Can a Foreign Company Apply for a Xiaohongshu Enterprise Account?

Xiaohongshu (小红书), also known internationally as RED, is a Chinese social media and lifestyle platform used by brands and businesses to reach consumers in China. Foreign companies looking to establish a presence on the platform may apply for an Enterprise Professional Account, subject to Xiaohongshu’s eligibility and verification requirements.

However, not every overseas company is eligible to apply. Xiaohongshu currently accepts foreign business entities only from designated regions and industries, and the available options may change as platform rules are updated. Before arranging translations, check whether your company’s registration location, industry and intended account use meet the current requirements.

What Documents May Be Required?

The documents depend on the company’s location, industry and account application. Foreign companies may need to provide several types of supporting documents, including:

• Company registration documents: A Certificate of Incorporation or equivalent document confirming that the company is legally registered.
• Commercial registration documents: Business registration certificates or equivalent records, where applicable.
• Industry licences or permits: Additional qualifications required for particular business activities.
• Trademark registration certificates: Documents showing the registration details and ownership of a brand or trademark.
• Trademark authorisation letters: Documents confirming that the account applicant has permission to use a trademark owned by another company.

Not every applicant needs every document listed above. The appropriate document list should be confirmed against Xiaohongshu’s current rules and the requirements displayed during the application.

Why Do Foreign Company Documents Need Chinese Translation?

Documents issued overseas are often in English or another foreign language. Under Xiaohongshu’s published Enterprise Professional Account certification rules, foreign-language qualification documents submitted by overseas entities must be accompanied by Chinese or Chinese-English translations bearing the required official seal of the translation company or certifying entity, as applicable.

The translations must bear the translation company’s physical official seal. The translated documents are printed and stamped with the company’s red official seal before being scanned in colour and delivered as PDF files for online submission.

We provide English-to-Simplified-Chinese translations of foreign company documents, with our physical red official seal stamped on the translated pages. We can then supply colour PDF scans of the stamped documents for online submission.

Why Consistency Between Company and Trademark Documents Matters

Company registration documents, trademark certificates and authorisation letters may refer to different legal entities. For example, a brand may be registered to one company while another company is applying for the Xiaohongshu account, making the trademark authorisation letter an important part of the supporting documentation.

The Chinese translations should preserve the legal names of the companies, trademark details, registration information and the relationship between the authorising party and the authorised party. Consistent terminology across the documents helps reviewers understand how the company, brand and account applicant are connected.

A trademark authorisation letter also has a specific role: it establishes the relevant authorisation relationship, but it does not replace an industry licence or other qualification required from the applicant itself.

How to Arrange Your Chinese Translation

The process is straightforward. First, send us the complete documents and the translation requirements shown in your Xiaohongshu application.

We will confirm the scope of work, translate the documents into Simplified Chinese and arrange the required company seal on the translated pages. We can then provide colour PDF scans of the stamped translations for your online application; if you also need paper copies, the delivery arrangements can be confirmed separately.

Preparing Your Xiaohongshu Enterprise Account Application

Before ordering translations, confirm that your overseas company is eligible to apply and identify the documents required for your particular account. Preparing the correct documents and translation format from the outset can help avoid unnecessary revisions during submission.

We provide Simplified Chinese translation of foreign company registration documents, trademark certificates and authorisation letters, with a physical company seal where required. We can help prepare the translation documents according to your stated requirements, while the final decision on account eligibility and approval remains with Xiaohongshu.