Background Checks on Companies & Officers

Comprehensive business background checks that can identify risky businesses and help protect your company's reputation.

Identify Criminal Activity
Uncover Civil Litigations
Reveal Financial Issues
Analyze Reputation Risks
Trusted by Industry Leaders Since 1996
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Reports include a lien search, bankruptcy search, business credit reporting, business license check, global sanctions background check, and much more:

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Instant ​Due Diligence Searches

Fast, affordable searches designed for high-volume needs and quick turnarounds.

Key Features
Identify Criminal Activity
Low cost per report
Ideal for routine or high-volume vetting

Advanced ​Due Diligence

A blend of automation and expert research for deeper insight and live updates.

Key Features
Human-sourced verification & insights
Access to hard-to-find records
Live updates for ongoing accuracy
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Deep Dive ​Due Diligence Searches

Our most comprehensive investigation, covering multiple jurisdictions, names, and affiliations.

Key Features
In-depth research into people, companies, and affiliations
Multiple data sources across jurisdictions
Best for high-risk or high-stakes decisions

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LEGAL RISK

Criminal & Civil Searches

Criminal Charges

Identify criminal charges or convictions associated with a company or its officers.

Civil Litigation

Reveal ongoing or past civil lawsuits involving the company or its officers.

Global Sanctions & Watchlists

Check for KYC and AML compliance risk based on 1,400+ sources.

County, Federal, and National Searches

Uncover criminal or civil litigation at the county, federal, or national level.

FINANCIAL RISK

Financial Searches

Business Credit Report

Gain an overview of a company’s creditworthiness and financial health.

National Bankruptcy, Lien & Judgement Records

Reveal financial risk exposure associated with companies and officers.

Lien Searches

Identify and current or pending liens filed against the company or its owners.

State & County UCC Records Searches

Reveal Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings that signal risk.

OPERATIONAL RISKS

Corporate & Identity Verification

Corporate Record Verification

Validate the legitimacy and registration details of the company.

Company Profile & Ownership Information

Gain detailed insights about the company's structure and its key owners.

Officer or Executive Identity Verification

Confirm the identities and credentials of the company's key officers.

Address and Name History Trace

Track the historical addresses and name changes associated with the company and its owners.

REPUTATION RISK

Reputation Searches

Social Media Background Check on Officer

Review the social media presence and activity of the company's officers for reputational insights.

Negative News Articles

Highlight any adverse media coverage or negative news about the company and its owners.

Professional License Violations

See any violations or sanctions against the professional licenses held by the company's officers.

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Background Screening Experts since 1996

Worried about getting burned by a bad business relationship? We understand.

Year Founded
1996

We are a fully-licensed private investigation firm based in Cleveland, OH. We've assisted companies with due diligence background checks since 1996.

Clients Served
2,000+

Many of the world's most innovative and successful organizations trust Business Screen for our comprehensive screening, industry-leading searches, and superior customer service.

Countries We Cover
170+

We can conduct background checks in almost every country and territory by utilizing our global network of information sources. Regardless of the originating country, we can translate public record information for our clients.

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