01 · Executive summary
Nine-dimension credit picture
Each check is scored 0–100 from official government data, cross-referenced across sources. The overall 72/100 rolls up from these dimensions.
Administrative penalties
66
Strengths
Real manufacturer with production floor confirmed via unscripted video walkthroughRegistered address matches a 6,200 m² industrial building in Bao'an District.
Export licence active since 2016 with clean customs recordNo customs penalties, no denied-shipments record.
Tax rating "B" for three consecutive yearsAbove the ~65% median for private Guangdong manufacturers.
Ownership unchanged in 4 yearsFounder holds 65%; no equity pledges filed.
Areas of concern
One open contract dispute filed by a US buyer in March 2026Case still pending — request buyer references from 2025+ before wiring balance.
ISO 9001 certificate expires in 40 daysAsk for renewal confirmation or a certified re-audit before shipment.
One "operational abnormality" listed in 2022, since resolvedLate annual filing; company was removed from the abnormal list in Feb 2023.
Payment instructions request wire to a Hong Kong entity, not the mainland licenceCommon but material — confirm the HK entity is a related party in writing on company letterhead.
02 · Company profile
Registration & identity
Sourced from the National Enterprise Credit Information System (GSXT) and the Shenzhen Administration for Market Regulation.
Legal name (CN)
深圳市顶点制造有限公司
Legal name (EN)
Shenzhen Apex Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Unified Social Credit Code
91440300MA5EXXX7XX
Legal representative
Chen X.
Registered capital
CNY 8,000,000 (paid-in)
Established
March 14, 2014 · 11 years
Company type
Limited Liability Company
Registered address
Building 4, XX Industrial Park, Bao'an District, Shenzhen
Business scope keywords
生产 (production) · 制造 (manufacturing) · 进出口 (import/export)
Operating status
Active · in good standing
03 · Ownership & control
Who actually owns this company
Shareholder ledger from GSXT, cross-referenced with equity-pledge and freeze records.
| Shareholder | Type | Contribution | Stake | Since |
|---|
| Chen X. 陈某 | Individual | CNY 5,200,000 | 65% | 2014 |
| Liu X. 刘某 | Individual | CNY 2,000,000 | 25% | 2016 |
| Apex HK Trading Ltd. | Corporate (HK) | CNY 800,000 | 10% | 2019 |
Analyst note
Ownership has been stable since 2019; the Hong Kong entity is majority-owned by the same legal representative, which explains — and legitimises — the HK payment instructions flagged earlier. Ask for the HK certificate of incorporation and a signed statement confirming the affiliation before wiring the balance.
04 · Court & enforcement records
Litigation history
Pulled from China Judgements Online (中国裁判文书网) and the Supreme People's Court enforcement register.
| Filed | Case | Role | Type | Status |
|---|
| Mar 2026 | (2026)粤0306民初XXXX号 | Defendant | Sales contract dispute | Pending |
| Nov 2024 | (2024)粤0306民初XXXX号 | Plaintiff | Unpaid balance recovery | Pending |
| Jul 2022 | (2022)粤0306民初XXXX号 | Defendant | Labour dispute | Settled |
| Sep 2020 | (2020)粤0306民初XXXX号 | Defendant | Delivery delay | Ruled in supplier's favour |
05 · Registration changes
What has moved, and when
Every registration change is public in China. Frequent late-stage changes to legal rep or registered capital are the strongest quiet predictor of trouble.
Feb 2025 Low impact
Business scope expanded — added "medical device components"
Consistent with the buyer's declared product line. No permits missing for the added scope.
Jun 2023 Medium
Registered capital increased CNY 5M → CNY 8M
Capital increases typically signal growth; verified as paid-in, not just subscribed.
Aug 2022 Medium
Listed on "operational abnormality" list (late annual report)
Removed 6 months later after the filing was submitted. Not a serious signal in isolation, but the reason to check the 2025 annual filing is on time.
May 2019 Low
New shareholder — Apex HK Trading Ltd. (10%)
Related-party structure, same beneficial owner. Explains the Hong Kong payment instructions.
06 · Tax & trade compliance
Tax rating and customs record
A supplier's tax rating is a strong proxy for how they treat contractual obligations to counterparties — including you.
Tax credit rating 2025
B — Compliant
VAT status
General taxpayer
Customs registration
4403960XXX
Customs credit rating
General credit
Declared export volume 2025
USD 3.1M
Top declared destinations
United States · Germany · Australia
07 · Factory site verification
Is there actually a factory at the address
Satellite + street imagery review of the registered address, plus a live 22-minute unscripted video walkthrough with the production supervisor.
Bao'an District, Shenzhen · 22.6612° N, 113.8322° E
Registered address matches physical building✓ Confirmed
Building typeIndustrial (~6,200 m²)
Loading bays visible✓ 3 bays
Signage matches company name✓ Chinese & English
Live video walkthrough✓ 22 min, unscripted
Machinery matches product claims✓ 14 injection lines
Worker count during walkthrough~80 on floor
Shared premises with other entitiesPartial — 1 sub-tenant
08 · Certifications & IP
Certificates and intellectual property
Certificate authenticity checked against issuer registries where available.
| Certification | Number | Issued | Expires | Status |
|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 (Quality) | CN-XXXX-Q | 2023-09 | 2026-08 | Expires in 40 days |
| ISO 14001 (Environment) | CN-XXXX-E | 2024-02 | 2027-01 | Valid |
| BSCI social audit | — | 2025-04 | 2027-04 | Valid · grade B |
| CE (product-specific) | — | 2024-11 | — | On file |
Intellectual property
7 utility-model patents, 3 design patents, 2 registered trademarks. No IP infringement lawsuits filed against the company.
09 · Analyst recommendation
Proceed — with two conditions
Chen X., senior analyst · Shenzhen desk
Shenzhen Apex is a real manufacturer with an eleven-year operating history, a stable ownership picture, a clean customs record and an export licence used continuously since 2016. The 72/100 overall reflects two live items and one recurring pattern worth resolving before the buyer wires the balance.
"This is the kind of supplier we approve most weeks — genuine, but with paper-thin loose ends. Fix the loose ends before the balance, and this order is well-scoped."
Do these two things before wiring the balance:
- Get a signed letter on Apex letterhead confirming Apex HK Trading Ltd. is a wholly-controlled affiliate, and that payment to the HK entity discharges the mainland invoice.
- Request the renewed ISO 9001 certificate — or a written commitment that shipment will not release before renewal is confirmed.
CX
Chen X. Senior analyst · FactoryChecker Shenzhen
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