What information do I need to provide to get started?

For a company verification or supplier risk report, the minimum we need is the supplier's name and the city they operate in. An Alibaba store link, website URL, or WeChat contact helps us locate the correct entity faster — especially when multiple companies share similar names. For a factory inspection, we also need a contact name or phone number so we can coordinate access. If you have the supplier's Chinese business name or their 18-digit Unified Social Credit Code, that speeds things up considerably, but it is not required. You do not need to prepare anything elaborate — a quick WhatsApp message with the basics is enough to get started.