Don’t get caught out by a fraudulent or second-rate Chinese supplier or manufacturer. Know before you go with the Epic Sourcing Verification Report.
We'll verify your Chinese supplier or manufacturer in under 48 hours, so you can source with confidence.
Before you sign on the dotted line, it pays to know exactly who you are working with. We'll put your Chinese manufacturer through their paces, take a good look at their "CV", and make sure they are the right fit for your business.
Order ReportEvery verification report comes with a free follow-up consultation with one of our sourcing specialists. We'll discuss our findings and analyse any potential risks or concerns. If you think the supplier or manufacturer is the right fit for your business, we can help you plan your next step.
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We'll send you a simple form to complete
We brief the team and start the verification process
Your report will be delivered to your inbox in under 48 hours.
We'll follow up with a call or email to discuss our findings.
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First, request a copy of their business licence, as this will A) begin the verification process and B) give you their registration number and other details.
Their registration number will appear as an 18 digit number on the top left of the licence. Their registration number can be used to find their address, registered capital, business scope and, crucially, prove they are legally registered in China.
Other ways to check a company in China include regular communication, verification and references from trusted sources and previous clients, or popping over to China for a visit!
Otherwise, ask us for a fast and simple verification report: In your inbox in under 48 Hours.
Yes.
Their registration number can be used to find their address, registered capital, business scope and, crucially, prove they are legally registered in China.
You can find a Chinese companies registration number by visiting the website of the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System; http://www.gsxt.gov.cn/index.html. Once you enter the company name in the search box, their registration information will appear on the following page. Note: This website is in Chinese.
You will need their full registered name and their registration number.
To verify the quality of their goods, their communication skills and find references to past clients and reviews, further research is needed.
Yes.
Be doubtful of unverified traders on Alibaba. Whilst not a fool-proof system, verified traders on Alibaba must supply the company's profile, production capabilities, products and process controls to be verified by a third party .
Yes. Please call to discuss options!
If they supply the following; a business licence, their registration number and a verification report from a third party.
Communication with your potential supplier will give a good indication of the future success of your business partnership; do they respond on time and in a way that’s easy to understand? Are they willing to provide you information or contact with previous clients? Do they have several years of product brochures, advertising, promotional materials or a presence at Expos?
Whilst a manufacturer does just that (manufactures), a trading company acts as an intermediary between manufacturers and importers. One way to tell the difference is to review their product catalogue, if it seems like there’s no way a single manufacturer could make that many product options available, chances are they are a trading company working with several manufacturers.
Trading companies are often more expensive than a sourcing agent (just saying…)
A trading company on Alibaba works the same as any trading company, they act as a mediary between manufacturers and importers.
- Alibaba: Alibaba.com: Manufacturers, Suppliers, Exporters & Importers from the world's largest online B2B marketplace
- Global Sources:Global Sources | Verified Suppliers, Wholesale Manufacturers & Distributors from Global B2B Sourcing Platform
- The HKTDC: HKTDC
- Made In China: http://www.made-in-china.com/
- Global Market: GMC Certified Manufacturers, Suppliers, Factories, Exporters from China & Hong Kong-GlobalMarket.com
A Chinese Manufacturers Directory is a great way to make initial contact with a potential supplier. However, make sure to do due diligence and be sure that they can reliably fulfil your needs before embarking on a long-term, expensive, relationship.