Discovery
Collect legal name, expected registration number, and expected delivery details before opening any data source.
Guide: procurement workflow
How to use Irish company reports for vendor due diligence
Vendor teams move faster when each decision point is consistent. This workflow reduces uncertainty by combining company profile checks, filing continuity, and practical commercial controls.
Open buying guide first
Due diligence stages
Validation
Cross-check identity and status fields, then compare with procurement documentation and counterpart communication.
Risk scoring
Apply a minimum-risk rubric: red flags, filing continuity, and control signals decide whether to proceed.
Commercial decision
Approve, hold, or require additional guarantee before release of onboarding materials.
Before first PO
Verify identity, status, and directors using current data.
Before payment terms
Use filing consistency and risk score to define net terms and holdbacks.
Before contract execution
Store report findings in your internal audit trail with timestamp and reviewer notes.
FAQs
Should this be done for small vendors too?
Yes. Even smaller vendors should pass a light check. A repeatable template prevents inconsistent decisions and delays.
Do we need a new report every year?
A full review is most valuable when onboarding and renewal decisions happen, then after notable status changes.
Can this replace legal review?
No. This guide supports operational diligence and should complement, not replace legal or KYC checks where required.
What is the fastest way to start?
Use this model: validate the exact registration details, review free public signals, then purchase the report only if red flags remain.