At the initial stage of contact with a Chinese supplier, business decisions are often based on quotations, websites, communication through platforms such as Alibaba or WeChat, and documents provided by the supplier. However, such information is not always reliable. At an early stage, it is often difficult to determine whether the other party is a legally operating company or merely an entity pretending to be a manufacturer or intermediary. The BASIC Chinese Company Verification Report helps organize these uncertainties and provides a quick, objective overview of the essential facts regarding the selected business partner.

More general information about the process and methodology of verifying Chinese companies can be found here.

The BASIC Report is a fast and reliable first stage of Chinese supplier verification that helps determine whether the company operates legally, what its legal status is, and what basic business risks may be associated with cooperation.

It serves as the first risk filter and a starting point for further negotiations, commercial discussions, or placing an initial order. The report helps separate a legitimate supplier from a potential business risk before company funds, time, and reputation are exposed. The Chinese Company Verification Report is prepared as a structured document that can be used internally within the company, shared with partners or management, and retained as part of a documented decision-making process. This is not a general guide about importing from China – it is a practical decision-making document regarding a specific Chinese company.

What Does the BASIC Report Include?

The BASIC Chinese Company Verification Report is based on an analysis of official registration data and information obtained from public Chinese databases. The report is supplemented by an industry analysis of the verified company and an expert assessment of the collected information. As a result, the client receives practical conclusions and recommendations that support informed business decisions.

The BASIC Report is delivered as a clear and professionally structured PDF document that organizes the key information regarding the verified entity in an easy-to-understand format. Each report concerns one specific Chinese company and consists of structured sections that allow for quick access to the most important information

Check what a sample Chinese company verification report looks like.

What Practical Value Does the BASIC Report Provide?

The BASIC Report answers simple yet critical questions that should always be addressed before starting cooperation with a Chinese supplier. Its purpose is to provide a fast and structured verification of the Chinese company regarding key information that directly affects business security.

In practice, the BASIC Report allows you to quickly verify:

• Legal Status and Company Registration in China: Whether the company is officially registered and holds a valid legal status allowing it to conduct business activities.
  
  
• Consistency of Registration Data: Whether the company uses correct registration details consistent with official Chinese records.
  
  
• Scope of Business Activity and Business Profile: Whether the company’s actual operations correspond to its declared business profile and scope of activity.
  
  
• Payment Information and Bank Account Verification: Whether the provided payment details, including the bank account, are consistent with the company’s legal identity.
  
  
• Reliability of Commercial Documents: Whether invoices are issued by the proper legal entity and whether the presented documents appear legitimate or contain inconsistencies, formal deficiencies, or suspicious elements.

As a result, the BASIC Report serves as an initial risk filter in the supplier selection process. It helps identify situations where cooperation may involve elevated risks from the outset. In addition, it highlights areas that require further clarification before entering into negotiations, signing a Sales Contract with a Chinese Supplier or making an advance payment. For larger orders or long-term business relationships, businesses may also consider the PRO Report, which includes an analysis of litigation records, intellectual property rights and ownership structures.

BASIC Report Price and Delivery Time

The price of the BASIC Report depends on the selected delivery time. Standard delivery is completed within up to 3 business days after payment confirmation and receipt of all required information and documents. Before starting the verification process, we always confirm whether the selected delivery timeframe is available.

* Delivery time excludes weekends and public holidays observed in China and EU.

How to Order the BASIC Verification Report?

To initiate verification and order a BASIC Report, please send an inquiry via email along with basic information identifying the Chinese counterparty. It is essential to provide the full Chinese company name or submit a business license. Based on this information, it is possible to confirm the entity’s existence and its legal status.

Whenever possible, it is also recommended to provide additional documents such as: export license, bank account certificate, commercial invoice, payment details. These documents allow us to verify whether invoices are issued by the correct legal entity and assess the credibility of the submitted materials. This helps identify inconsistencies, formal deficiencies, or suspicious elements. For a more complete assessment, it is also recommended to provide background information regarding how contact with the supplier was established. For example, whether the contact originated through: a direct offer, trade fairs, online platforms, or B2B marketplaces. It is worth noting that if technical documentation, product specifications or other confidential business information will be shared during discussions with a supplier, it is advisable to put in place a NNN Agreement with a Chinese Business Partner before any such information is disclosed.

If obtaining documents is difficult or communication with the supplier is limited, it is also possible to provide us with the company’s contact details. In such cases, we may support the verification process by attempting to independently obtain the necessary information and documentation. Each case is analyzed individually, and the scope of verification is adjusted to the stage of cooperation and the available materials.

Chinese Company Verification – BASIC Report

Do not make business decisions based solely on supplier declarations. The BASIC Report helps verify whether a Chinese company operates legally, what its legal status is, and what basic risks may be associated with cooperation. It is the first step toward a secure and stable business relationship

Contact us to verify a Chinese company before paying a deposit or starting cooperation.

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