China Company Data API

China Company Data API for Verification & Due Diligence

Access verified Chinese company data via API — including USCC validation, registration status, ownership, litigation, and risk signals — delivered in clean JSON for automated workflows.

The QINCheck China Company Data API is built for procurement teams, compliance officers, fintech platforms, and developers who need reliable, official Chinese company information without manual checks or unreliable scraping.

Search by company name or Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) and integrate the results directly into your systems.

The QINCheck China Company Data API is a verified Chinese company API built on official SAMR data for verification and due diligence workflows.

Trusted by teams verifying Chinese suppliers, manufacturers, and trading partners before onboarding, payments, or contracts.

What Is the QINCheck China Company API?

The QINCheck China Company Data API is a programmatic interface that lets you query official Chinese company records and receive structured, machine-readable JSON data for verification, compliance, and due diligence workflows.

Instead of manually reviewing documents or relying on inconsistent third-party datasets, the API gives you direct access to normalized company registration data sourced from Chinese government registries, including SAMR.

Query methods

Unified Social Credit Code (USCC)

Registered company name (Chinese or English)

Receive a consistent JSON response designed for automation.

Data reliability

Official SAMR-sourced registration data, normalized and timestamped for audit-ready workflows.

No manual document handling

No browser automation or scraping

No unverifiable data sources

Common Use Cases

Supplier onboarding automation

Validate Chinese suppliers before contracts, deposits, or production starts.

KYC and AML screening

Confirm entity existence, legal status, and ownership during compliance checks.

Procurement and sourcing platforms

Enrich supplier profiles with verified registration and risk data.

Risk and compliance workflows

Detect inactive, deregistered, or abnormal entities early.

Internal data enrichment pipelines

Standardize Chinese company data across internal systems.

Designed for Scale and Accuracy

The QINCheck API is built for teams that need to verify hundreds or thousands of Chinese companies reliably without introducing operational risk.

Every response is structured, timestamped, and aligned with QINCheck’s human-reviewed China company reports for consistency across API and UI usage.

Data Available via the China Company Data API

Each request to the QINCheck China Company Data API returns a structured JSON response containing verified company registration data and risk indicators sourced from official Chinese records.

The API is designed to expose decision-critical fields needed for supplier verification, compliance checks, and automated due diligence.

Core Company Registration Data

The API provides validated registration fields, including:

• Legal company name (Chinese and normalized English where available)
• Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) validation
• Registration authority and region
• Incorporation date
• Registered address
• Registered capital (amount and currency)
• Business scope as filed with regulators

These fields allow teams to confirm that a Chinese company exists, is registered, and matches contractual or banking information.

Legal Entity Status & Operational Signals

To help identify inactive or risky counterparties, the API includes:

• Legal entity status (active, revoked, deregistered, suspended)
• Abnormal operations flags indicating inspection failures, missing filings, or unverifiable addresses
• Status change timestamps to detect recent deregistrations or risk events

These signals are critical when validating suppliers before payments or long-term contracts.

Ownership & Legal Representation

Where available, the API returns ownership and control data, including:

• Legal representative (法定代表人)
• Shareholders and ownership structure
• Subscribed capital amounts
• Contribution timelines

This helps distinguish manufacturers from intermediaries, detect hidden control, and assess counterparty credibility.

Litigation, Enforcement & Sanctions Indicators

For risk and compliance workflows, the API may include:

• Litigation records
• Administrative penalties
• Enforcement actions
• Sanctions or adverse media indicators

Risk flags are normalized into boolean indicators and structured fields suitable for automated screening logic.

Annual Report Snapshot (When Available)

Where regulators publish annual filings, the API may return:

• Latest annual report year
• Declared operating status
• Contact disclosures (email, phone)
• Website presence indicators
• Employment or insurance disclosures

Missing or undisclosed fields are surfaced as potential risk signals.

Auditability & Data Freshness

Every API response includes:

• Last updated timestamps
• Normalized field names
• Consistent schemas across queries

This ensures results are suitable for audit trails, compliance documentation, and internal reviews. All data fields exposed via the API align with the information used in QINCheck’s human-reviewed China company reports, ensuring consistency across automated and manual workflows.

Built for Developers, Compliance Teams & Platforms

The QINCheck China Company Data API is engineered for teams that need reliable Chinese company verification at scale, without fragile integrations or manual intervention.

Whether you are a developer integrating company checks into an application, or a compliance team automating supplier due diligence, the API is designed to be simple, secure, and predictable.

Developer-Friendly by Design

The API follows standard HTTP conventions and returns consistent JSON schemas, making integration straightforward across any tech stack.

• API key authentication via request headers
• Fast, low-latency lookups by USCC or company name
• Structured JSON responses with normalized fields
• Stable response schemas suitable for production systems
• Timestamped fields for audit trails and logging

No browser automation. No scraping scripts. No brittle workflows.

Built for Compliance & Risk Workflows

For compliance, procurement, and risk teams, the API supports repeatable, auditable checks across large supplier bases.

• Validate company existence before onboarding
• Detect deregistered or abnormal entities early
• Screen for litigation, enforcement, and sanctions indicators
• Standardize Chinese company data across departments

All results align with QINCheck’s human-reviewed China company reports, ensuring consistency between automated checks and manual reviews.

Easy Integration Into Existing Systems

The API is commonly integrated into:

• ERP systems
• Procurement and sourcing platforms
• KYC / AML compliance tools
• Internal risk dashboards
• Data enrichment and analytics pipelines

Because responses are clean and normalized, teams can plug the API directly into existing workflows without custom parsing or language-specific SDKs.

Designed to Scale With Your Usage

From occasional checks to high-volume, automated verification, the API is built to scale.

• Supports bulk and high-frequency usage on higher-tier plans
• Usage tied to account credits and API keys
• Enterprise access available with custom limits and support

If you are verifying hundreds or thousands of Chinese companies, the API removes operational friction while maintaining data quality and reliability.

Example API Request

curl -H "x-api-key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
"https://qincheck.com/api/report?q=USCC_OR_COMPANY_NAME"

Example JSON Response

{
  "data": {
    "data": {
      "message": "Request successful",
      "data": [
        {
          "companyName": "Zhejiang Lumina Trading Co., Ltd.",
          "nCompanyName": "义乌市洛循格贸易有限公司",
          "creditNo": "91330782MAD0DFWF90",
          "companyCode": "330782400095240",
          "orgCode": "MAD0DFWF9",
          "companyStatusStr": "Active",
          "nCompanyStatusStr": "存续",
          "legalPerson": "Li Wei",
          "partners": [
            "Li Wei",
            "Chen Xia"
          ],
          "capital": "10.00 million CNY",
          "establishDate": "2023-09-28",
          "lastChangeDate": "2025-05-13",
          "businessScope": "Household goods wholesale, textiles, apparel, and accessories",
          "companyAddress": "C Zone 3F, Jinfuyuan, Yiwu, Zhejiang",
          "last_year_report": {
            "report_year": 2024,
            "company_email": "[email protected]",
            "company_phone": "+86-132-1623-0040",
            "company_status": "Operating",
            "has_website": "No"
          },
          "hasRiskLawsuitList": false,
          "hasAdministrativePunishment": false,
          "hasOperations": false
        }
      ]
    },
    "credits": 12
  },
  "creditsRemaining": 12
}

Why Use an API Instead of Manual Checks?

Manual verification of Chinese companies is slow, inconsistent, and does not scale. It relies on document reviews, screenshots, and one-off checks that quickly become outdated.

The QINCheck China Company Data API replaces manual workflows with automated, repeatable, and auditable verification, allowing teams to move faster while reducing risk.

Manual Checks Don’t Scale

Relying on PDFs, screenshots, or ad-hoc registry lookups creates friction and blind spots:

• High operational overhead for compliance and sourcing teams
• Inconsistent results across regions, analysts, or vendors
• No reliable way to re-check suppliers at scale
• Data becomes outdated shortly after review
• Difficult to audit or standardize across departments

This approach breaks down with multiple suppliers, frequent onboarding, or ongoing monitoring.

API-Based Verification Is Built for Automation

Using the QINCheck API allows you to:

• Automate supplier pre-screening before contracts or payments
• Continuously validate company status over time
• Standardize Chinese company data across systems and teams
• Trigger deeper due diligence only when risk signals appear
• Maintain consistent KYC and compliance workflows

Instead of one-time checks, you get structured data that fits directly into automated decision logic.

Faster Decisions, Lower Risk

With API-based verification, teams can:

• Detect deregistered or abnormal entities before wiring funds
• Identify intermediaries posing as manufacturers early
• Reduce exposure to litigation, sanctions, and enforcement risks
• Approve suppliers and partners with documented, timestamped evidence

This leads to faster onboarding, fewer escalations, and better risk control.

Built for Ongoing Monitoring, Not One-Off Checks

Chinese company status, ownership, and risk signals can change at any time. The API enables:

• Scheduled re-checks of existing suppliers
• Automated alerts when status or risk flags change
• Scalable monitoring across hundreds or thousands of entities

This is not feasible with manual workflows.

Same Verified Data — Without Manual Effort

The API exposes the same underlying verified data used in QINCheck’s human-reviewed China company reports, delivered as structured JSON instead of static documents.

You get the reliability of official registry data with the speed and scalability required for modern procurement, compliance, and fintech systems.

Data Sources & Reliability

QINCheck combines official SAMR filings, annual reports, and administrative records with litigation, enforcement, and sanctions sources. Where applicable, data is cross-checked and normalized for consistency. Each response includes update timestamps so you can see how current the data is.

Learn more about how to check a Chinese company or request a Chinese business license verification before onboarding a new supplier.

API Access & Pricing

Access to the China Company Data API is available on paid QINCheck plans. Usage is tied to your account and protected by API keys. Custom limits, higher volumes, and enterprise integrations are available on request.

China Company Data API – Frequently Asked Questions

What is a China Company Data API?

A China Company Data API is a programmatic interface that allows systems to retrieve official, structured Chinese company information directly from authoritative sources. Instead of manually checking registries or reviewing documents, the API returns machine-readable JSON data containing company registration details, Unified Social Credit Code (USCC), legal status, ownership, and risk indicators.

This approach enables teams to automate supplier verification, compliance checks, and due diligence workflows while maintaining consistency and auditability across all checks.

Who should use the QINCheck China Company API?

The QINCheck China Company Data API is built for organizations that need reliable Chinese company verification at scale.

Typical users include procurement teams onboarding new suppliers, compliance and legal teams running KYC or AML checks, fintech and trade platforms validating counterparties, investors performing pre-deal screening, and developers building internal or customer-facing verification tools.

If your workflow involves repeated checks of Chinese suppliers or partners, the API eliminates manual friction and reduces risk.

What data sources does the QINCheck API use?

QINCheck sources data from official Chinese government and regulatory databases, with a strong focus on SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) filings.

Additional sources include annual company reports, administrative penalty records, enforcement actions, litigation databases, and sanctions or adverse media sources. All data is normalized, cross-checked where possible, and timestamped so users can assess freshness and reliability.

This ensures the API is not based on scraped or unverifiable datasets.

What is a Unified Social Credit Code (USCC)?

The Unified Social Credit Code (USCC) is an 18-character identifier assigned to every legally registered Chinese company. It uniquely identifies a legal entity across Chinese regulatory systems and replaces older business license and organization codes.

Matching the USCC across invoices, contracts, and bank details is one of the strongest ways to confirm you are dealing with the correct legal entity. Learn more in our USCC check guide.

Can I search Chinese companies by name using the API?

Yes. The API supports queries by company name (Chinese or English) as well as by USCC. Name-based searches are useful when a USCC is not available, such as during early sourcing stages.

However, Chinese company names can be similar or change over time. For the highest accuracy and lowest ambiguity, QINCheck strongly recommends using the USCC whenever possible.

What does legal entity status mean in China?

Legal entity status reflects the company’s current standing with Chinese regulators. Statuses such as active, deregistered, revoked, suspended, or abnormal indicate whether the company can legally operate and enter contracts.

A status change can signal serious risk, especially when a company becomes deregistered or marked abnormal. Monitoring status is critical before payments, long-term contracts, or compliance approvals.

What are abnormal operations in Chinese company records?

An abnormal operations flag means Chinese regulators were unable to verify required filings, addresses, or inspections. Common reasons include missing annual reports or unverifiable business locations.

Companies marked abnormal often face restrictions and may be on a path toward penalties or deregistration. For procurement and compliance teams, this flag should trigger enhanced due diligence.

Does the API include shareholder and ownership information?

Yes. Where available, the API returns structured ownership data, including shareholders (individuals or entities), subscribed capital amounts, and contribution timelines.

Ownership data helps determine who ultimately controls the company and whether you are dealing with a manufacturer, a trading company, or an intermediary.

Can the API help detect trading companies posing as factories?

Yes. By combining ownership structure, registered capital, business scope, and related entity signals, the API helps identify companies that act as intermediaries rather than actual manufacturers.

This reduces the risk of dealing with unauthorized brokers or misrepresented suppliers, which is a common source of payment and quality disputes.

Does the API include litigation and enforcement records?

Yes. The API may return indicators related to court cases, administrative penalties, and enforcement actions involving the company.

Litigation and enforcement data provides insight into operational stability, dispute history, and regulatory compliance.

Is sanctions screening included?

Yes. QINCheck screens companies against sanctions lists and adverse media sources in both English and Chinese.

This helps global teams meet compliance obligations and identify reputational or regulatory risks that may not appear in basic registration data alone.

How current is the data returned by the API?

Registration status updates are usually reflected within days of regulator changes. Annual reports are updated once per year and may be delayed for late filers.

Each API response includes last-updated timestamps, allowing teams to assess data freshness and determine whether re-checks are needed.

Is the API suitable for KYC and AML workflows?

Yes. The API is commonly used as part of KYC, AML, and supplier due diligence workflows, especially when dealing with Chinese counterparties.

It helps confirm entity existence, legal status, ownership, and risk indicators before onboarding or approving financial transactions.

What format does the API return data in?

All API responses are returned in structured JSON format with normalized field names and consistent schemas.

This makes the data easy to parse, store, and integrate into internal systems, dashboards, or automated decision logic.

How is the API authenticated?

The API uses secure API key authentication. Each request must include a valid API key in the request header, ensuring controlled access and usage tracking.

Keys can be rotated or revoked if needed for security or operational reasons.

Is the API data the same as the PDF company reports?

Yes. The API exposes the same underlying verified data used in QINCheck’s human-reviewed China company reports.

The difference is delivery format: the API provides structured JSON for automation, while PDF reports are designed for human review and documentation.

Can I use the API for bulk or high-volume checks?

Yes. Higher usage volumes, bulk checks, and increased rate limits are available on higher-tier or enterprise plans.

This makes the API suitable for platforms or organizations verifying hundreds or thousands of Chinese companies on an ongoing basis.

Is this API based on scraping?

No. QINCheck does not rely on scraping random websites or unofficial sources.

All data is sourced from structured regulatory databases and official filings, ensuring higher reliability and consistency.

Can I integrate the API into ERP or procurement systems?

Yes. The API is frequently integrated into ERP systems, procurement platforms, KYC tools, and internal risk dashboards.

Because responses are clean and normalized, integration does not require custom scraping logic or fragile parsers.

Why should I verify Chinese companies before payments?

Verifying Chinese companies before payments helps prevent fraud, misrepresentation, inactive entities, and compliance violations.

Many risks are not visible from invoices or websites alone. Learn more in our guide on how to check a Chinese company.

Do you provide business license verification?

Yes. QINCheck offers dedicated Chinese business license verification services for higher-risk or high-value counterparties.

Is the API suitable for investors and M&A research?

Yes. Investors and analysts use the API to validate legal status, ownership, litigation exposure, and operational stability before deeper financial or legal analysis.

It is often used as an initial screening layer in broader due diligence processes.

Do you support English and Chinese data?

Yes. QINCheck normalizes Chinese-language registry data into structured fields suitable for English-language workflows, while preserving original Chinese values where relevant.

This enables global teams to work with Chinese data confidently.

Can I test the API before committing?

API access is available on paid plans. For enterprise or high-volume use cases, QINCheck can discuss pilot access or evaluation options.

How do I get access to the China Company Data API?

You can get started by selecting a paid plan or contacting QINCheck to discuss enterprise API access and integration support.