OpenCorporates
Category: Verify the Counterparty
CommercialFreemium
Visit resource ↗What it is useful for
Cross-country company registry discovery for early counterparty identity checks.
Helpful terms: Proforma InvoiceA pre-contract or pre-shipment seller document that fixes the proposed goods, price, currency, Incoterm, payment schedule, beneficiary details, and shipment assumptions before a PO, deposit, or production release., TT PaymentA telegraphic transfer or bank wire used to pay a trade counterparty directly, often split into deposit and balance milestones tied to production, inspection, shipment, or documents., Open AccountA credit arrangement where the seller ships or delivers first and the buyer pays later under agreed invoice terms such as net 30, net 60, or another due-date rule.
Guidance
Best used for: Building a first evidence file before supplier onboarding or payment release.
Watch out for: Coverage, source freshness, and filings vary by jurisdiction; it does not prove reliability or bank ownership.