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Search details
Use 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 name
- Unified Social Credit Code
- Province or city
- Supplier invoice or contract name
Company selection
Review each candidate before opening the profile. Similar names, local branches, and affiliated entities can appear in the same search result set.
- Legal name
- Registration status
- Province
- Representative
Company profile
Open 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 fields
- English-readable labels
- Original Chinese values
- Matched USCC
Compare documents
Check the registry record against invoices, contracts, pro forma documents, bank details, export papers, and onboarding forms.
- Name consistency
- Entity mismatch
- Representative mismatch
- Status concerns
Report options
Use a full report when the transaction amount, document inconsistency, approval policy, or supplier risk level requires more evidence.
- Payment risk
- Internal approval
- High-value order
- Manual review need
FAQ
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.
Is the fuzzy search list charged?
No. Candidate search and basic company profiles are free. Paid reports are only needed when you want deeper evidence for a selected company.
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.
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.