Due Diligence

    Credit checks and risk signals for assessing a UK company's financial health.

    Due diligence on a UK company means looking past the surface to its financial health and creditworthiness. Filed accounts, credit scores, and payment behaviour all feed into whether a business is a safe counterparty.

    These guides explain how business credit checks work and what the risk signals mean, so you can make informed decisions about who to trade with and on what terms.

    Credit & risk

    Business credit checks and risk signals.

    Business Credit Checks Explained: What You Need to Know

    What a business credit check reveals, when you need one, the difference between free and paid checks, and how to interpret the results.

    5 min

    More guides

    What Is a Winding-Up Petition? A Guide for UK Businesses

    A winding-up petition is a formal legal application to the court to compulsorily wind up a company. This guide explains what triggers one, what happens next, and how to respond.

    8 min

    What Is a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA)?

    A Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) is a formal agreement between a company and its creditors to repay debts over time. This guide explains how CVAs work, who they suit, and what they mean for creditors.

    9 min