Three Tiers of Deep Investigation

For high-value transactions where a basic background check isn't enough. Every due diligence report is prepared by a licensed PRC lawyer — not automated data scraping, not a middleman. Every tier credits toward higher tiers and toward contract or dispute services.

Business Due Diligence
Financial health, tax compliance, and customs verification on top of full litigation & risk assessment. The minimum you should do before a $50K+ order.
from $499
5 business days delivery
  • Everything in Background Check Litigation & Risk Assessment ($399 value)
  • Financial health indicators — registered capital vs. paid-up capital, annual report data
  • Tax status verification — are they current on tax obligations?
  • Social insurance compliance — are they paying employees legally? (red flag for labor disputes)
  • Customs registration & AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status
  • Export license verification — are they licensed to export your product category?
  • Written financial risk assessment — not just data, a lawyer's interpretation
  • 15-minute consultation call to discuss findings
  • No on-site factory visit (that's Tier 2)
  • No beneficial owner tracing (that's Tier 3)
  • No supply chain mapping

Format: 7-page PDF report, signed by licensed PRC lawyer

Full $499 credits toward Tier 2/3 or any legal service within 30 days
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Full Corporate Investigation
The most comprehensive investigation available without litigation. UBO tracing, cross-border entity analysis, supply chain mapping, and a courtroom-ready legal opinion. For deals above $200,000.
$1,999
10-14 business days delivery
  • Everything in Comprehensive Due Diligence ($999)
  • Ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) tracing — who really owns this company?
  • Cross-border entity structure analysis — HK / BVI / Cayman layers mapped
  • Related party transaction analysis — are they shifting money to related entities?
  • Supply chain mapping — key upstream suppliers identified
  • Litigation risk forecasting — pattern analysis of past disputes
  • Comprehensive legal opinion with risk matrix and deal recommendation
  • 60-minute deal strategy consultation
  • No ongoing monitoring (can be added as a $100/month add-on)

Format: 25-page PDF report + field photos + entity structure diagram, signed and stamped by licensed PRC lawyer

Full $1,999 credits toward any contract or dispute service within 30 days
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From Supplier Name to Courtroom-Ready Opinion

A structured investigation process combining Chinese government databases, on-the-ground intelligence, and legal analysis.

Which One Do You Need?

Both are prevention services. The difference is depth — and how much money you're about to wire.

Choose Background Check if...

Your order is under $20,000. You've done business with this supplier before. You just need to verify they're still legitimate. Budget: $99-$399. Timeline: 2-5 days. No on-site visit.

Choose Due Diligence if...

Your order is $50,000+. This is a first-time supplier. The supplier has a complex corporate structure (HK/BVI). You need to know if they can actually produce what they claim. Budget: $499-$1,999. Timeline: 5-14 days. Includes on-site verification.

Already bought a background check?

Good news — the full amount you paid credits toward any due diligence tier within 30 days. You only pay the difference. Contact us to upgrade.

What This Isn't

We believe in telling you what we don't do — it saves everyone time and builds trust.

We are not a credit rating agency

We don't assign credit scores like Moody's or S&P. We assess legal and operational risk from a lawyer's perspective — can this company be sued? Do they have assets? Are they hiding behind shell entities?

We are not an auditing firm

We don't audit financial statements. We analyze publicly available financial indicators and interpret them legally. If you need a CPA audit, we can refer you — but that's a different service.

We don't guarantee the supplier will perform

A clean due diligence report means the supplier is legitimate and low-risk — not that they're guaranteed to deliver. That's why we recommend pairing due diligence with a properly drafted contract.

Due Diligence Questions

What is the difference between a background check and due diligence?
A background check ($99-$399) verifies that a supplier is legally registered and identifies court records and risk flags — all done remotely. Due diligence ($499-$1,999) goes deeper: it includes financial health analysis, on-site factory verification, ultimate beneficial owner tracing, supply chain mapping, and a comprehensive legal opinion. Choose background check for routine orders; choose due diligence when you are about to wire $50,000 or more.
When should I choose due diligence instead of a background check?
If your order value is under $20,000, a background check is usually sufficient. For orders above $50,000, first-time supplier relationships, or suppliers with complex corporate structures (Hong Kong, BVI, Cayman entities), due diligence is strongly recommended. The cost of due diligence is a small fraction of what you stand to lose.
Does the on-site factory visit mean you go to the factory?
We coordinate a partner inspector in the supplier's region (typically Guangdong, Zhejiang, or Jiangsu) to visit the factory, take geo-tagged photos, and verify production capacity. The inspection partner reports back to us, and we interpret the findings from a legal perspective. You receive both the raw field report and our legal analysis.
Can I upgrade from a background check to due diligence?
Yes. If you purchased a background check ($99-$399), the full amount credits toward any due diligence tier within 30 days. For example, if you bought the $399 Litigation & Risk Assessment and want to upgrade to the $999 Comprehensive Due Diligence, you pay only the $600 difference.
What is ultimate beneficial owner (UBO) tracing?
Many Chinese suppliers are structured through layers of holding companies in Hong Kong, BVI, or Cayman Islands. UBO tracing identifies the actual human being who ultimately owns and controls the supplier — not just the legal representative on the business license. This is critical for understanding who you are really doing business with and who to pursue if things go wrong.

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