Confirm identity and capability
Compare legal name, registration, address, email domain, contact person and bank details. Assess whether the supplier can produce, export, pack and deliver what it offers.
Request evidence, samples and references
Ask for specifications, relevant certificates, samples, trade references and production evidence. Use independent channels to validate key details where possible.
Handle payment and risk carefully
Confirm that the account belongs to the contracted counterparty, define milestones and shipping documents, and consider suitable risk controls. Screening and KYC vary by industry, country and risk; a quick search alone is not enough.
Introductory guides to international trade processes, risks and decisions. Content is not a substitute for operation-specific technical, legal, tax or customs advice.