Foreign Company How To Register WeChat Service Account?

There are different types of WeChat Official Accounts, such as the Service Account, Mini Program, Enterprise Account and Subscription Account, each with unique functionalities and benefits. However, Overseas companies can only apply for a WeChat Service Account.

Service Account Gives companies and organizations powerful business services and user management capabilities to quickly reach and better serve users:

• Not available for individuals
• Broadcast Messages 4x/month
• Messages Displayed On Follower’s Chats list
• Basic Messaging API: none
• Support for Advanced APIs: none
• WeChat Pay: Currently not available

Overseas company how to register WeChat service account?

Setting up a WeChat Official Account requires several documents to be submitted and involves a few application steps. 

Documents Required for Overseas Entity Accounts

• Company Registration Certificate or Business License: Original photo or scan, or a photocopy with the company seal and then scanned;
• Color Scanned Copy of Contact Person’s ID (Front and Back);Application Letter (Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, or English versions);
• Mobile Phone Billing Statement. The phone statement must clearly show the contact person’s name and mobile phone number. The name on the bill statement must match the name on the passport used in this application.
• Other Supporting Documents:
  • A half-body photo of the applicant holding their ID card
  • An application letter is required
  • If the account is named by a trademark, please submit the trademark registration certificate or trademark authorization letter)

Step-by-step guide on application

1. Must have an existing WeChat account
2. Open WeChat official website and register official account
3. Basic information: email and the verification code
4. The country of your company, choose service account
5. business information, can fill in overseas phone number
6. Official Account information