China tax ID number Search

To search for the Tax ID number (TIN) of a company in China, you will need to access official and reliable sources, because this number—known as the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC)—is tied to a company's legal identity in China.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you perform a China Tax ID number search:

 

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🔍 What is the China Tax ID Number?

In China, the Tax Identification Number (TIN) is the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC):

• 18-character alphanumeric code.

• Used for taxation, registration, customs, and legal purposes.

• Publicly available for legally registered entities in mainland China.

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🌐 How to Search for a Chinese Company’s Tax ID Number

 

✅ 1. Use the Official Government Portal

Website: http://www.gsxt.gov.cn
(National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System)

Steps:

1. Visit the site: http://www.gsxt.gov.cn

2. Enter the Chinese name of the company (not English) in the search bar.

3. Select the matching company from the results.

4. On the company profile page, look for this field:
   统一社会信用代码 – This is the Tax ID (USCC).

💡 Tip: Use a browser with Google Translate to help you navigate if you don’t read Chinese.

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✅ 2. Use Commercial Business Databases (Bilingual Interfaces)

If you don’t know the Chinese name or need a more user-friendly experience, try:

 

Qichacha (企查查)

• Site: https://www.qcc.com

• Offers English names and partial translations.

• Shows registration data, USCC, legal rep, capital, etc.

 

Tianyancha (天眼查)

• Site: https://www.tianyancha.com

• Great for background checks and company structure info.

Search Tip: Use quotation marks around company names for more accurate results.

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✅ 3. Ask the Company Directly (Request a “Fapiao”)

If you are working with the company already:

• Ask for a "fapiao" (official invoice).

• The Tax ID (USCC) will appear on the invoice under the company’s name.

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🛡️ How to Verify the Tax ID (USCC)

Once you get a company’s USCC, check:

• It’s 18 characters long.

• It matches the company name and region.

• It shows up on the government portal as active.

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⚠️ Warnings & Scams

• ❌ Be cautious if a company refuses to share its Tax ID or fapiao.

• ❌ Avoid trusting only websites that are not .gov.cn unless you cross-reference the data.

• ✅ Always confirm company legal status on gsxt.gov.cn or through a lawyer/agent if making major transactions.

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🧾 Example of a China Tax ID (USCC)