Factory Audit Cost Estimator (China)
Choose the type of verification, factory location and number of factories to get an estimated price range. Compare it with the money at risk in your order before deciding how deep to verify.
Rule of thumb: match verification to exposure
- Deposit under ~$5,000: free license check + desk/document review.
- $5,000–$20,000: add a video audit or on-site audit.
- Over $20,000 or a full line: on-site audit before deposit and FAT witness before balance.
Calculate your exposure with the deposit risk calculator, and prepare the test with the FAT checklist generator.
Get a fixed quote for your factory
Tell us the supplier and city; we reply with a fixed price and timeline for a desk check, video audit or on-site audit.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a factory audit in China cost?
Publicly listed prices for an on-site factory audit by a third-party firm are typically around $280–600 per man-day, and most single-factory audits take one man-day. Desk/background checks start around $50–350, live video audits about $300–700, and social compliance audits $800–2,000.
What affects the price?
The type of audit, number of man-days, factory location (inland and remote areas add travel), how many factories, report depth and urgency. Rush bookings within 48 hours usually cost 20–50% more.
Is a video audit enough?
For smaller orders it is a cost-effective first step. For large deposits or complex machinery, an on-site audit or FAT witness gives stronger evidence, because a video can be staged in someone else’s factory.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are estimates compiled from prices published by third-party inspection and audit providers in 2024–2026. They are not quotes. Always confirm scope and price with the provider.
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