Guides
Everything you need to know to verify a Chinese company
Verify a Chinese Company Now
A working knowledge base for foreign buyers, investors, and legal practitioners doing business with Chinese companies. Each guide explains one piece of the corporate registry — what it means, where to find it, and how to spot the red flags.
Source & Buy
- 8 Proven Ways to Find the Best Suppliers on Alibaba
- 9 Essential Tips for Your First China Sourcing Trip to Yiwu Market
- April 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows: Registration and Phase Guide
- Buying from Temu: What Sourcing Professionals Should Know About This Fast-Growing Platform
- Buying Protective Masks on Alibaba: How to Avoid COVID-Era PPE Scams
- Canton Fair 2026 Ultimate Guide: Dates, Registration, Phases and Sourcing Strategy
- Canton Fair Complete Guide: Navigating China's Largest Sourcing Trade Show
- Canton Fair Phase 1 Guide: Electronics, Vehicles, Machinery and Hardware Sourcing
- Canton Fair Phase 3: Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Medical Devices Sourcing
- Canton Fair Postponed: Adapting Your Sourcing Strategy for Disruption
- Canton Fair Spring 2026: Practical Sourcing Guide with Dates, Phases, and Tips
- China Wholesale Markets: 15 Major Sourcing Hubs by Product Category
- China's Top Solar Panel Manufacturers: Production Hubs, Tariffs, and Sourcing Advice
- Chinese Brands Going Global: Electronics, Appliances, Fashion and Tech Leaders
- Cixi in Ningbo: China's Leading Small Home Appliance Production Hub
- Dropshipping from China: Risks, Realities, and Why It Usually Fails
- Essential Tools and Resources for Importing from China Successfully
- Factories in China: A Comprehensive Guide to Manufacturing Regions and Sourcing
- Factories in Guangdong Province: China's Most Diverse Manufacturing Powerhouse
- Factories in Shandong Province: Food, Machinery, Textiles and Chemical Production
- Foshan Furniture Manufacturers Guide: Wholesale Markets and Factory Sourcing
- Global Sources Hong Kong Shows: Asia's Premier Sourcing Trade Fair Guide
- GoPro's China Sourcing Success Story: Lessons for Product Entrepreneurs
- Guangzhou Wholesale Markets: A Complete Directory by Product Category
- Hong Kong Trade Fairs 2026: The Complete Calendar for US Importers
- How to Buy on Alibaba: An Importer's Step-by-Step Sourcing Guide
- How to Source from IndiaMART: A Practical Guide to India's Largest B2B Marketplace
- How to Source from Pinduoduo: A Practical Guide for International Buyers
- Importing Cosmetics from China to the US: Suppliers, Regulations, and Tariff Guide
- Importing Goods from China: Supplier Verification, Compliance, and Shipping Guide
- Importing Polypropylene from China: Tariffs, Applications, and Supplier Scam Prevention
- Keqiao Textile Hub: China's Largest Fabric Production and Wholesale Center
- Sourcing from China: A Veteran Importer's Complete Guide for 2026
- Sourcing from Hong Kong: A Practical Guide for US Importers
- Sourcing Travel Accessories from China: Manufacturing Hubs, Tariffs, and Trade Shows
- Tianjin's Artificial Flower Industry: A Sourcing Guide for US Importers
- Wenzhou Footwear Sourcing: Inside China's Shoe Manufacturing Capital
- What to Import from China: Profitable Product Categories and What to Avoid
- Xiamen Stone Sourcing: Tapping Into China's Granite and Marble Capital
- Yiwu Wholesale Markets: The World's Largest Small Commodities Sourcing Hub
- Zhili Children's Clothing: Sourcing from China's Kids' Wear Manufacturing Hub
More guides
- Why Verifying Chinese Companies Is Different — and Harder
- Chinese Company Registration Status: The Seven States and What They Mean
- The Chinese Business License (营业执照): A Field-by-Field Guide
- Why You Must Find the Legal Chinese Name — Not the English One
- Verifying the English Name of a Chinese Company (MOFCOM Filing Check)
- Unified Social Credit Code (USCC): China's 18-Character Company ID
- Legal Representative (法定代表人): Power, Liability, and Why It Matters to You
- Registered Capital vs. Paid-in Capital: What the Numbers Really Tell You
- Business Scope (经营范围): The Field That Decides If They Can Lawfully Export to You
- Beyond the Basics: Chinese Litigation, Enforcement, and Risk Signals
- The Official Chinese Sources for Company Data You Should Know
- China Sanctions, Blacklist and Export-Control Lists Explained
- A Practical 10-Point Checklist for Verifying Any Chinese Company
- When to DIY a Chinese Company Check and When to Use a Service
- Chinese Company Verification: Frequently Asked Questions
- How to Verify an Alibaba Supplier (Step-by-Step)
- 10 Essential Questions to Ask Chinese Suppliers Before Placing an Order
- Can You Trust a Chinese Supplier's Website? Why Online Presence Proves Nothing
- China Scams Exposed: 6 Fraud Schemes Every Importer Must Recognize
- Chinese Factory Bankruptcies: Why Supplier Verification Matters More Than Ever
- How to Find a Reliable Supplier from Malaysia: A Sourcing Guide
- How to Find a Trustworthy Supplier from Vietnam: Complete Guide
- How to Verify a Chinese Company Actually Exists Before You Send Payment
Four report tiers
Company Snapshot
Free
Instant registration basics — name, USCC, legal representative, status. 3 per day.
Basic Information
US$19.90
Registration status, USCC, legal representative, capital, scope, address.
Risk Report
US$149.90
Everything in Basic, plus litigation, enforcement, dishonest debtor status, and equity freezes.
Full Due Diligence
US$249.90
Everything in Risk, plus trademarks, patents, software copyrights, and ICP filings.