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How can I check if a company is real in China?

By Olivia Norman |

You can visit the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System website and search for registration records for the company using their Chinese name.

How do I find information on a Chinese company?

You can search for Chinese companies based on various factors, such as their location, size or primary operations (energy, raw materials, electronics).

  1. Search stock listings, such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
  2. Explore trade association websites, such as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (aseansec.org).

How do I verify a manufacturer?

There are three main ways you can verify a manufacturer:

  1. Background checks. You want to avoid scammers who will run away with your deposit, but also manufacturers who told you lies about their size, trading companies that pretend to own a factory, and so on.
  2. Factory visits.
  3. Face-to-face meetings.

Is it bad if a company is not BBB accredited?

There are a number of reasons BBB will never limit its reporting to Accredited Businesses only: 1. It would be bad for your customers. Consumers are looking for truthful, accurate and unbiased information and they come to bbb.org to get it – and that benefits you as an Accredited Business.

How do I check if a company is legitimate in China?

10 ways to find & verify Chinese suppliers you can trust

  1. Use search engines & Chinese suppliers’ directories.
  2. Make a phone call.
  3. Check business licenses.
  4. Ask for references.
  5. Get a sample.
  6. Money matters.
  7. Conduct factory audits (or at least pretend to)
  8. Make good use of databases.

What is China registry?

cn is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the People’s Republic of China. Domain name administration in mainland China is managed through a branch of the Ministry of Industry and Information. The registry is maintained by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC).

How can I find out if a company is legitimate?

Just because there is a telephone number and address given on the company’s webpage do not assume that it is legitimate. To verify the information all that you have to do is contact the local chamber of commerce that is associated with the company to ensure that the company really does exist.

How to check if a company is legit, UK regulations?

Look for a privacy policy and company history on the site. This could give you information about how long the company’s been in operation, its ethical stance, and its mission statement. Look for a company number. All UK companies should have a one and it should be displayed on their website.

How can I tell if a website is legitimate?

Look for a key or padlock icon in your browser’s address bar. Legitimate online stores and sites that store personal information will have a closed padlock or key in the address bar portion of your web browser (the bar at the top where you type in the website’s address).

How can you tell if a business is genuine?

Determining Legitimacy Through Business Registration and Other Documentation Make a visit to the company’s brick and mortar location. Check the registration data for the company website. Research whether the business has officially registered with local, state or federal authorities. Check the Better Business Bureau.