How we verify a Chinese supplier
Every report follows the same route: identify the risk, run the checks against official Chinese sources, and hand you a plain-English verdict within 72 hours.
What an Alibaba profile won't tell you
A polished profile and fast replies feel reassuring. But right before you wire a deposit, these are the things that quietly sink deals, and you can't see any of them from the outside.
Ghost factories
No real production facility exists at the registered address, just an office, or nothing at all.
Disguised middlemen
Trading companies posing as manufacturers, quietly adding a 30–50% markup to everything you order.
Lawsuits & enforcement
Outstanding court actions, blacklists, and enforcement orders that signal a supplier in serious trouble.
Secret subcontracting
Your order quietly handed to an unqualified workshop you never agreed to and never inspected.
Hidden bankruptcy risk
Companies on the edge of collapse that take your deposit, then disappear before production starts.
Faked certifications
ISO and product certs borrowed from another company or self-declared without any real testing.
What we check for you
Our verification covers the critical areas that determine whether a Chinese supplier is legitimate, capable, and safe to work with.
Business License Verification
We confirm the factory is legally registered in China, check their business scope, and verify they have the legal right to manufacture and export your product.
Physical Factory Verification
We confirm the factory actually exists at the registered address and assess production floor conditions, equipment, and worker count, not just what they show on Alibaba.
Financial & Legal Risk Scan
We check for outstanding lawsuits, court enforcement actions, debt issues, and bankruptcy risk so you don't send a deposit to a company about to collapse.
Trading Company vs. Factory
We determine whether you're dealing with a real manufacturer or a middleman trading company, so you know exactly who actually makes your product.
Our 4-step due-diligence process
From request to comprehensive report in 72 hours.
Submit Factory Details
Provide the Chinese company name, contact information, and any documentation you have. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Investigation Begins
Our China-based analysts dig into business registries, court records, export databases, and our on-ground network.
Analysis & Verification
Senior experts cross-reference every data point, spot red flags, and assess real production capabilities against claims.
Receive Your Report
Get a comprehensive PDF with risk score, red flags, and a clear go/no-go recommendation within 72 hours.
What's in your verification report
Every report includes critical intelligence you need to make informed sourcing decisions. Here's exactly what we verify and why it matters.
| Report Section | What We Verify | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Entity Verification | Official company registration, business license validity, legal representative identity | Confirms you're dealing with a real, legally registered business that can be held accountable. |
| Factory vs. Trading Co. | Actual business type, production capabilities, facility ownership, workforce size | Reveals if they're a manufacturer or middleman — directly impacting your pricing and quality control. |
| Financial Health Check | Credit reports, debt levels, lawsuit history, bankruptcy risk, enforcement actions | Protects against suppliers who might disappear with your deposit or fail to complete orders. |
| Physical Location Audit | Registered address verification, production facility photos, warehouse and equipment details | Ensures the impressive factory photos match reality and production happens where claimed. |
| Export Qualifications | Export license status, customs records, international trade history | Confirms legal ability to export and ship internationally without customs problems. |
| Production Capacity | Employee count, equipment inventory, current client load, output capabilities | Verifies they can actually handle your order volume and delivery timeline. |
| Quality Certifications | ISO certifications, industry-specific standards (CE, FDA, BSCI), audit history | Validates quality claims and ensures products will meet your market's requirements. |
| Ownership Structure | Parent companies, subsidiaries, beneficial owners, related entities | Reveals hidden connections and ensures you understand who you're really doing business with. |
| Reputation Analysis | Customer disputes, legal proceedings, industry standing, years in operation | Provides crucial context about reliability and professionalism based on track record. |
| Red Flag Summary | Clear warnings about any risks, concerns, or inconsistencies discovered | Highlights critical issues that could impact your business relationship or investment. |
Get in touch
Have questions about our verification service? Send us a message and we'll respond within 24 hours. For urgent requests, just mention it in your message.
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