Practical Resource
Chinese Supplier Verification Checklist
Use this checklist before paying a new supplier or when important company, contract, factory, or bank details change.
| ✓ | Verification point | Evidence or notes |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Chinese legal company name | ||
| Unified Social Credit Code | ||
| Business licence status and registered address | ||
| Business scope relevant to the quoted product or service | ||
| English trading name linked to the legal entity | ||
| Quotation party matches contract party | ||
| Invoice party matches agreed counterparty | ||
| Bank beneficiary and account country checked | ||
| Reason documented for any third-party or affiliated beneficiary | ||
| Factory ownership, lease, affiliate, or subcontractor relationship | ||
| Relevant production processes and equipment | ||
| Quality-control responsibility and inspection records | ||
| Certifications verified with issuing body where important | ||
| Website, email domain, phone, and key contacts are consistent | ||
| References, samples, or previous shipment evidence reviewed | ||
| Payment, inspection, delivery, and dispute terms documented |
How to use it
Complete the legal and payment identity section before discussing commercial risk. Treat every mismatch as an open question. Record the answer, supporting document, date checked, and person responsible for approval.
This resource is a general business tool and does not replace legal, quality, financial, customs, or compliance advice. Adapt it to the product, market, and transaction.