Business Verification · Sample
Northvale Example Trading Ltd (fictional)
1.Executive summary
Northvale Example Trading Ltd (fictional) appears to be an active registered company. Two of five claims on its website could be verified. One documented risk indicator was identified. Overall risk: moderate — further checks advised before payment.
2.Scope
Client question: is this supplier a genuine, active UK company suitable for a first order of modest value? Limited to UK public records and the company's own public statements.
3.Methodology
Searches of public company registers, the public insolvency gazette, domain registration data and the company's own website. All sources accessed lawfully on the dates recorded.
4.Verified findings
• Company registered and listed as active • Two current directors listed on the public register • Registered address matches website footer
5.Unverified claims
• “Trading since 2005” — register shows incorporation more recently • Claimed trade association membership not found on public listings • Customer reviews could not be attributed
6.Risks
• Recent change of directors and registered office • Annual accounts filed late on one occasion These are indicators only, not findings of wrongdoing.
7.Conclusions
No evidence the company is fictitious. Discrepancies in marketing claims suggest asking the supplier for documentation and using protected payment methods.
8.Sources
[1] Public company register entry — accessed DD/MM/YYYY [2] Public insolvency gazette search — accessed DD/MM/YYYY [3] Domain WHOIS/RDAP record — accessed DD/MM/YYYY [4] Company website, archived copy — accessed DD/MM/YYYY