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Document guide

Chinese business license field guide

Use this field guide to read the core parts of a Chinese business license and compare them with a company verification profile.

Identity fields

Start with the fields that identify the exact legal entity. These should match the company profile you open in ChinaValidate.

  • Registered Chinese name
  • Unified Social Credit Code
  • Legal representative
  • Company type
  • Registration authority

Operating fields

These fields help you decide whether the company appears compatible with the transaction role it claims.

  • Business status
  • Establishment date
  • Registered capital
  • Registered address
  • Business scope

Cross-check fields before payment

Compare the license against the invoice, contract, quotation, bank beneficiary, and logistics documents. Inconsistent names or codes should be resolved before payment.