How to Search for Basic Chinese Company Information to Protect your IP

When establishing business operations in China, finding local business partners and customers can be a major task. Foreign businesses should be aware that information on every company registered in China is publicly available and can be accessed via the electronic database of the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System (NECIPS). This search can reveal, amongst other details, if the company is an officially registered company in China; who can legally represent the company and sign contracts on behalf of the company; what the business scope of the company is, and where the company is located.