At a glance
BOCHE is a manufacturer in Bressuire, France, operating since 1987.
- Registered as a manufacturerchecked Aug 2026France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file)
- Website livechecked Aug 2026source
- Places goods on the market (national producer register)checked Aug 2026Registre national des producteurs (ADEME/SYDEREP), France
- Cleared by EU customs to trade across borderschecked Jul 2026EU EORI validation (European Commission)
- EU VAT number valid for cross-border tradechecked Jul 2026VIES
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Company Passport
Trust core
Verified from 8 independent public records
Active company · Manufacturer
Does it exist and operate now?
- Website liveWe opened the site ourselves this month. A dead site almost always means a dead company.Aug 2026proof
- Legally registered and still activeIndicates the company is not dissolved or winding down.Aug 2026France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file)
- Website domain registeredDomain age is hard to fake and suggests the business was not assembled recently.Aug 2026Domain registry record
- Contact matches countryThe phone code on their own site matches the country on file.Phone country code on their own site
Is it really a manufacturer?
- Registered as a manufacturerIts own declared activity in the register covers making these goods.Aug 2026France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file)
- Places goods on the market (national producer register)Indicates it produces or imports the goods rather than reselling someone else's.Aug 2026Registre national des producteurs (ADEME/SYDEREP), France
Is it safe to deal with?
- Active legal entity ID (LEI)A global identifier used in finance; an active one is renewed yearly.Aug 2026GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)
- Not on sanctions listsShows no trading ban. Says nothing about reputation.Jul 2026OpenSanctions
- Not banned from public contractsShows it has not been barred from public contracts for misconduct.Jul 2026OpenSanctions
- First recorded on the web archiveShows the company was already trading online back then.Aug 2026Internet Archive (Wayback)
Who is behind it?
- Named directors on fileShows a real person is legally answerable for the company.Jul 2026INSEE Sirene (annuaire-entreprises)
Do independent sources agree?
Trust timeline
- 1960company website ("since ...")
- 1987founded (registry / declared)
- 2007domain registration (RDAP)
- 2007first web archive snapshot
The domain is younger than the company. That is ordinary: an established maker often registers its site, or a new brand domain, years after founding.
Cross-checks
- Identity agrees across independent sources (name and VIES register)
- VAT and customs (EORI) both confirmed
View detailed audit trail
| Website live | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Legally registered and still active | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Website domain registered | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Contact matches country | ||
| Registered as a manufacturer | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Places goods on the market (national producer register) | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Active legal entity ID (LEI) | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Not on sanctions lists | Jul 2026 | proof |
| Not banned from public contracts | Jul 2026 | proof |
| First recorded on the web archive | Aug 2026 | proof |
| Named directors on file | Jul 2026 | proof |
Cleared by EU customs to trade across bordersFR34386773500023 | Jul 2026 | proof |
| EU VAT number valid for cross-border trade | Jul 2026 | proof |
| Listed in a source registry | proof | |
| Mentioned in independent media | Mar 2026 | proof |
Check it yourself: Sanctions search (OpenSanctions) · VAT in EU VIES
Not yet checkable from open public sources in France: No debts or court trouble · Reachable and responsive.
Rules that apply to these goods
Regulations that commonly apply to shipments in this sector. Not legal advice: verify against the linked official source.
- Footwear sold in the EU must carry material labelling for upper, lining and outer sole under Directive 94/11/EC. European Commission (footwear)
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In the company's own words. We have not verified these claims.
Since 1960, BOCHE has designed and manufactured a range of firefighter shoes with the main objective of offering maximum safety.
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- Primary markets
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Safe Bets (You can get a refund)
- Credit cards
- PayPal (specifically "Goods and Services")
- Escrow services (where your money is held safely until the goods actually arrive)
- Letter of Credit (best for large, bulk orders)
Red Flags (Your money is gone for good)
- Wire transfers to personal bank accounts
- Crypto
- Western Union or MoneyGram
- Gift cards
The ultimate warning sign: If a supplier refuses cards or escrow and only pushes for non-reversible payment methods, walk away immediately. This is the number one sign of a scam. Either insist on escrow or drop the deal.
Double-check the names: The name on the bank account must perfectly match the officially registered company name. If it doesn't, stop right there.
First-time orders: Always use an independent escrow service for your first order. This ensures the supplier only gets paid after you have the goods in hand.
Company facts
Where is BOCHE based?
BOCHE is based in Bressuire, France.
Is BOCHE a manufacturer or a distributor?
BOCHE is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.
What does BOCHE supply?
BOCHE works across Footwear.
When was BOCHE founded?
BOCHE was founded in 1987.
Is BOCHE on official record?
Yes. BOCHE appears in the following official or independent registers: VIES (EU VAT), VIES, GLEIF global LEI register (golden copy), France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file). Each is a free public source a buyer can re-check.
VIES (EU VAT)VIESGLEIF global LEI register (golden copy)France INSEE Sirene state register (data.gouv.fr bulk file)
Has BOCHE been covered in independent media?
Yes. Independent coverage of BOCHE is on record from: lanouvellerepublique.fr.
What is BOCHE's VAT or tax ID?
BOCHE's VAT number is FR69343867735. It was validated against the EU VIES system; you can re-check it there for free.
How large is BOCHE?
BOCHE reports a team in the 11-50 employees bracket.
What are the alternatives to BOCHE?
Buyers comparing BOCHE usually also look at JOSEPH TAIEB (MAISON JOSEPH), STE PRODISO, TAUZIN PERE ET FILS, out of 421 Footwear suppliers listed in France on this marketplace.
Is BOCHE verified on Hell of a Partner?
Not yet. BOCHE is listed from public sources and has not completed verification. Review the trust signals on this page before you make contact.
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