What is the best way to search for a Chinese company?
Use the registered Chinese legal name or the 18-digit Unified Social Credit Code when you have it. Short Chinese keywords can be used first to find candidate companies.
Questions before checking a Chinese company
Clear answers for buyers who need to search a company, compare candidates, and decide whether a detailed report is needed.
Common questions
Use these answers before opening a company profile or ordering a deeper report.
Is the fuzzy search list charged?
No. Credits are only used when you open a specific company profile and request the detailed company information behind that match.
Why do several companies appear for one supplier name?
Many Chinese businesses have similar names, branch entities, or affiliated companies. Confirm the legal name, USCC, province, representative, and registration status before you rely on a result.
Can I use an English trading name?
An English trading name may help your internal notes, but Chinese registry matching should be based on the Chinese legal name or USCC whenever possible.
Will the supplier know that I checked the company?
No. The search and report workflow is designed for buyer-side review using company registry information and internal verification records.
When should I order a full report?
Order a full report when the payment amount, document inconsistencies, approval requirements, or risk level justify a deeper evidence package.
Start checking Chinese companies now
Search first, review matching entities, then open the company profile that matches your supplier record.