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
- STEP 01
Official License & Registration Lookup
We pull the company's official corporate record directly from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce.
- STEP 02
Capital & Shareholder Structure Analysis
Verification of paid-up registered capital (zhuce ziben) and litigation/debt history.
- STEP 03
Bank Account Beneficiary Verification
Confirming that the company name on the commercial invoice matches the recipient bank account exactly.
- STEP 04
Production Capacity & Equipment Check
Verification of operating facilities, ISO certificates, export licenses, and employee headcount.
- STEP 05
Detailed 15-Page Due Diligence Dossier
You receive an executive report grading the supplier (Pass / Warning / High Risk) with actionable recommendations.
Exact Client Deliverables
- Official Chinese Business License translation and validation seal
- Legal representative & ultimate shareholder identity dossier
- Court litigation, blacklists, and regulatory violation check
- Bank beneficiary name certification to prevent wire fraud
- Risk rating score (0 to 100) with final commercial recommendation
Operational City Hubs
- Guangzhou
- Shenzhen
- Foshan
- Dongguan
- Yiwu
- Ningbo
- Wenzhou
- Suzhou
Covered Product Industries
- All Manufacturing Sectors
- Machinery
- Electronics
- Chemicals & Plastics
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.
Guides and Tools for This Service
The overviews that explain the subject in full, and the calculators that put numbers on it.
About to Pay a Supplier?
Send us the supplier's name and licence. We check the company before money leaves India.