The amount of information available will vary relative to the commercial practices from one country to another, and will usually include the following details:
Ownership and Management
- Names of directors, shareholders or proprietors
- Capital structure and shareholdings
- Names and job titles of senior company personnel
Legal Status and History
- Date of establishment or incorporation
- Legal status, registration number and trading style
- Registered address
- Affiliated companies
- Historical information, change of ownership
Operations
- Full details of business activities
- Equipment employed
- Description of premises
- Number of Employees
Financial Information
- Extracts from or full balance sheets (if available) obtained from official registries or directly from the company
- Registered mortgages and charges
- Bankers
Credit Appraisal and Conclusion
- An opinion based on the payment experience of trade suppliers, banks, known public record details of any court action and protested bills.