Unified Social Credit Code (USCC)
统一社会信用代码
Also known as: USCC, 18-digit code
The 18-character alphanumeric ID that uniquely identifies a registered Chinese company, printed on its business license. It is China's equivalent of a company registration number and is the single most reliable key for verifying a counterparty against official government records.
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Appears in these guides
- The Chinese Business License (营业执照): A Field-by-Field Guide
- Verifying the English Name of a Chinese Company (MOFCOM Filing Check)
- Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): China's 18-Character Company ID
- Chinese Company Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
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