Foreign entity directly: yes (Service Account only, in supported countries and regions) · Checked 3 November 2026 · Source: Tencent customer service (kf.qq.com), Weixin Official Accounts Platform section “境外主体账号”
Which WeChat account types exist
The Weixin Official Accounts Platform (mp.weixin.qq.com) splits accounts into four types on its home page.
| Type | What the platform says it is for | Overseas entities |
|---|---|---|
| Service Account (服务号) | Business services and user management for companies and organisations | Can register |
| Official Account (公众号, formerly the Subscription Account 订阅号) | Publishing for media and individuals | Not available; overseas regions support Service Accounts only |
| Mini Program (小程序) | App-like services inside WeChat | Not covered here |
| WeCom (企业微信) | Workplace tool for companies | Has its own verification for overseas companies, which names Korea among supported countries |
Key facts (Service Account)
| Where it is available | “Some overseas regions”. You pick the company’s place of registration when signing up; if yours is not listed, it is not open yet. Korea appears in Tencent’s list of sample overseas company documents. |
| Accounts per entity | One per overseas entity |
| Before use | The account works normally only after Weixin verification |
| Verification fee | US$99 per application, charged whatever the result |
| Annual review | US$99. The full company name cannot be changed at review, except for a documented name change of the same company |
| Payment | WeChat Pay or card (American Express, UnionPay, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa) |
| Review time | 7–15 working days after payment and complete documents; one of two third-party reviewers is assigned at random |
| Followers | Personal WeChat users in China and abroad can follow it |
Verification documents (companies)
- Company registration certificate or business licence: a photo or scan of the original, or a sealed copy
- Colour scan of both sides of the contact person’s ID
- Application letter, in simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese or English template
- Operation authorisation letter, in the same three template languages
- The contact person’s mobile phone bill; if unavailable, a sealed office phone bill or a bank statement
- If the account is named after a trademark: the trademark registration certificate or authorisation
Steps
- Go to mp.weixin.qq.com and click “立即注册” (register) at the top right.
- Choose the company’s place of registration and the account type; overseas regions show Service Account only.
- Enter the account details and region, then complete information registration.
- Apply for Weixin verification in the platform and pay US$99. Track it under Settings → Weixin Verification → View.
Worth knowing
- Features such as advanced interfaces and WeChat Pay may differ for overseas Service Accounts. If you plan development work, check the feature notes on the registration screen first.
- The fee pays for the review, so it is not refunded if verification fails. Pay once your documents are complete.
- Advertising runs through a separate Tencent Ads account. See also WeChat Ads vs Tencent Ads.
For other platforms, see the China platform setup guide.
Official sources: 境外主体服务号注册流程 · documents required · verification FAQ · annual review. The application screen takes precedence.