I. Inquiries through official channels
1. website of company registration bureau: most countries have official company registration bureaus or similar institutions, and basic information of companies, such as company name, registration number and registered address, can usually be found on the websites of these institutions.
2. Government announcements and databases: In some countries, government departments regularly publish company-related announcements and reports or provide searchable databases. These resources can obtain the company's operating conditions, financial conditions and other information.
Second, the business information query platform
1. Commercial credit information platform: There are many commercial credit information platforms in the market, which provide rich enterprise information inquiry services, including the company's credit rating, operating conditions, shareholding structure, etc. Users can learn about the company's comprehensive strength and market position through these platforms.
2. Specialized databases: Some specialized databases, such as Dunbar's and Tianyancha, contain a large number of enterprise information around the world, and users can quickly find the detailed information of the target company through keyword search or conditional screening.
Third, professional consulting services.
1. Law Firm: Law firms usually have professional legal knowledge and rich practical experience, and can provide customers with accurate and comprehensive company information inquiry services.
2. Business consulting institutions: Business consulting institutions focus on providing services such as market research and competition analysis for enterprises, and can obtain more in-depth and specific company information through professional channels and means.
To sum up:
Inquiring about information of foreign companies requires comprehensive use of official channels, business information inquiry platforms and professional consulting services. Basic information and official announcements of the company can be obtained through official channels; Business information query platform provides richer and more detailed enterprise data; Professional consulting services can provide customized information query solutions according to customers' needs. These methods complement each other, which can help users fully understand the situation of the target company and provide reference for business decisions.
Legal basis:
Company Law of the People's Republic of China
Article 6 provides that:
To establish a company, it shall apply to the company registration authority for registration of establishment according to law. Those that meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall be registered as limited liability companies or joint stock limited companies respectively by the company registration authority; Those who do not meet the conditions for establishment as stipulated in this Law shall not be registered as a limited liability company or a joint stock limited company.
Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Foreign-funded Enterprises
Article 4 provides that:
When establishing a foreign-funded enterprise in China, a foreign investor must submit relevant documents to the administrative department for industry and commerce and apply for registration of establishment. The examination and approval and establishment registration of a foreign-capital enterprise shall be handled by the foreign economic relations and trade department of the State Council or the department authorized by the State Council. The examination and approval authority shall decide whether to approve or not within 90 days from the date of receiving the application documents.