Who is behind the offer?
Connect a trading name or storefront to the registered Chinese company.
- Chinese legal name and registration
- Ownership and company changes
- What the records can—and cannot—tell you
China supplier checks · Before you commit
Found a Chinese supplier?
Know who you’re dealing with.
Before paying a deposit or placing your first order, understand the company behind the offer—and the questions worth asking.
Company records. Your invoice. The proposed payment recipient. Reviewed together, with findings explained in English.
Free guide and launch updates. Paid reviews are not open yet.
中国 CHINA → CLEAR ENGLISHCompany identityAvailable risk recordsPractical next steps
For new suppliers and existing relationships
A promising offer.
A few important questions.
Whether you found them on Alibaba, at a trade fair or through a referral, start with the company behind your order.
What deserves a closer look?
Understand relevant findings in available company and legal records.
- Operating abnormalities and penalties
- Court and enforcement findings
- Source dates, missing information and limits
Who are you being asked to pay?
Compare the company, invoice seller and proposed payment recipient.
- Names and relationships explained
- Supporting documents compared
- Questions to resolve before payment
Planned coverage depends on source availability and confirmed data permissions. Missing records are not evidence of no risk.
Your first supplier payment review
Understand the company.
Put your payment in context.
One named supplier, one proposed transaction and one payment arrangement. A focused review of the evidence you have before you commit.
- Company identity and available background findings
- Invoice and proposed recipient relationships
- Unresolved questions and practical next steps
企业 / COMPANY → 发票 / INVOICE → 收款方 / RECIPIENT
The difference
A company record is a start.
Your order adds the context.
See how the proposed review connects available company information to your actual buying decision.
| What you need to understand | Basic company report | THE CONNECTED PICTUREChinaTradeCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Which Chinese company is it? | Registration facts | Identity explained in relation to your supplier |
| What do available records show? | Fields depend on the report | Relevant findings, sources and information gaps |
| Who is selling and receiving payment? | Registration alone does not establish this | Your invoice and recipient relationship reviewed |
| What should I ask next? | Further interpretation may be needed | Specific questions tied to unresolved findings |
Marketplace protection may offer a separate dispute route; keep eligible orders and payments within its rules. DIY AI or web search can help prepare questions, but does not authenticate supplier documents or bank accounts.
A clear process
Start with what
you already have.
A supplier link, quotation or business licence helps identify the company. For a transaction review, include the invoice and relevant payment instructions.
Explore the review method →- Share the supplier and your concern
Provide relevant documents securely. We may need more information to identify the right entity.
- Review the evidence
Compare the identified company, available records and the documents for your proposed transaction.
- Understand the findings
See what could be established, what remains unclear and what to ask next.
Before you decide
Useful answers. Clear boundaries.
Can I order a review now?
Paid intake is not open yet. You can request the free supplier guide and register for launch updates without payment.
Does this confirm a supplier is safe?
No. Findings help you assess the evidence; they cannot guarantee honesty, product quality, delivery or future conduct.
What if the invoice and payment names differ?
A factory, trading company or related entity may have a legitimate role. The relationship needs supporting evidence; an unexplained difference is a question to resolve, not an automatic fraud finding.
Does this authenticate a bank account or inspect a factory?
No. The standard review does not include bank-account authentication, on-site inspection, product testing or legal advice. Reviewing recipient relationships is different from independently confirming account ownership.
Who operates ChinaTradeCheck?
ChinaTradeCheck is operated by Celotech Pty Ltd, Australia. Read our company information and methodology to understand the service and its limits.
Your next step
Know what to ask
before you commit.
Get the free supplier guide and register your interest in the review service.
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