Vietnam Supplier Verification & Factory Verification Services

Why verify a Vietnamese supplier?

Many "factories" listed on B2B platforms are actually trading companies. Others may lack the production capacity, export experience, or quality systems to fulfill international orders reliably. Supplier verification helps you avoid costly mistakes before committing to a manufacturer.

Our Supplier Verification Process

Primo Sourcing conducts a multi-step verification for every supplier we recommend:

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Business Registration Check

We verify the company's legal registration and export license against available Vietnamese business records. This confirms the entity exists, is legally operating, and has the necessary permits for international trade.

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On-Site Factory Visit

Our team physically visits the factory to verify it is a real manufacturing operation — not a trading company or showroom. We assess the facility, production lines, machinery, and workforce.

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Production Capability Assessment

We evaluate whether the factory has the equipment, materials expertise, and production capacity to manufacture your specific product at the required quality and volume.

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Export History & References

We review the factory's export track record and request references from previous international buyers where possible. A strong export history indicates reliability.

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Quality System Review

We assess the factory's quality control processes — incoming material inspection, inline checks, final inspection procedures, and testing equipment.

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Operational Stability Assessment

We evaluate the factory's operational health — workforce stability, current order load, key management, and indicators of financial stability.

Common Vietnam Supplier Red Flags

Based on our experience verifying hundreds of Vietnamese suppliers, these are warning signs we look for:

No factory visit allowed — Legitimate manufacturers welcome factory visits
Showroom only, no production line — Indicates a trading company
Cannot show past production samples — May lack experience with your product type
Unusually low pricing — May indicate quality shortcuts or bait-and-switch
No export documentation experience — Can cause shipping delays
Reluctant to provide business registration — Legitimate factories readily share this
Inconsistent information — Different answers about capacity, MOQ, or materials at different times

What You Receive: Supplier Verification Report

After completing our verification, you receive a detailed report including:

Company legal information and registration status
Factory photos (exterior, production lines, warehouse, quality lab)
Production capacity assessment
Equipment and machinery inventory
Quality control system evaluation
Export history summary
Key personnel and management information
Overall verification score and recommendation

Verification Pricing

Supplier verification is included in our full sourcing service (5–8% of FOB). For standalone verification:

Basic Verification	Business registration + phone confirmation	From $150
On-Site Verification	Factory visit + full assessment + report	From $300
Comprehensive Audit	Full audit + QC assessment + reference checks	From $500

Supplier Verification FAQ

How long does supplier verification take?

Basic verification takes 3–5 business days. On-site verification with factory visit takes 1–2 weeks, depending on factory location.

Can you verify a supplier I found myself?

Yes. Many clients find potential suppliers on Alibaba or at trade shows and ask us to verify them before placing orders.

What if the supplier fails verification?

We provide a transparent report on what we found. If issues are minor, we may suggest negotiation points. For serious concerns, we recommend alternative factories.

Do you verify suppliers outside Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes, we verify factories throughout Vietnam — Northern, Central, and Southern regions. Travel time may affect the timeline slightly for remote areas.

Is verification worth the cost for small orders?

Even for smaller first orders, verification can save you from much larger losses due to fraud, quality failures, or delivery problems. We recommend it for any new supplier relationship.

Need a Supplier Verified?

Send us the factory details and we'll conduct a thorough verification before you commit.

Request Supplier Verification

Vietnam Supplier Verification Services