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Supplier Verification & Factory Audits
Business license checks, bank account matching, live video tours, and full on-site factory audits with photo reports in 48 hours — before you commit a dollar.
48h
Audit report turnaround
120+
Checkpoints per on-site audit
1,000+
Suppliers verified to date
$249
Flat fee per factory audit
Why factory audit matters
Most sourcing disasters share a root cause: the buyer never verified the supplier. A professional-looking storefront, fast replies, and a low quote tell you nothing about whether the company legally exists, whether it owns a factory, or whether it has ever successfully exported your type of product.
CN Ally's verification service gives you documented answers. We start with desk research — business license validation, registration history, and confirming the bank account name matches the licensed company exactly (mismatches are the #1 red flag we encounter). For higher-stakes decisions, our auditors visit the factory in person.
A full on-site audit covers the production environment, equipment condition, workforce scale, quality management systems, raw material warehousing, and finished goods handling. We interview management about capacity and export experience, photograph everything, and deliver a written report with a clear risk rating within 48 hours of the visit.
Everything handled for you
A complete service — not a checklist you have to manage yourself.
Business license validation
We obtain the supplier's business license (营业执照) and validate the unified social credit code, registered capital, founding date, and business scope.
Bank account matching
We confirm the receiving bank account belongs to the licensed company — not a personal account or an unrelated entity.
Live video factory tour
A real-time walkthrough of the production floor for your product category — live, not a prerecorded video. We ask to see specific lines and processes.
On-site factory audit
A full-day visit covering facilities, equipment, workforce, quality systems, warehousing, and capacity. 120+ checkpoints.
Quality system review
We assess whether the factory has documented QC processes, testing equipment, and a track record with your product type.
Export history check
We verify the factory has exported to your market and understands your compliance requirements (CE, FDA, CPSIA, REACH).
Risk rating & recommendation
Every audit ends with a clear verdict: approved, approved with conditions, or not recommended — and why.
Photo & video evidence
Dozens of timestamped photos and video clips, so you see what we saw — not just our conclusions.
How it works, step by step
You approve every stage before we move to the next.
Request & documents
You send the supplier's company name and contact. We request their business license and export documentation.
Desk verification
We validate the license, check registration history, and confirm bank account details — usually within 1 business day.
Audit scheduling
For on-site audits, we coordinate directly with the factory — legitimate suppliers welcome audits; resistance is itself a signal.
On-site visit
Our auditor spends a full day at the facility working through our 120+ checkpoint audit protocol.
Report & verdict
You receive the written report with photos, risk rating, and our recommendation within 48 hours of the visit.
What you receive
- ✓Business license validation summary
- ✓Bank account ownership confirmation
- ✓Full audit report (PDF) with timestamped photos
- ✓Risk rating: approved / conditional / not recommended
- ✓Video clips from the factory floor
Typical timing
| Phase | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Desk verification | 1 business day | License + bank account checks |
| Audit scheduling | 2–5 days | Coordinated with the factory |
| On-site audit | 1 day | Full-day visit |
| Report delivery | Within 48 hours | After the visit |
Clear, honest pricing
- ✓Desk verification (license + bank account check): included free with any sourcing engagement.
- ✓Full on-site factory audit: $249 flat per factory, including the 48-hour photo report.
- ✓Live video factory tour: $49, credited toward a full audit if you proceed.
- ✓Multi-factory audit packages available when comparing several suppliers.
Supplier Verification & Factory Audits — common questions
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