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National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System 国家企业信用信息公示系统
The National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System is the official registry run by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
01 · Overview
Service overview
The government’s own site for publishing company registration and credit records in China. Search by company name, Unified Social Credit Code (统一社会信用代码) or registration number. Three tabs sit above the search box: 企业信用信息 (company records), 经营异常名录 (abnormal-operation list) and 严重违法失信名单 (serious violation and dishonesty list). The footer names 国家市场监督管理总局 as the operator.
02 · Features
Main features and applications
01
Registration records
Find a company’s registration record by name or credit code.
02
Abnormal-operation list
Check whether the company is on the 经营异常名录.
03
Serious-violation list
Check the 严重违法失信名单 for serious violations.
03 · Applications
Who it serves and how to use it
For brand and agency teams that need to confirm a Chinese distributor, agent or supplier actually exists before signing.
Before using the results
| Task to define | Company registration records, abnormal-operation list and serious-violation list |
|---|---|
| Interpretation limit | Match the Chinese company name and 18-character credit code in the contract against this registry first. A similarly named private site ranks high in search results, so check that the address is gsxt.gov.cn. |
04 · Workflow
A practical workflow
- 1Get the exact Chinese name and credit code
- 2Search on gsxt.gov.cn
- 3Match status, legal representative and address
- 4Check the abnormal and violation lists
- 5Save the result with the date
CMB suggests this workflow. Check current menus and permissions in the service itself.
What to prepare and retain
Ask the counterparty for a copy of its business licence (营业执照) and type the name and code exactly as printed. English or Korean renderings of the name rarely return results.
Save the result page with the date visible as part of your contract file.
CMB practical guidance. These steps do not guarantee search results or a safe transaction.
05 · Conditions
Access and costs
| Account & access | On 2026-10-19 the home page and search box opened from a South Korean IP address. Follow any extra verification step shown when opening detailed records. |
|---|---|
| Costs & coverage | The home page shows no fee for registry searches. |
06 · Guides
Guides & articles
Latest briefs mentioning this tool
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National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System FAQ
What is National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System?
The National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System is the official registry run by China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR).
Can I access National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System from outside China?
Search it on the official site, gsxt.gov.cn. On 2026-10-19 the home page and search box opened from a South Korean IP address. Follow any extra verification step shown when opening detailed records. Open official site ↗
How much does National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System cost?
The home page shows no fee for registry searches.
What order should I check things in on National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System?
- Get the exact Chinese name and credit code
- Search on gsxt.gov.cn
- Match status, legal representative and address
- Check the abnormal and violation lists
- Save the result with the date
Who is National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System for?
For brand and agency teams that need to confirm a Chinese distributor, agent or supplier actually exists before signing.
Checked 2026-10-19 · Menus and pricing change; confirm on the official site.
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07 · Sources
Sources and references
Sources reviewed: public pages of the official site · Review date 2026.10.19
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