How to Find Company Information in China

The National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (https://www.gsxt.gov.cn/index.html) supports inquiries by company name, Unified Social Credit Code, or registration number, allowing users to access information such as basic company details, shareholder contributions, abnormal operation records, and annual reports. The National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System is available only in Chinese, and all published information can be accessed free of charge.

The following company information can be queried on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System: basic business registration information, the shareholders and capital contribution details, key personnel, company change records, administrative permits and penalties, abnormal operation records, branch details, and annual reports.

Enterprise Credit Information Report: A report containing all information publicized by the enterprise can be downloaded from the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System.

Business Entity Registration Files: These files are the ones applied for inquiry to the local Market Supervision and Administration Bureau where the company is registered. They encompass all application documents from the company's establishment to the present, including registrations, changes, and annual inspections, specifically containing the company's articles of association, resolution of shareholders’ meeting, board resolutions, etc. Access to these registration files is typically restricted. According to the Administrative Measures for Business Entity Registration Files, eligible inquiring parties include: the business entity itself, its duly registered relevant personnel, lawyers entrusted by the involved party, notary offices, arbitration institutions, judicial appraisal institutions, and bankruptcy administrators.

China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) (https://www.cnipa.gov.cn): This official platform allows searches for information related to Chinese trademarks, patents, geographical indications, and layout-designs of integrated circuits.

China Copyright Protection Center (https://www.ccopyright.com.cn): This platform provides inquiry services for works copyright registration and computer software copyright registration information.

Uniform Registration and Publicity System for Movable Property Financing (https://www.zhongdengwang.org.cn): This system provides inquiries into a company's accounts receivable pledges, movable property mortgages, financial leases, retention of title, and other movable property and right guarantees.

National Enterprise Bankruptcy Rehabilitation Case Information Website (https://pccz.court.gov.cn/pcajxxw/index/xxwsy): This website publishes information in real-time on bankruptcy liquidation, reorganization, and settlement cases accepted by courts across China, including debtor names, case types, accepting courts, and administrator information, facilitating inquiries by creditors, investors, and the public.

In China, the primary official channel for the public to access information on legally effective judicial cases is the China Judgments Online website (http://wenshu.court.gov.cn). By entering keywords such as the company name or case number, users can retrieve legal documents such as judgments and rulings from concluded and publicly available cases where the entity is involved as a party. However, it is important to note that information on "pending litigation" is limited. While it may be possible to learn about upcoming case hearings through platforms like the People's Court Announcement Website (https://rmfygg.court.gov.cn), specific details of the litigation cannot be accessed until the case is concluded and the documents are published online. Furthermore, not all legal documents are made public; cases involving state secrets, personal privacy, trade secrets, and other sensitive matters are not disclosed, meaning such cases may not be accessible for public inquiry.