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:
🔍 What is the China Tax ID Number?
In China, the Tax Identification Number (TIN) is the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC):
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18-character alphanumeric code.
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Used for taxation, registration, customs, and legal purposes.
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Publicly available for legally registered entities in mainland China.
🌐 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:
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Visit the site: http://www.gsxt.gov.cn
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Enter the Chinese name of the company (not English) in the search bar.
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Select the matching company from the results.
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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.
✅ 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)
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Site: https://www.qcc.com
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Offers English names and partial translations.
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Shows registration data, USCC, legal rep, capital, etc.
Tianyancha (天眼查)
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Great for background checks and company structure info.
Search Tip: Use quotation marks around company names for more accurate results.
✅ 3. Ask the Company Directly (Request a “Fapiao”)
If you are working with the company already:
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Ask for a "fapiao" (official invoice).
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The Tax ID (USCC) will appear on the invoice under the company’s name.
🛡️ How to Verify the Tax ID (USCC)
Once you get a company’s USCC, check:
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It’s 18 characters long.
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It matches the company name and region.
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It shows up on the government portal as active.
⚠️ Warnings & Scams
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❌ Be cautious if a company refuses to share its Tax ID or fapiao.
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❌ Avoid trusting only websites that are not .gov.cn unless you cross-reference the data.
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✅ Always confirm company legal status on gsxt.gov.cn or through a lawyer/agent if making major transactions.
