Verifying a supplier's founding year claim requires cross-referencing three distinct surfaces—the About page, the official enterprise registries (such as GSXT in Mainland China and the Companies Registry in Hong Kong), and platform tenure badges—before finalizing an order. Relying solely on marketing slogans or shop badges is insufficient, as a single trading brand often operates through multiple legal entities with different registration dates; therefore, professional buyers must secure a written confirmation of both legal names, their respective official founding years (e.g., MILDTRANS' 2004 Shenzhen and 2010 Hong Kong registrations), and the exact invoicing name to ensure transparency and accountability in cross-border trade.