Identity and control
Confirm legal name, registration, address, directors, domain, email accounts and authorised contacts. Where the invoicing entity differs from the negotiating party, the relationship should be explained and documented.
Any late change in beneficiary, account or payment country should stop the payment until it is independently verified.
Actual supply capability
Capability should be consistent with facilities, people, licences, purchasing, production, references and lead times. A commercial promise does not prove access to product or control of the supply chain.
Where work is subcontracted, identify what is performed directly and which critical dependencies remain outside the supplier's control.
Terms that reduce exposure
Payment milestones, inspection, samples, acceptance, warranties, insurance, penalties and jurisdiction should reflect the amount at risk and the recoverability of funds.
A large advance payment requires stronger evidence than a low-value repeat order supported by a satisfactory history.
A documented decision
The useful output is a decision: appoint, appoint subject to conditions, limit volume, require additional evidence, change the payment route or reject.
The review should record sources, date, limitations and open questions so the decision remains explainable later.
How this analysis was prepared
Content directed and reviewed by Juan Carlos Martín Gil using the firm’s diagnostic method. It presents general criteria, not invented cases, and does not replace review of a specific transaction or legal, tax, financial or technical advice.