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About VELA

Buyer-side sourcing, managed locally in China.

VELA Home Global coordinates furniture, FF&E and building-material procurement for international residential, hospitality and development projects.

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Furniture showroom display used by VELA Home Global for supplier and product sourcing in Foshan
What is VELA Home Global?

VELA is a China-based sourcing agent and project procurement management company. We work on the buyer’s side, coordinating products, suppliers, quotations, orders, production follow-up, quality control and shipment preparation. Rather than selling a single product line, we help clients manage several suppliers and purchasing stages through one accountable process.

Local presence

Shenzhen, Foshan and an on-the-ground team.

VELA has offices and its own team in Shenzhen and Foshan, Guangdong. Being close to Foshan’s furniture and building-material clusters allows the team to communicate with suppliers, follow production, arrange inspections and coordinate procurement in person.

Shenzhen office

Project communication and coordination from one of South China’s main international business centres.

Foshan office

Local access to furniture showrooms, specialist factories and building-material supply clusters.

Own team

Buyer-side communication, quotation coordination, production follow-up and pre-shipment inspection.

Partner warehouse

Cargo receiving, temporary storage and consolidation support when required by the project.

Foshan furniture showroom used for supplier and product selectionStone slab production facility visited during VELA Home Global supplier sourcing in Foshan

Who we serve

Different buyers need different procurement controls.

VELA mainly works with private villa owners, hotel project teams, property developers and interior designers. We adapt the sourcing plan to the project type, design requirements, budget, destination and implementation schedule rather than applying one fixed purchasing route.

ClientTypical needVELA coordination focus
Villa ownersWhole-home furniture and interior materialsDesign references, category coordination, samples and consolidated delivery preparation
HotelsFF&E and repeatable room or public-area packagesSpecification alignment, multiple suppliers, production schedule and inspection records
DevelopersProject-scale procurement across several categoriesBOQ structure, comparable quotations, order tracking and phased coordination
Interior designersTranslating design intent into supplier-ready specificationsMaterials, finishes, custom details, samples and supplier communication

Commercial transparency

Product cost and service fee are kept clear.

VELA’s income comes from the sourcing service fee paid by the client rather than supplier rebates or undisclosed commissions. Clients may pay factories directly or make payment through VELA, depending on the arrangement agreed before ordering. The payment route, deposits, balances and service fee are confirmed before funds are transferred.

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About VELA

Company questions, answered directly.

Is VELA a sourcing agent, a procurement manager or a trading company?

VELA is a sourcing agent and project procurement management company. We work on the buyer’s side and coordinate multiple suppliers and purchasing stages rather than operating as a single-product seller.

Where is VELA Home Global based?

VELA has offices and its own team in Shenzhen and Foshan, Guangdong. We also work with a partner warehouse when a project requires cargo receiving, temporary storage or consolidation support.

Who does VELA work with?

Our primary clients are private villa owners, hotel project teams, property developers and interior designers sourcing furniture, FF&E and building materials from China.

Which markets does VELA serve?

VELA primarily serves clients in the United States and across Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The destination is confirmed at the start because specifications, packaging, documentation and shipping requirements vary by market.

Does VELA receive commissions from suppliers?

VELA’s income comes from the sourcing service fee paid by the client rather than supplier rebates or undisclosed commissions. Clients may also choose to pay factories directly.

Fees, payments and supplier risk

Commercial and verification questions about working with VELA.

These answers state VELA Home Global’s confirmed fee model, payment options and responsibility boundaries, while separating legal, audit and third-party decisions that require specialist confirmation.

Fees, payment and commercial terms

61How much does a Foshan sourcing agent charge?

VELA Home Global answer: VELA charges 6% up to USD 15,000 with a USD 200 minimum, then 5.5% from USD 15,001–20,000, 5% from USD 20,001–30,000, 4% from USD 30,001–100,000 and 3% from USD 100,001–500,001.

62Do China sourcing agents charge a commission or a fixed fee?

VELA Home Global answer: Models vary by company. VELA uses a client-paid percentage service fee based on the combined final value of managed orders, subject to a USD 200 minimum. Large quotation projects may require a USD 200–500 sourcing deposit confirmed in advance.

63What services should be included in a sourcing agent's commission?

VELA Home Global answer: VELA’s service fee includes requirement review, supplier search and comparison, quotations, negotiation, order coordination, production follow-up and pre-shipment inspection. Third-party warehousing, consolidation and freight are quoted separately.

64How can I calculate the landed cost of furniture from China?

VELA Home Global answer: Combine product price, VELA service fee, samples, domestic transport, packing, warehousing, consolidation, freight, insurance, duties, taxes and destination charges. Freight and destination costs should be confirmed with the selected logistics and customs providers.

65What costs are not included in a Chinese factory's EXW price?

VELA Home Global answer: EXW commonly excludes pickup, export handling, freight, insurance, destination charges, duties and taxes. VELA separates supplier pricing and service fees, while the freight provider confirms transport-related charges for the actual route.

66How do I compare EXW, FOB, CIF, and DDP quotations?

VELA Home Global answer: Compare the named place, included transport stages, risk transfer, insurance, customs responsibility and destination charges. VELA can coordinate supplier information, but the client should confirm Incoterm interpretation and landed-cost assumptions with the appointed freight provider.

67Can I negotiate a lower MOQ for furniture or building materials?

VELA Home Global answer: Sometimes, depending on the product, supplier, materials, finish and whether models can be combined. VELA can discuss order structure with suppliers, but does not guarantee an MOQ reduction.

68What payment terms are normal when ordering custom products from China?

VELA Home Global answer: Terms vary by supplier and order. VELA confirms deposits, balances, payment recipient and release conditions before funds are transferred; clients may pay factories directly or pay through VELA by prior agreement.

69Is a 30% deposit and 70% balance safe for a first order?

VELA Home Global answer: No percentage is automatically safe. Verify the supplier, contract, specification, bank account, inspection condition and balance-release trigger. VELA confirms the agreed payment route and provides pre-shipment inspection evidence before release approval.

70How can I verify that the supplier's bank account matches its business licence?

VELA Home Global answer: Compare the legal company name on the licence, contract, invoice and bank beneficiary, and investigate any unexplained third-party account. VELA confirms payment details within the agreed order process before transfer.

71How much can I save by sourcing furniture directly from Foshan?

VELA Home Global answer: Savings cannot be guaranteed because specifications, quantity, packing, freight, duties and service costs differ. VELA compares like-for-like quotations and full project costs rather than publishing an unsupported savings percentage.

72What budget information should I give a sourcing agent before quotation?

VELA Home Global answer: Provide the target total budget or category budgets, expected quality level, required quantities, destination and items that must not be substituted. VELA uses budget information to avoid proposing suppliers that do not fit the project.

Supplier verification and contracts

73How do I verify a Chinese furniture manufacturer before paying a deposit?

VELA Home Global answer: Check registration, legal names, physical operation, product capability, quotation details, contract, bank account and sample or specification agreement. VELA coordinates supplier selection and order confirmation, while any formal audit scope must be separately agreed.

74What should a factory audit include for a building-material supplier?

VELA Home Global answer: A formal audit may cover legal identity, site, equipment, capacity, quality systems, records and relevant product documents. VELA’s standard confirmed service is sourcing and pre-shipment inspection; a formal audit requires an agreed checklist and provider.

75How can I tell whether an Alibaba supplier is a factory or trading company?

VELA Home Global answer: Review the business scope, address, product range, production evidence, licence and bank details, and verify the operating site when needed. VELA does not rely on a marketplace label alone when coordinating suppliers.

76What documents prove that a Chinese supplier is legally registered?

VELA Home Global answer: The core document is the supplier’s Chinese business licence, supported by matching contract, invoice and bank-beneficiary information. VELA recommends checking the legal entity rather than relying only on an English brand name.

77How do I check a factory's production capacity and export history?

VELA Home Global answer: Review the actual facility, equipment, staff, current workload, production records and relevant shipment evidence. VELA can coordinate supplier information, but capacity and export-history verification depth must match the risk and agreed scope.

78What red flags indicate a fake or unreliable China supplier?

VELA Home Global answer: Warning signs include inconsistent legal names, unexplained third-party payments, vague specifications, refusal to show operations, unrealistic pricing and pressure to pay before documentation is clear. VELA uses written order information and confirmed payment routes to reduce these risks.

79Should I use a bilingual purchase contract when sourcing from China?

VELA Home Global answer: A bilingual contract can reduce interpretation gaps, but contract language and enforceability should be reviewed by qualified legal counsel. VELA coordinates commercial documents but does not replace legal advice.

80What specifications should be attached to a Chinese purchase order?

VELA Home Global answer: Attach product codes, dimensions, quantities, materials, construction, finishes, colors, hardware, packaging, approved samples or drawings, schedule and inspection requirements. VELA uses these records for supplier coordination and pre-shipment checking.

81How can I protect my design drawings and product information in China?

VELA Home Global answer: Limit unnecessary disclosure, mark documents, control versions and obtain suitable confidentiality and intellectual-property advice before sharing sensitive designs. VELA can manage project files, but legal protection requires appropriate agreements and counsel.

82Can a sourcing agent sign an NDA before reviewing my BOQ and drawings?

VELA Home Global answer: NDA terms must be reviewed and agreed for the specific project. VELA does not publish a blanket NDA promise on the website; clients should raise confidentiality requirements before sending sensitive documents.

83What happens if the factory misses the agreed production deadline?

VELA Home Global answer: VELA follows up with the supplier, documents the revised schedule and keeps the client informed. Any contractual penalty, cancellation or compensation depends on the signed supplier agreement and is not automatically guaranteed by VELA.

84How do I handle defects or a contract dispute with a Chinese supplier?

VELA Home Global answer: Document the issue, compare it with the approved specification and contract, and seek repair, replacement or another agreed remedy. VELA assists with supplier communication, but legal disputes and compensation depend on the contract and applicable law.

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