How to Register an Official Domestic or Overseas WeChat Account

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Written by Hannah Dillon

Last Updated: February 22, 2025 Fact Checked

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Both domestic (local to mainland China) and overseas businesses can create an official WeChat account to connect with Chinese customers. This wikiHow teaches you how to create and register an official WeChat account for your business using an internet browser.

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1. Prepare all fees and documents.
2. Create an official account on https://mp.weixin.qq.com.
3. Fill in all required account and business information.
4. Download and fill out the verification document in Chinese and English.
5. Submit the verification document and any required business documents.
6. Pay the verification fee.
7. Wait for WeChat to process your account verification and application.

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Section 1 of 2:

How to Register an Official WeChat Account

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   Prepare the associated fees and documents. In order to get an official WeChat account, you'll need to pay some fees and submit some documents, no matter if you're registering a domestic WeChat account or an overseas one.

   • Fees: Overseas accounts must pay $99 USD per year to verify their official overseas WeChat account. Domestic account fees may vary, but an option with advanced features could cost 300 RMB per year.
   • Documents: You will need a Chinese residence ID, mainland Chinese business registration, WeChat's authorization document, a business license, and a Chinese phone number for the business. You will also need banking information, three months of phone statements/bills, and an ID card or passport for the Chinese resident who provided their ID.
     • If your company isn't based in mainland China, you will need either a foreign business license or a third-party Chinese business license, as well as the Chinese residence ID and banking information for a Chinese citizen who will act as the account's administrator.
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   Go to https://mp.weixin.qq.com and click Register Now. This is WeChat's official account registration webpage. Click the globe in the upper-right corner to switch the site's language to English, then click Register Now at the top-right corner of the screen.

   • Weixin (微信) is what WeChat is called in Chinese.
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   Click Official Accounts. It's the first option on the list.
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   Enter your email and desired password. After entering your email, click Send code to send a verification code to your email address. Input that code in the field next to "Email verification code."
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   Choose where you are located. By default, Mainland China will be selected. If you are not in mainland China, click the dropdown box and choose which country you are located in.

   • If your country is not on the list, you are not able to make an official WeChat account.
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   Choose an account type and entity type.

   • Domestic accounts can choose Official Accounts, Service Account, or WeChat Work. Overseas accounts can only choose Service Account.
   • If you're registering an official account in mainland China, you can choose a government, media, enterprise, other organization, or individual entity. If you're overseas and registering a service account, you can only choose between a corporation or sole proprietorship.
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   Fill out the required information. You will need your organization's name, registration code, the full name of a Chinese citizen who will act as the account's admin, and that Chinese citizen's ID and phone number.

   • After entering your business name and registration code, choose WeChat Verification under "Verification Methods."
   • After entering the phone number of the account admin, click Get Verif. Code, then enter that code in the "SMS Verification Code" field.
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   Fill out your WeChat profile information. You can use both English and Chinese characters to fill out your profile. Include an account name, features, and operating region.

   • Once you move on from this page, your WeChat account will be created. After this, you'll need to complete verification and submit any and all required documents.
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   Begin the account verification process. To do this, click the Enable button underneath the "WeChat Verification" header, then download and fill out the verification letter.

   • It's recommended that this be done in both Simplified Chinese and English. Be sure to include all names exactly as they appear on official IDs and passports.
   • The documents should be signed by the legal representative of the company and the Chinese citizen who will be the contact/admin for the account. If these people are the same person, you'll only need to include the one signature.
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    Submit all requested info and documents as they are requested. As you go through the verification process, you will be asked to provide and confirm your business's details and contact information. You will also be asked to submit your business license, verification letter, account contact's phone statement or bill, and contact's ID or passport.
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    Pay the verification fee. For overseas accounts, this is $99. The price may vary for domestic accounts.
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    Wait for your application to be reviewed. For domestic accounts, this can take 7 to 10 business days. For overseas accounts, it could take up to two weeks. During this time, you will be contacted by a member of the WeChat team by phone to confirm your account details.

    • WeChat will call you during Chinese working hours. China's timezone is UTC+8, so depending on where you're located in the world, you may get this call after your working hours have ended.
    • If your application doesn't need revision, your official account will be created, and you can begin using it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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   Can an overseas individual register an official WeChat account? No, you must have a Chinese resident ID to sign up for an official individual WeChat account.
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   What are the differences between domestic and overseas accounts? Overseas accounts have many of the same features as domestic WeChat accounts but cannot use any of WeChat's APIs or WeChat Pay.
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   What can I do if I don't have a Chinese business license? If you can't get a Chinese business license, you can potentially partner up with a trustworthy China-based business. This business could then create an account on your behalf. However, the account will technically be controlled by another entity, so there are some risks involved.
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   Can I register an official account if I have a WFOE? Yes, WeChat will accept a WFOE business license as a Chinese business license, but the processing time for verification will increase to 1 to 2 months.
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   Can I register for an account on the WeChat app? In order to get an official WeChat account, you'll need to use WeChat's website. If you're not in China, the WeChat app available in your phone's app store is not the same WeChat that's available in China (Weixin).
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