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.
You share the supplier details, product and the volumes under discussion.
We verify registration, ownership, licences and export documentation.
Our local team visits the premises unannounced or by appointment, as agreed.
You receive findings, photos, references and a recommendation before any payment.
Yes. Most assignments start with a supplier the client has already been in contact with, often after receiving an offer that looks unusually favourable.
Document checks usually take a few days. A verification that includes a physical site visit typically takes one to two weeks.
You get the findings in writing, and we can propose verified alternatives from our own network.
Supplier verification is not about distrust — it is about responsible business practice. A structured process helps reduce commercial risk, improve transparency and lay the foundation for long-term partnerships across African markets.
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Read articleSend us the supplier name and the offer you have received, and we will tell you what a verification would cover.
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