Verify Chinese factories before you wire money
Don't risk your investment. Get a comprehensive factory verification report from China-based trade experts who know exactly what to look for, and exactly which red flags to catch.
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. |
One flat price.
Delivered in 72 hours.
Comprehensive due diligence on any Chinese factory before you send a deposit. No tiers, no retainers, no "preferred supplier network" just the facts.
What you receive
A professional 5–7 page PDF report delivered within 72 hours. Every report includes a clear risk score, identified red flags, and a straightforward go/no-go recommendation. No fluff — just the facts you need to make an informed decision.
Delivered via email within 72 hours of orderingFull due-diligence report. Everything you need to know before wiring money.
- Business license verification + legal scope analysis
- Judicial risk scan (lawsuits, enforcement, blacklists)
- Export history & customs data verification
- Certification audit (ISO, BSCI, product-specific certs)
- Online reputation analysis (Alibaba, 1688, forums)
- Trading company vs. factory determination
- Ownership structure & related entities check
- 5–7 page PDF with risk score & clear go/no-go call
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our factory verification services.
Our standard turnaround is 72 hours from receiving your supplier information. Every report goes through the same thorough process — research, cross-referencing, expert analysis, and compilation into a clear, actionable PDF.
If we cannot locate sufficient information about your supplier, this is actually valuable intelligence — it often indicates the company is either very new, operating under a different name, or potentially fraudulent. In rare cases where we cannot complete a meaningful report, we provide a full refund. However, in 95% of cases, the absence of information itself provides critical insights for your decision-making.
We stand behind our research quality. If our report contains factual errors or fails to include the standard verification points we promise, we'll either conduct additional research at no charge or provide a full refund. However, we cannot offer refunds simply because the findings aren't what you hoped to hear — negative findings often provide the most valuable protection.
Our reports synthesize data from official Chinese government databases, business registries, and verified industry sources. We cross-reference all critical information through multiple channels. While no due diligence can guarantee 100% accuracy (companies can change quickly), our multi-source verification process ensures the highest possible reliability. We clearly indicate the source and verification date for all key data points.
Absolutely. We maintain strict confidentiality protocols. Your supplier will never know you've ordered a verification report. All client information is encrypted and stored securely. Our analysts sign non-disclosure agreements, and we never share, sell, or reuse client data. Your competitive advantage stays protected.
While anyone can Google a Chinese company name, meaningful due diligence requires access to Chinese-language databases, understanding of Chinese business structures, and the ability to interpret local business documents. Our analysts access subscription-only databases, court records, and regulatory filings not indexed by search engines. More importantly, we know which red flags to look for and can spot discrepancies that automated translations miss. A desk-based research report, done properly, catches the vast majority of issues before you ever need to fly someone out.
Yes. If you need regular factory verifications as part of your sourcing operations, we offer discounted bulk packages and ongoing partnership arrangements. Contact us directly to discuss your specific volume needs and we'll customize a plan that fits your business.
Right now we focus exclusively on factory verification. Once you have a factory in mind, we verify everything about them before you send a deposit. We may offer supplier sourcing services in the future — contact us if you want to be notified when that launches.
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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Ready to verify your supplier?
Before you wire that deposit, know exactly who you're dealing with. Our boots-on-the-ground verification gives you the confidence to source safely from China.