WeCom (企业微信) : Tencent's workplace hub for team chat, meetings and direct customer contact over WeChat.

WeCom is Tencent's enterprise communication and collaboration app, built by the team behind WeChat. It plays the Slack or Microsoft Teams role in Chinese workplaces.

Its edge is connecting to consumer WeChat: employees add customers' WeChat accounts as friends and serve them in chats, and the company keeps those contacts if staff leave.

WeCom is also the international edition of WeChat Work: Tencent renamed that overseas product in 2020 and supports more than ten interface languages.

Does WeCom require a Chinese business license?

Enterprise verification for WeCom requires a Chinese business license. Basic teams can use the platform without full verification but with feature limits. International companies operating in China can register using their Chinese subsidiary's business credentials and tax documents.

How is WeCom different from regular WeChat?

WeCom separates work and personal life while allowing communication between work accounts and personal WeChat contacts. It offers corporate management features like attendance, approvals, check-ins, and customer management tools. Employee personal WeChat contacts remain private from employers.

Can I use WeCom outside China?

WeCom is accessible globally through the WeChat ecosystem. It is Tencent's enterprise communication tool that integrates with personal WeChat. The app supports English interface. Registration requires a WeChat account. Data is stored on Chinese servers.