Resources
Check a Chinese Company from a Business License
Use a business license photo to identify a Chinese company, understand field comparisons and continue with company and invoice checks.
How to Read a Chinese Invoice
Read Chinese invoice labels, identify the buyer and seller, and understand item details, tax and totals before checking the document.
Chinese Invoice QR Code Verification
Understand what a Chinese invoice QR code shows, compare the details, and complete an invoice check even when the code cannot be scanned.
Check an Alibaba Supplier’s Company Registration
Find the registered company behind an Alibaba storefront using its business license, Chinese name and USCC, then match the lookup to the supplier’s documents.
Fapiao vs. Commercial Invoice in China
Understand the difference between a Chinese fapiao, a commercial invoice and a pro forma invoice, and choose the right way to check each document.
New Chinese Invoice Not Found?
Find out when a newly issued Chinese invoice can be checked, what a missing result means, and when to retry or ask the issuer for help.
Find the Verification Code on a Chinese Invoice
Find the verification code on a Chinese invoice, select its last six digits correctly, and choose the appropriate input route when the field is absent.
Chinese Invoice Verification Mismatch: What to Do
Resolve a Chinese invoice verification mismatch by comparing the original, submitted fields and returned record, then request the right evidence from the issuer.
Check a Chinese Company's VAT Taxpayer Status
Find a Mainland company's general VAT taxpayer qualification through official tax queries, match the entity and dates, and keep it separate from invoice verification.
Chinese Invoices After the Issuer Is Deregistered
Check an old Chinese invoice against the issuer’s company record, compare the dates and identify the evidence needed when a replacement cannot be obtained.
How to Access Chinese Company Registration Files
Find the right route for public registration details, stamped query results and filed company documents, with the access requirements explained.
Check a Chinese Company's Paid-in Capital
Find shareholder contribution records, read the amounts and dates, and compare annual reports with later disclosures without double counting.