By International Credit Reports
Write a brief that identifies both the company and the question
A useful report request tells the team which business to research and why the information is needed. Start with the registered name, jurisdiction, identifier, and address. Include trading names, website, and original-language details as supporting context rather than substitutes for the legal identity.
Then describe the question: a new customer requesting terms, a supplier before a deposit, or a particular company relationship in a due diligence review. You do not need to send unrelated confidential material to explain the scope. Keep the request focused on the facts and documents needed to identify the subject and assess availability.
Report request preparation template
Complete the fields you know and mark others as unavailable or uncertain. Preserving uncertainty is better than filling a gap with a guess that sends the research toward a different company.
| Field | Information to prepare |
|---|---|
| Subject | Full legal name, original-language name, and trading aliases |
| Jurisdiction | Country and relevant state, province, or licensing authority |
| Identifiers | Registration number, tax identifier, or license reference, each labeled |
| Locations | Registered address and separately labeled factory or office addresses |
| Context | Customer, supplier, parent, subsidiary, or other transaction role |
| Required information | Specific questions, entity scope, accounting periods, and essential fields |
| Existing evidence | Relevant document names or references and known discrepancies |
| Timing | Your decision date and any information needed before purchase |
Example: turn a vague request into a researchable one
‘Please check this supplier website urgently’ gives the team little basis for choosing an entity. A more useful brief identifies the registered supplier, jurisdiction, registration number, website alias, and the question behind the proposed order. It also explains whether a separate manufacturer appears in the paperwork.
For example, you might state that company-level financial information for a specified period is essential and ask whether it can be obtained before ordering. That is a scope question, not a promise that every field will be available. If the seller and manufacturer need separate reviews, identify both rather than expecting a single report to cover the arrangement automatically.
Check the actual option and delivery estimate
Use the current country page or pricing directory to review available report types, prices, and estimated delivery. Do not assume an option shown for another country applies to your subject. Your decision deadline and the report’s delivery estimate should be considered together before purchase.
If the identity is unclear or your review depends on a particular unavailable-looking field, ask first. A well-prepared request can reduce avoidable clarification, but it does not guarantee a result, a particular financial document, or future company performance. Keep the agreed scope with your eventual report and approval record.
Find the report for your identified company
Select the company’s country to compare current public report options, then ask about any unresolved identity or scope question.