China company verification user guide

China company verification user guideFollow this workflow to move from a supplier name to a selected company profile and a report decision.How to use ChinaValidateWork through the steps in order when you need to confirm a Chinese supplier before payment, contracting, or onboarding.01Start with a reliable identifierUse the Chinese legal name or the 18-digit Unified Social Credit Code whenever possible. If you only have a short name, begin with fuzzy search and compare the candidates carefully.Chinese legal nameUnified Social Credit CodeProvince or citySupplier invoice or contract name02Select the matching company from the candidate listReview each candidate before opening the profile. Similar names, local branches, and affiliated entities can appear in the same search result set.Legal nameRegistration statusProvinceRepresentative03Open the company profileOpen the basic profile after the candidate looks relevant. The profile should help you confirm the legal identity before deciding whether deeper evidence is needed.Basic registry fieldsEnglish-readable labelsOriginal Chinese valuesMatched USCC04Compare the record with supplier documentsCheck the registry record against invoices, contracts, pro forma documents, bank details, export papers, and onboarding forms.Name consistencyEntity mismatchRepresentative mismatchStatus concerns05Decide whether to order a deeper reportUse a full report when the transaction amount, document inconsistency, approval policy, or supplier risk level requires more evidence.Payment riskInternal approvalHigh-value orderManual review needCommon workflow questionsUse these checks when a supplier record is not straightforward.Which field should I trust first?The registered Chinese legal name and USCC are the strongest identity fields. English trading names should be treated as supporting context.Can I check a company before ordering a paid report?Yes. You can review the fuzzy candidate list and open the basic company profile before deciding whether to order a paid report.What should I do when two candidates look similar?Compare province, registration status, representative, and document evidence before selecting the entity. Do not rely on a partial name match alone.Start checking Chinese companies nowEnter the Chinese legal name or USCC, then confirm the matching company. If you only have an English name, use the search page to narrow down the candidates.Start a company checkRead how-to articles