly Available in China
Types of Companies in China
Businesses in China can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
有限公司 (Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī): ≈ China Ltd
股份有限公司 (Gǔfèn Yǒuxiàn Gōngsī): ≈ China Plc, joint-stock company, corporation
无限责任公司 (Wúxiàn Zérèn Gōngsī): ≈ China unlimited liability company
有限责任股份公司 (Yǒuxiàn Zérèn Gǔfèn Gōngsī): ≈ China share-holding limited liability company
Can you order a China Apostille Certificate?
Yes, China agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, China accepts the Apostille Certificate for China Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
China signed up to the Hague Convention on 7 November 2023.
What is the language(s) of the China Company Registry?
The China Company Register is in Chinese and English languages.
China Embassies, high commissions and consulates
China has 175 embassies abroad, as well as 99 consulates and eight other representations.
Beijing, the capital of China, hosts 173 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 217 consulates and another 16 representations located in China.
China Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of China. Our local partner is based in Shanghai which enables us to do site visits throughout all of China including Beijing, Shenzhen, Wuhan Guangzhou and Hong Kong. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
China Country Rating
The current bond ratings for China from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
China Moody's rating: A1 (first obtained in 2017)
China Standard & Poors rating: A+ (first obtained in 2017)
China Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an China Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including China.
China Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including China. Our specialist China skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
China Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides China Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in China. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
China Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in China?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in China?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in China?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.