China Factory Verification & Background Check
Verify Genuine Manufacturers and Eliminate Scam Risks Before Wiring Foreign Currency
The Reality of Ghost Factories and Trading Fraud
- ✕Anyone can set up an impressive Alibaba storefront or English website for under $500.
- ✕Scammers often provide personal or third-party offshore bank accounts in Hong Kong or Singapore.
- ✕Disputes in Chinese local courts are practically impossible for Indian MSMEs to resolve remotely.
- ✕Unverified suppliers frequently swap agreed high-grade components with sub-par materials.
Step-by-Step Execution Process
Official License & Registration Lookup
We pull the company's official corporate record directly from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
Capital & Shareholder Structure Analysis
Verification of paid-up registered capital (注册资本) and litigation/debt history.
Bank Account Beneficiary Verification
Confirming that the company name on the commercial invoice matches the recipient bank account exactly.
Production Capacity & Equipment Check
Verification of operating facilities, ISO certificates, export licenses, and employee headcount.
Detailed 15-Page Due Diligence Dossier
You receive an executive report grading the supplier (Pass / Warning / High Risk) with actionable recommendations.
Exact Client Deliverables
Operational City Hubs
Covered Product Industries
Service Pricing & Packages
Basic Desktop Due Diligence
Official registry, license, bank verification, and court record search
- Completed within 24-48 hours
- Full government registry report
- Bank beneficiary check
- English translated findings
- Pass/Fail risk verdict
On-Site Physical Spot-Check
Physical inspector visits the factory address in China
- Inspector visits physical premises
- Photos of facility, machinery & workers
- Interview with factory management
- Verification of raw material inventory
- Video footage of production lines
The Challenge
Client received a proforma invoice for $45,000 with instructions to transfer funds to a personal bank account in Shenzhen due to 'temporary company account maintenance'.
The Travel Zenius Solution
Travel Zenius conducted emergency due diligence. We discovered the company had been dissolved 4 months prior and the contact person was a former rogue employee using old email credentials.
Measurable Commercial Results
- Prevented $45,000 (approx. ₹39 Lakhs) complete wire fraud
- Assisted client in locating a verified alternative weaving mill in Shaoxing, Zhejiang
- Order delivered safely with proper commercial export documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a supplier background check take?
Our desktop verification is delivered within 24 to 48 hours. An on-site physical factory inspection is typically completed within 3 to 4 business days.
What is the biggest red flag when verifying a Chinese supplier?
Asking you to remit money to a bank account whose beneficiary name differs from the official registered company name on the business license.
Ready to Get Started with China Factory Verification & Background Check?
Contact our Delhi office or connect with our bilingual China procurement team immediately via WhatsApp.
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