What this check does
Company lookup compares submitted company details with available registry and VAT evidence.
What is company lookup?
Company lookup compares submitted business details with available registry and tax evidence to spot mismatches before onboarding or payment.
What the result means
A close match supports the supplier or customer record you are building.
What the result does not prove
It does not prove beneficial ownership, solvency or fraud risk by itself.
When businesses should use it
- Supplier onboarding
- Invoice-name mismatch review
- Payment approval controls
Example workflow
- Collect VAT/company details.
- Run lookup.
- Investigate mismatches before approving payment or invoice setup.
Data sources
VAT registries and available company registry sources.
Limitations
Registry coverage varies by country and disclosure rules.