Supplier verification

Supplier Verification and Due Diligence in Africa

Most trade problems are not caused by bad luck but by paying a counterparty nobody ever verified. We check who the supplier legally is, whether the operation exists at the stated address, what it can actually produce and whether the documentation holds up.

What the engagement includes

  • Verification of legal identity, registration and ownership
  • Confirmation of the supplier's real role: producer, processor, trader or intermediary
  • Physical site or factory visit with photo documentation
  • Capacity, equipment, storage and quality-management assessment
  • Export experience and documentation review, including previous shipments
  • Reference checks with buyers, banks and local contacts
  • Written verification report with a clear risk assessment

What you get out of it

  • Confidence that the counterparty exists and can deliver
  • Early detection of intermediaries presenting themselves as producers
  • A documented basis for negotiating payment terms
  • Avoided prepayments to suppliers that cannot perform

One standard. Two directions.

Verification works in both directions: Scandinavian companies verifying African suppliers and counterparties, and African companies verifying European buyers, agents and counterparties before committing. Our fees are based on the assignment, not the client's country of origin.

Indicative engagement fees

Company Background Verification
From €595
Supplier Verification
From €1,500
On-Site Supplier Verification
From €2,950 + travel

Published prices are indicative starting prices. Final fees depend on scope, geography, complexity, duration and required on-site work and are confirmed in writing before an assignment begins. All prices are stated in EUR and exclude VAT where applicable. Travel, accommodation, local transportation, interpreters, laboratory testing, government fees, third-party data, legal services and other external costs are charged separately unless explicitly included in the proposal.

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How we work

  1. Step 1

    Briefing

    You share the supplier details, product and the volumes under discussion.

  2. Step 2

    Document checks

    We verify registration, ownership, licences and export documentation.

  3. Step 3

    Site visit

    Our local team visits the premises unannounced or by appointment, as agreed.

  4. Step 4

    Report

    You receive findings, photos, references and a recommendation before any payment.

Frequently asked questions

Can you verify a supplier we have already found?

Yes. Most assignments start with a supplier the client has already been in contact with, often after receiving an offer that looks unusually favourable.

How fast can a verification be completed?

Document checks usually take a few days. A verification that includes a physical site visit typically takes one to two weeks.

What happens if the supplier fails verification?

You get the findings in writing, and we can propose verified alternatives from our own network.

Practical execution

Selected engagements in this area

Agricultural exports

Cashew and CNSL export supply chain for European buyers

Supplier identification and commercial verification, contract structuring support and quality oversight across the origin side of the supply chain.

Industrial raw materials

Establishing raw material supply for a Nordic industrial group

Sourcing, supplier screening and long-term supplier development on the client's behalf.

See all selected engagements

Verify before you pay

Send us the supplier name and the offer you have received, and we will tell you what a verification would cover.

contact@scandafrica.org