Service
Chinese Supplier Verification Service
Before you send money or place an order, get an independent review of the supplier's identity, business information and obvious warning signs.
From $79
Supplier verification reduces information gaps but does not guarantee future delivery, quality or business performance.
Who This Service Is For
- Importers dealing with a new Chinese supplier
- E-commerce sellers sourcing products from China
- Buyers preparing to pay a deposit
- Businesses comparing several potential suppliers
- Clients who found a supplier through Alibaba, 1688, a trade show, Google or direct outreach
- Buyers concerned about inconsistencies in company, address or contact information
What We Do
We review the supplier information you provide, check available business information and look for obvious inconsistencies that may deserve further investigation. Depending on the available information, this may include:
- Supplier identity
- Registered company information
- Contact information
- Website information
- Address information
- Product claims
- Business scope
- Documents provided by the supplier
- Quotations or invoices
- Online business presence
- Obvious inconsistencies or warning signs
What We Check
- Supplier Identity — Review whether the supplier identity corresponds with available business information.
- Company Information — Review relevant registration information connected to the supplier.
- Contact Details — Compare available contact, website and company information for obvious inconsistencies.
- Address Information — Review the supplied and registered address information where available.
- Product & Business Alignment — Consider whether the supplier's stated products appear broadly consistent with available company or business-scope information.
- Documents — Review supplied documents for obvious inconsistencies within the agreed verification scope.
- Red Flags — Highlight notable discrepancies, missing information or issues that may justify further checks.
What You Receive
- Supplier identity summary
- Relevant company information
- Address and contact observations
- Product/business alignment observations
- Review of supplied documents where included
- Identified inconsistencies
- Potential warning signs
- Recommended next verification step where appropriate
How It Works
- Send Us the Supplier Information — Provide the supplier name, website, product, contact details, quotation and any documents you have.
- Tell Us Your Concerns — Let us know if there is anything specific you want checked before paying or ordering.
- We Review the Supplier — We compare the available supplier and business information within the agreed scope.
- Receive the Verification Summary — You receive the findings, notable inconsistencies and suggested next steps where appropriate.
Pricing
From $79
The starting price covers a standard supplier verification. More complex research, multiple entities, urgent requests or expanded checks may require a custom quote.
Get an Exact Quote →What We Need From You
- Supplier name
- Chinese registered company name
- Website
- Alibaba / 1688 / marketplace link
- Contact person's name
- Email
- Phone or messaging contact
- Supplier address
- Product you intend to purchase
- Quotation or pro forma invoice
- Business license
- Payment instructions if relevant
- Any specific concerns
What Is Not Included
- Guarantee that a supplier will deliver
- Guarantee of future product quality
- Financial audit
- Legal due diligence
- Credit guarantee
- Laboratory testing
- Certification testing
- Detailed factory capability audit
- Product inspection
- Physical factory visit unless separately ordered
For higher-risk or higher-value orders, supplier verification may be combined with a Factory Visit, Factory Verification or Product Inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I verify a Chinese supplier before paying?
Start by checking the supplier's business identity, company information, address, contact details and documents for consistency. For higher-value transactions, an on-site factory visit or product inspection may provide additional information.
Can you tell me whether a Chinese supplier is legitimate?
We can review available supplier and business information and identify notable inconsistencies or warning signs. No verification service can guarantee future behavior or completely eliminate commercial risk.
Can you verify a supplier I found on Alibaba or 1688?
Yes. Send us the supplier profile or product link together with any company names, quotations, contact information or documents you have.
Is supplier verification the same as a factory audit?
No. Supplier verification is primarily an information and identity review. A factory visit or more detailed on-site assessment is a separate service.
Should I verify a supplier before sending a deposit?
Verification can be useful before making a significant payment to a new supplier. The appropriate level of checking depends on the order value, supplier history and level of commercial risk.
What should I do if the supplier information does not match?
An inconsistency does not automatically mean fraud, but it should be understood before proceeding. Depending on the issue, further documents, direct clarification or an on-site visit may be appropriate.
Want to Verify a Supplier Before You Pay?
Send us the supplier details, product information and any documents you have. We’ll review the request and confirm what can be checked.