HKO Blog · 2026-07-10
How to Verify an International Supplier
Supplier verification is more than an online search; it is an evidence-based review of legal identity, operating capability and commercial reliability.
Confirm the legal identity
Match registration, tax number, address, authorized representatives and bank beneficiary to the same legal entity.
Review production and quality capacity
Request current capacity records, certificates, test reports and traceability evidence rather than relying on factory photos.
Check commercial history
Ask for export markets, customer references, shipment history and disclosure of material disputes.
Stage payments against evidence
Link payment milestones to samples, production start, independent inspection and shipping documents.