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How Foreign Founders Can Request Government Information in Xinjiang: A Practical Guide
A step-by-step guide for foreign founders on requesting government information from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government Office, including application procedures, required documents, and contact details.
Accessing Government Information in Xinjiang as a Foreign Founder
For foreign entrepreneurs establishing or running a company in China, understanding local government procedures is essential. This guide explains how to request government information from the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government, based on official published guidelines. The process is straightforward if you follow the steps below.
Who Can Apply and What Information Is Available
Beyond information that is proactively disclosed, citizens, legal entities, and other organizations (referred to as "applicants") may apply to the agency to obtain government information. Foreign founders operating a company in Xinjiang can use this procedure to access relevant documents.
Application Form and Where to Obtain It
To request information, applicants must complete the Government Information Disclosure Application Form of the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government (the "Application Form"). The form is available in two ways:
- Collect it in person from the receiving agency.
- Download it from the autonomous region government portal website (www.xinjiang.gov.cn). The form may be copied.
Required Details in Your Application
When submitting a request, the application must accurately include the following:
- Applicant information: Your name or the name of your organization, valid identification document, and contact details.
- Description of the information requested: The name, document number, or other characteristic description that helps the agency locate the information. The description should be clear and detailed enough for the receiving agency to identify the specific content.
- Format requirements: How you prefer to receive the information, including the method and channel of access.
- Identification verification: For in-person applications, present a valid ID. For postal submissions, attach a copy of your valid ID to the application form. For email applications, provide a scanned copy or photo of your valid ID.
How to Submit Your Application
Applicants can submit requests through the following channels:
In-Person Submission
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Working hours: Summer: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (closed on public holidays).
Phone: 0991-2383723.
Postal Submission
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Postal code: 830002.
Note: Please mark "Government Information Disclosure Application" on the envelope.
Online Submission
Email: [email protected]. After sending the email, please call 0991-2383723 to confirm receipt.
Contact Information for the Receiving Agency
Receiving agency: General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government.
Address: No. 479 Zhongshan Road, Urumqi, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.
Phone: 0991-2383723.
Working hours: Summer: 10:00–14:00 and 16:00–20:00; Winter: 10:00–14:00 and 15:30–19:30 (closed on public holidays).
Additional Information
The autonomous region government portal website also provides sections on government information disclosure guidelines, systems, statutory proactive disclosure content, and annual reports from 2008 to 2025. Applicants can also find links to various departments and localities.
The website is maintained by the General Office of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region People's Government. ICP registration number: 新ICP备05001680号. Government website identifier: 6500000034. Public security registration: 新公网安备65010202000778号.
Practical Tips for Foreign Founders
- Ensure your application form is complete and your identification is valid. Foreign founders should use their passport or other valid ID.
- Describe the information you need as precisely as possible to avoid delays.
- Keep a copy of your application and any confirmation of submission.
- If you submit by email, follow up with a phone call as instructed.
Need Assistance?
Foreign founders can contact ChinaMNC on WhatsApp / WeChat at +86 153 1898 8535 for help registering and operating a company in China.
This summary is based on information published by the relevant Chinese government website and is general information, not legal or tax advice.