Your independent inspection and due-diligence team in China — from a $129 desk verification of the licence, GSXT registration, court records and bank account, right through to a full on-site audit of the factory floor. Zhuhai-based, working only for the buyer, so every red flag is caught before you wire a deposit.
A 60-second look at why buyers lose deposits — and how we stop that.
Start cheap, escalate only if the deal justifies it. Every step is run by our own people in China — never a sourcing agent taking commission from the factory.
Licence, GSXT, court records, export licence and bank account checked from the desk in 72 hours.
From $129 Step 2Our auditor walks the floor: machinery, capacity, QC records and certificates verified in person.
From $749 Step 3Enforceable Chinese-law contracts, and guided visits where we've already done the homework.
From $449 If it goes wrongWe sit down with the factory owner in Chinese, file in hand, and negotiate your money back.
From $2,449A 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.
No real production facility exists at the registered address, just an office, or nothing at all.
Trading companies posing as manufacturers, quietly adding a 30–50% markup to everything you order.
Outstanding court actions, blacklists, and enforcement orders that signal a supplier in serious trouble.
Your order quietly handed to an unqualified workshop you never agreed to and never inspected.
Companies on the edge of collapse that take your deposit, then disappear before production starts.
ISO and product certs borrowed from another company or self-declared without any real testing.
Our verification covers the critical areas that determine whether a Chinese supplier is legitimate, capable, and safe to work with.
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.
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.
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.
We determine whether you're dealing with a real manufacturer or a middleman trading company, so you know exactly who actually makes your product.
From request to comprehensive report in 72 hours.
Provide the Chinese company name, contact information, and any documentation you have. Takes less than 5 minutes.
Our China-based analysts dig into business registries, court records, export databases, and our on-ground network.
Senior experts cross-reference every data point, spot red flags, and assess real production capabilities against claims.
Get a comprehensive PDF with risk score, red flags, and a clear go/no-go recommendation within 72 hours.
We're a small team based in Zhuhai and Shenzhen — bilingual analysts who read the same Chinese government databases the good buyers use, plus visit factories in person when it counts. We publish 1–2 short videos every week on YouTube walking through what we see week to week: the red flags, the scams, the small tells that separate a real factory from a well-dressed middleman.
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. |
Comprehensive due diligence on any Chinese factory before you send a deposit. No tiers, no retainers, no "preferred supplier network" just the facts.
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.
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The $129 verification report above is the entry step — it catches the vast majority of scams and mismatches before you spend anything bigger. For bigger deals, or deals that have already gone sideways, our Zhuhai/Shenzhen team can put people on the ground, draft enforceable contracts, or negotiate face-to-face in Chinese. All priced honestly, all cheaper than the incumbents.
A full day inside the factory: machinery counted, QC systems reviewed, your product photographed on the line, signed audit report. Confirms it is a real production site — not a showroom.
Factory audit details →Bilingual contracts written under Chinese law — correct legal entity, official company chop, and jurisdiction clauses that Chinese courts will actually enforce.
Talk to us →You fly in — we've already done the homework. Itinerary, driver, translator, optional on-floor QC and a lawyer on standby. Transparent pass-through pricing.
Talk to us →Deposit disappeared? Wrong product shipped? We sit down with the factory owner in Chinese, file in hand. The factory knows this isn't a buyer they can ignore.
Talk to us →Every engagement above is scoped to your deal. Tell us the situation and we'll point you at the cheapest thing that actually solves it — often that's just the $129 report.
See full services page →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.
Notes from our analysts on verifying Chinese factories — what we check, what we find, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
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.
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.
