Before sending a deposit to a Chinese supplier, start with identity verification. Confirm the registered company name, Unified Social Credit Code, legal representative, registration status, and operating address.
Core fields to check
Ask the supplier for its Chinese company name and 18-character Unified Social Credit Code. These two fields are the most stable starting point for matching official and commercial registry data.
When to request analyst review
If the company name, payment beneficiary, export documents, or invoice issuer do not match, use a manual review before making a high-value payment.