How long does verification take?
Three to seven business days for the full 5-stage check, depending on factory location and how quickly the supplier returns documents and samples.
Service · Supplier Verification
How to Verify a Chinese Supplier Before You Pay
EuroVista's China-based team runs a 5-stage verification on every supplier — business licence, factory, export credentials, references, and samples — so Nigerian importers commit only to factories that pass every check.
Quick Answers
What Nigerian importers ask first
Do I pay anything before verification?
No supplier deposit is required for verification. EuroVista charges a standalone verification fee, then issues a written report before any purchase commitment.
Can you check a supplier I already found?
Yes. Send the supplier name, contact, and product brief. The same 5-stage check applies and you receive a structured report with photos and findings.
The 5-stage verification process
Every supplier in EuroVista's network passes the same five stages. Verification happens before any payment leaves Nigeria.
01
Business licence authentication
We verify the supplier's company registration with Chinese authorities (AIC / SAMR), confirm legal entity status, registered capital, and active business scope.
02
Factory visit & capacity check
Our team visits the factory in person, photographs production lines, equipment, and inventory, and confirms the supplier can produce at the volume you need.
03
Export credentials review
We confirm export licence, customs filing record, and historical shipment data to be sure the supplier can legally ship your category to Nigeria.
04
Reference checks
We contact existing buyers — including African importers where available — to confirm on-time delivery, claim handling, and after-sales responsiveness.
05
Sample quality testing
Sample units are tested against your specification. Pre-shipment inspection criteria are agreed in writing before any production order is placed.
Pricing & scope
Standalone verification is billed per supplier and product category. Full sourcing engagements include verification at no extra cost. Send a brief and we will respond with a quote and timeline within one business day.
Common verification questions
Can EuroVista verify a supplier listed on Alibaba or 1688?
Yes. Marketplace listings are a starting point — we still go through the full 5-stage check on the underlying factory before clearing the supplier for purchase.
What does the verification report contain?
Business registration evidence, factory photos, capacity assessment, export record, reference notes, and the sample inspection result. The report is shared as a PDF.
What if the supplier fails verification?
You receive the report and a shortlist of pre-vetted alternatives in our network within the same category, so the project does not stall.
Verify before you wire
Send a supplier name or product brief. Our China team starts the 5-stage check and reports back before any deposit.