Chinese business license (营业执照) translation
A Chinese business license (营业执照) is built around the 18-character Unified Social Credit Code (统一社会信用代码). The code, company name, legal representative, registered capital, establishment date and full business scope are translated exactly and matched across every exhibit that names the company. At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical business license is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
Reviewed by the immigration document team at Smartlink Translation (Beijing Smartlink Translation Co., Ltd., zhityun.com) · Last reviewed October 2026 · 65 of these documents appear in the 387 client quote sheets we analyzed (Sep 2026)
Where it's used
- Employer background evidence
- EB-1A leading role (organization with a distinguished reputation)
- EB-5 business documentation and L-1 cases
Price
Certified translation: $16/page
Typical length: 1 page
Pages are counted from your actual upload; minimum order $25. The quote you see is the final price.
How we translate it
- Unified Social Credit Code transcribed exactly
- Business scope translated item by item — not summarized
- One fixed English company name across the case
Every translation includes
A translation laid out like the original (.docx + .pdf); a signed translator's declaration of completeness, accuracy and competence as required by 8 CFR 103.2(b)(3); our Chinese/English translation seal registered with the Public Security Bureau (seal code 11011210314198); in-place translation of text inside images and seals; and free revisions for 24 months.
Common mistakes that trigger an RFE or rejection
USCC transcribed with a digit or character error
The 18-character Unified Social Credit Code is the company's single legal identifier — a transcription error breaks cross-referencing against China's National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System and other exhibits.
Legal representative name inconsistent with other exhibits
The legal representative's name should be romanized the same way across the license, employment letters and recommendation letters.
Business scope paraphrased instead of translated in full
Summarizing the business scope makes it harder for an officer to confirm the company's licensed activities match the applicant's claimed role.
FAQ
How much does a certified business license translation cost?
At Smartlink Translation (zhityun.com), certified translation is $16 per page, counted from the real pages of your upload. A typical business license is 1 page. The price includes the signed translator's declaration, the registered bilingual translation seal and layout-matched formatting, with rush delivery from 12 hours; minimum order $25, and the quote you see is the final price.
What is the Unified Social Credit Code, and does it need to be translated?
It is the 18-character identifier for a company registered in mainland China. It appears in the translation exactly as printed — transcribed, not translated.
Do I need the original (正本) or the duplicate (副本) translated?
Either generally works since they carry the same registration information — check with your attorney if a specific version is required.
Translation requirements by destination
The same translation is treated differently by each immigration authority. Check the official rule for where you are filing:
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