China Company Documents

We can supply company search reports from the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) – Companies Registry in China, and copies of company documents. The China state company register records all of the companies that have been officially registered for business in Mainland China and it is managed by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce.

China Company Document fees

China – State Administration for Industry and Commerce

State Administration for Industry & Commerce
8 Sanlihe Donglu
Xichengqu
Beijing, 100820
China

The State Administration for Industry & Commerce of the People’s Republic of China is the authority under the State Council in charge of market regulation and related law enforcement.

The Administration for Industry and Commerce is the authority in the People’s Republic of China responsible for legislation concerning the administration of commerce and industry.

China Company Search Report

A company search includes details held at the Administration for Industry and Commerce on the target Chinese company.

A China company search includes following information:

• Full company name – English name
• Chinese company name
• Date of Incorporation/ Establishment
• Companies Registry Number – AIC Number
• Company Type – Stock limited company, Limited Liability Company
• Company Registry – Chinese Province
• Legal Representative – Full Name
• Registered Address and Operating address
• Company contact details – telephone no, fax – where available
• SIC code – Chinese code
• Share Capital – registered share capital and paid in share capital – in Chinese Yuan
• Operating Duration
• Business Scope – description

Shareholders and share details including:

• Shareholders name – in English and Chinese
• Nationality
• Capital Subscribed
• Percentage of shares held

Management details including:

• Director name – in English and Chinese
• Position – Chairman, Vice Chairman – other details where available

An electronic image showing the registration details of the company from the registry can also be included – where available this can be included but, it is in Chinese

Chinese companies register their names, addresses and related parties only in Chinese characters at the Administration for Industry and Commerce. We would require the subject’s name in Chinese characters as well as any English name.

China Certificate of Incorporation

The China Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the Registry when a company is incorporated, We cannot provide a registry copy of a China company incorporation certificate which is in Chinese and includes the company name, company number, date of incorporation and states that a company is registered.

China Company Credit Reports

With a China Company Credit Report we conduct an investigation on the target company, include the latest information on the company held by the Companies Registry and credit recommendations are included, where financial data has been analysed.

A company credit report includes following information:

• Full company name – English name
• Chinese company name
• Date of Incorporation/Establishment
• Companies Registry No (AIC No)
• Company Type – Stock limited company, Limited Liability Company
• Company Registry – Chinese Province
• Legal Representative – Full Name
• Registered Address
• Operating address – including zone, purpose, property ownership
• Company contact details – telephone no, fax, email, website – where available
• SIC code – Chinese code
• Tax Number
• Organisation Code
• Operating Duration – Perpetual
• Changes in Company Registration – filed with the registry
• Company Status
• Certificate/Licenses held
• Licence Status
• Import/Export permits held
• Share Capital – registered share capital and paid in share capital – in Chinese Yuan
• Operating Duration
• Legal Business Scope – description
• Trademarks and Patents registered including Registration No, application date and details
• Stock Exchange Information – where listed
• Bank name and address – where available

Shareholders and share details including:

• Shareholders name – in English and Chinese
• Nationality
• Capital Subscribed
• Percentage of shares held
• Background details including address – where available

Affiliates, Subsidiaries and other related Companies including:

• Name
• Company Registration Number.
• Registered Address
• Main business
• Shares percentage held by subject

Management details including:

• Director name – in English and Chinese
• Position – Chairman, Vice Chairman – other details where available
• Date of birth and Gender
• Education and working history – where available

Credit Rating including:

• Credit Rating – the company’s size, history and background, finance in comparison with the industrial averages, and operations, credit record are taken into consideration
• Credit recommendations – Base credit limit

Sales Information including:

• Percentage of domestic sales
• Major domestic clients
• Percentage of Overseas sales
• Major overseas clients
• Key Competitors

Latest Financial Accounts, where available including:

• Balance Sheet- including total assets, total liabilities, total profit, net profit – where available
• Analysis of financial data – where available

Industry profile including:

• Industry Trend
• Industry Association and membership details
• General Comments

Director’s Report & Accounts

We can provide copies of the latest Director’s Report & Accounts for China Registered Companies.

Company accounts filed at the China companies registry vary according to the classification of the company. The China company credit report includes accounts where available.

Memorandum & Articles of Association

The Chinese Memorandum of Association include, the company name, registered office, registered agent, business activities, share capital the company is authorised to issue, objects and powers of the Chinese company.

The Articles of Association are a statutory documents which provide the constitution and internal rules under which the Chinese company will run. Copies cannot be obtained from public sources.

China Company Documents

We can provide copies of some official company documents and conduct searches for companies registered in China. Official company documents are filed in Chinese, the search reports and credit reports we supply are in English.

Share Capital for a WFOE

The minimum required capital is dependent on the businesses activity:

Chinese Legal Representative

For foreign companies in China, a legal representative must be appointed. This person is to act on behalf of the company, generally regarding signing contracts and submitting reports to the regulators.

This person may also be a director and/or shareholder of the company if necessary.

Financial Statements

Companies in China must prepare and submit financial statements to a number of governing bodies such as the local Finance Bureau, local offices of State Administration and Industry of Commerce, State Administration of Taxation and the Foreign Exchange. These financial statements must be audited and submitted to the relevant authorities within 6 months of the year end – following the fiscal year from 1 January to 31 December.

Companies in China must appoint an auditor to audit all accounting and reporting documents, who must be a Chinese registered certified public accountant