Lista de verificación de proveedores: 15 comprobaciones antes de pagar

Use this list for every new supplier. Supplier checks reduce risk but cannot remove it, so you still approve every supplier and purchase.

The company

• The business licence is valid and the company name matches the one on the quote
• The registered business scope covers the product you are buying
• The company has been registered for a reasonable time
• The bank account for payment is in the same company name, not a personal account
• The address on the licence matches where they say they produce

The factory

• They actually make your product (not only trade it), or are open that they are a trading company
• You have seen the production line, in person or by live video
• They have produced similar products for other buyers
• They can meet your quantity and timeline

The product

• You have a sample you approved, with photos and written specs
• They can provide the certificates your market requires
• Packaging and labels are agreed in writing

The deal

• A written purchase agreement covers specs, price, quantity, packaging, payment and delivery terms
• Payment is staged (for example a deposit, then the balance after inspection)
• An inspection is booked before the final payment

Warning signs

• Prices far below everyone else for the same specification
• Pressure to pay quickly or to a different company or personal account
• Reluctance to show the factory or provide documents
• Changes to bank details by email. Always confirm by phone or video.

Need help?

We check business registrations, visit or video-walk factories, compare samples and arrange inspections. See our sourcing services.