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These checks are carried out to determine whether a company is registered and operating legitimately. To assist your organization to manage and mitigate any potential risks, Key Background Checks offers the following company checks:

Verification Type Description Turnaround Time
Company Verifications
Bank Account Verification Establish whether the companies bank account details are correct and valid and verifies the identity of an account holder against the account number supplied. 12 Business Hours
SARS VAT Registration Confirmation that the VAT number is valid and issued to the company by SARS. 2 Business Days
SARS Tax Clearance Certificate Tax clearance certificates are verified and validated with SARS. 7 Business Days
BB-BEE Verification BB-BEE verification is conducted on vendors to verify and fully validate all details of a company’s BB-BEE status. 7 Business Days
COID Verification A COID check is conducted on a vendor to determine their compliance with the COID Act which aims to provide compensation for employees in the event of disablement or death resulting from occupational injuries or disease. Vendors will be alerted of expiry and prompted to update. 7 Business Days
Company Check A company check is carried out on a vendor in order to determine whether the company is registered and is operating legitimately.

The company check verifies:
  • Company Registration Name.
  • Trade Name.
  • Company Registration Number.
  • VAT Registration Number.
  • Banking Details.
  • Directors.
  • Company Judgments/ Financial Information.
  • Telephone Numbers and Address.
5 Business Hours
Company Check - Enhanced Various company information including:
  • Business Information.
  • Registration Details.
  • VAT Information.
  • Business Adverse Information.
  • Deeds History.
Active and Archive Principal Details:
  • Bank Codes.
  • Trade Investigated.
  • Court Records.
  • Defaults.
  • Trade history and Enquiry History.
5 Business Hours
Commercial Fraud Check A database detailing companies listed for fraudulent activity. 7 Business Days