Register on Comilmart: Chinese Manufacturer Documents and Steps (2026)

If you want to register on Comilmart as a Chinese manufacturer, the process is a supplier application with know-your-supplier (KYS) verification. It is free to apply, it accepts companies from any country, and the form states that admin review takes about 24 to 48 hours. This guide walks through the documents and information you need, how to prepare them, what to do about your Unified Social Credit Code, the 2MB upload limit, and what happens after you submit. It uses only what the application form itself states; where we do not know an answer, we say so and tell you where to ask.

What you need to register on Comilmart: the supplier application

Supplier and manufacturer accounts are created through an application at /apply-manufacturer. The form requires:

A company registration number and a tax number.
An uploaded business licence and an uploaded registration certificate.
At least two sample product images.
Your company mission, vision and core values.
At least one B2B category for your products.

Country, state and city are free-text fields, so a factory in any country, including China, can apply. There is no application fee. The form states that admin review takes about 24 to 48 hours; treat that as an estimate rather than a promise, because an incomplete or unclear submission will take longer.

Documents for a Chinese manufacturer: step by step

Gather your business licence. Use the current version issued to the company that will own the account. Check that the company name and address are legible.
Find your registration and tax numbers. See the next section on the Unified Social Credit Code.
Locate your registration certificate. Upload the document you hold that serves as proof of company registration. If you are unsure which of your documents is the right one for this slot, ask through live chat or /contact-us before submitting.
Scan or photograph each file clearly. Flat, evenly lit, all four edges visible, no glare over the stamp or the number.
Check each file is under 2MB. Uploads are limited to 2MB each (see below).
Prepare at least two product images. Real photographs of products you make, on a plain background, are better than rendered or stock pictures.
Write your mission, vision and core values. See the tips below.
Choose at least one B2B category and submit.

Your Unified Social Credit Code and the registration and tax number fields

Mainland China business licences normally show an 18-character Unified Social Credit Code. The Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation describes the code as made up of 18 Arabic numerals or uppercase English letters (the letters I, O, Z, S and V are not used), and the code's coding rule is published as national standard GB 32100-2015 on the State Administration for Market Regulation's standards platform (Beijing market regulation page, GB 32100-2015 listing). A 2015 Shanghai tax bureau page, reproducing Xinhua, adds that organisations that hold a unified code use it as their taxpayer identification number (Shanghai tax bureau).

What that means for the form: enter the numbers as the form asks for them, copying exactly what appears on your licence and tax documents, including letters. We cannot tell you which number belongs in which field, because that is a matter for the form and its reviewers, and we do not want you to guess. If you are unsure which field applies to which number, use live chat or /contact-us and ask before you submit. Incorrect or mismatched numbers are an easy way to slow your own review.

Language is another point to confirm. If your documents are in Chinese only, ask through live chat whether a translation is needed. We have not confirmed that, so we will not state an answer here.

The 2MB upload limit

Each uploaded file is limited to 2MB. A phone photo or a high-resolution scan can easily exceed that. To stay under the limit:

Scan at a moderate resolution that keeps the numbers and stamps readable, rather than the maximum setting.
Export photos as JPG at medium quality, or save a single-page PDF from a scanner app.
Upload one document per field; do not combine several documents into a single large file.
Open the compressed file and zoom in. If the registration number is hard to read, the reviewer will find it hard too.

Writing your mission, vision and core values

These fields help buyers understand who you are. Keep them factual: what you make, who you serve, and how you work. For example, a sentence on your quality process, your production capacity and the markets you want to serve is more useful to a buyer than a slogan. Avoid claims you cannot support, such as certifications you do not hold.

What happens after you register on Comilmart as a supplier

An administrator reviews the application, which the form states takes about 24 to 48 hours. Review speed also depends on the plan you choose: Standard ($0 per year) uses the normal verification queue, while Starter ($99 per year) is described as fast-tracked. Prices and features can change, so see our plans guide and the plan page. The platform's B2B catalog supports minimum order quantities and tiered pricing, approved suppliers can browse open buyer requests on their RFQ board, and suppliers can chat with buyers. See how to respond to RFQs.

Remember what Comilmart does not do: the foreign seller arranges and pays for shipping to Africa, and Comilmart does not handle freight, customs clearance, duties or delivery. Plan your quotes accordingly with our guide to FOB, CIF and DDP quotes. If you want to know how verification fits with the wider platform, read how to become a verified supplier.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to register as a Chinese manufacturer? Yes, applying is free.

How long does approval take? The form states about 24 to 48 hours for admin review. It can take longer if your documents are unclear.

Can a company outside Africa apply? Yes. Country, state and city are free-text fields, so any country is accepted.

Which number goes in the tax number field? Enter the numbers as the form asks. If you are unsure which field applies, ask via live chat or /contact-us.

What is the maximum file size? 2MB per upload.

How do I get paid? Payment methods and currencies for suppliers are not stated here. Ask Comilmart through live chat or /contact-us.

Getting started

You are ready to register on Comilmart when your licence, numbers and product photos are in hand. Review the benefits at /sell-to-africa and submit your application at /apply-manufacturer. Comilmart does not guarantee buyers, orders or sales.