Due Diligence

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FOR CORPORATE DUE DILIGENCE SOLUTIONS

In today’s complex and fast-moving business environment, making the wrong partnership decision can expose your company to significant financial, legal, and reputational damage. ICC Group’s Corporate Due Diligence services empower you with the insights needed to make informed, confident decisions before you commit.

Whether you’re onboarding a new vendor, evaluating potential joint ventures, hiring senior personnel, or exploring strategic investments, our enhanced due diligence investigations verify the integrity, background, and business history of your prospective partners.

We go beyond surface-level checks. Our global due diligence capabilities deliver in-depth intelligence to assess risks related to corruption, fraud, compliance breaches, financial instability, undisclosed litigation, political exposure, and more—wherever your business takes you.

From mergers and acquisitions to third-party engagements, ICC Group helps ensure your partnerships are not only legitimate but aligned with your strategic and ethical standards.

We protect your business so you can focus on growing it with confidence.

WHAT IS DUE DILIGENCE AND WHY IT MATTERS

Due diligence is the investigative process of verifying critical information before entering into business transactions such as partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, or vendor agreements. It helps organizations avoid financial fraud, regulatory penalties, reputational damage, and strategic missteps. ICC GROUP, International Corporate Check, empowers clients with actionable intelligence, enabling confident, risk-free decision-making

ICC GROUP’S COMPREHENSIVE DUE DILIGENCE SOLUTIONS

Level 1 – Basic Due Diligence

Personal profile on individual subjects and Company profile on corporate entities

International business verification and Individual business interest search

International digital media research and Company background analysis

Historical ownership analysis and identification of subsidiaries & connected parties

Global/national criminality & regulatory records checks and Politically Exposed Person
database

Global terrorism checks and global financial regulatory authorities checks

Industry reputational assessment, FCPA, UK Anti-Bribery & corruption risk databases

Money laundering risk database

Country-specific databases include litigation checks, law enforcement agencies & capital market regulators.

Financial reports and asset tracing

Level II – Essential Integrity Due Diligence

ICC Level II Essential Integrity Due Diligence scope of work includes:

All in Basic Due Diligence Package.

Verification of corporate record research for current shareholdings/directorships, office holding including executive and/or non-executive positions, and ultimate beneficial owners’ corporate legal structure.

Confirmation of the address and telephone number.

Verification of Personal Information of the Principal(s) associated with the subject entity.

Verification of Corporate and business affiliations.

Research on government affiliations, political positions, and relationships with public officials.

Local language/English press and electronic media search.

Research with relevant public record resources for civil litigation, liens, previous judgments, and bankruptcy.

Research with Police and Relevant Court resources for criminal history record checks.

Research with regulatory agencies on current and/or pending actions/sanctions.

Level III – Enhanced Integrity (High-Risk Country & Sector Deep Dives)

ICC Level III Enhanced Integrity Due Diligence scope of work includes:

All in Level II Essential Integrity Due Diligence Package.

Verification of Previous Employments and/or Projects completed, Business and Personal References, Academic and Professional Qualifications.

Onsite visits and take pictures of the address and locality.

Overview of the background and track record of key principals and shareholders of the Subject, focusing on regulatory or reputational issues of concern.

Verification of Current activities, track record and history (including any other multi-national companies) and partners and business track record in the Territory.

Research with publicly available property records and asset ownership.

Assess any other material that could constitute a red flag deterring an association between client and the Subject, its key principals and shareholders.

Research on Relationships and Placement. Profile the positioning and connections of Subject and its key principals and shareholders: Focusing on business relationships, political relationships, any associations between the Subject, its key principals and shareholders and any disreputable individuals and organisations, exposure to international anti-bribery and Anti-Corruption legislation (including the FCPA and UKBA) or trade sanctions legislation.

Comprehensive local and International Sanction list screenings. Watch lists: PEP databases checks, global compliance database searches, OFAC and other international sanctions and law enforcement institutions for the Subject and its key principals and shareholders.

Undertake Source Interviews to use local and industry expert source enquiries.

HOW DOES OUR DUE DILIGENCE WORK? & KEY BENEFITS OF PARTNERING WITH ICC GROUP

Unmatched Global Coverage

We conduct multi-jurisdictional searches across over 180 countries and territories using native language capabilities and access to regional legal systems and media networks.

Risk-Based Approach

Our process prioritizes critical red flags like:

Undisclosed liabilities or litigation.

Fraudulent financial representations.

Links to criminal or politically exposed networks.

Negative media or brand-damaging affiliations.

Regulatory Compliance Support

ICC GROUP ensures you remain compliant with:

Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

Know Your Customer (KYC)

Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT)

FATF guidelines

EU, OFAC, UN, and World Bank sanctions

WHEN TO CONDUCT DUE DILIGENCE

We recommend launching due diligence investigations in the following scenarios:

Pre-Investment: Before mergers, acquisitions, investment or funding rounds

Vendor Onboarding: Assess third-party partners and suppliers

Executive Hiring: Screen C-suite or board-level candidates

Franchisee or Distributor Engagement: Validate business integrity

Risk Audits: Periodic compliance and internal control evaluations

The Parties Of Interest for due diligence investigation:

Securing the Integrity of Healthcare Ecosystems

Agents

Suppliers

Advisers

Distributors

Brokers

Joint Venture Partners

Technology Vendors

Third-Party Affiliates

Distribution Channel Partners

Business Services Vendors

Any other entity seeking to engage in business with your organization

ICC GROUP’S DUE DILIGENCE METHODOLOGY

  1. Define Scope Client needs and jurisdictional challenges
  2. Information Gathering On-ground intelligence, document collection, and database access
  3. Verification & Validation Legal records, news coverage, credit checks, asset tracing
  4. Analysis & Reporting Risk classification, recommendations, and visual summaries
  5. Ongoing Monitoring Post-investment or engagement tracking, alerts, and compliance updates

WHAT RESULTS CAN BE ANTICIPATED?

Due Diligence Expected Outcomes – Potential Red Flags Identified

Hidden beneficial ownership structures

Undisclosed criminal or civil litigation

Falsified academic or employment credentials

Regulatory sanctions and compliance violations

Financial instability or excessive liabilities

Fraud, bribery, money laundering indicators

Connections to terrorist or illegal organizations

Undisclosed third-party transactions

Material misrepresentations or omissions

Unreported financial distress or insolvency

Past allegations of corruption

Hidden legal disputes or bankruptcy filings

Connections to Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)

Additional red flags may arise depending on the industry, scope, and jurisdiction involved.

TYPES OF DUE DILIGENCE SERVICES

Our financial due diligence evaluates the target’s balance sheet, profit and loss records, liabilities, operational revenue streams, and accounting compliance. We identify red flags such as unreported debts, overstated earnings, or cash flow risks.

Focused on individuals and entities, this involves background checks, conflicts of interest, links to politically exposed persons (PEPs), sanctions lists, and any history of fraud, bribery, or corruption.

We assess compliance with corporate law, anti-bribery regulations, licensing, tax obligations, litigation history, intellectual property claims, and more.

ICC GROUP investigates media coverage, whistleblower activity, online presence, and ESG performance of the subject.

We evaluate the target’s internal operations, supply chains, organizational structure, key processes, and scalability. This helps identify inefficiencies, operational risks, and areas requiring post-transaction integration.

Our commercial assessments examine market positioning, competitive landscape, customer base, growth potential, sales channels, and business model viability to ensure strategic alignment.

We assess the strength and scalability of IT systems, cybersecurity posture, data privacy compliance, intellectual property, and digital infrastructure to uncover technology-related risks.

This includes a thorough review of employment contracts, compensation structures, key talent retention, HR policies, labor disputes, and cultural compatibility—critical during mergers and acquisitions.

We review historical tax filings, compliance with local and international tax laws, transfer pricing policies, and exposure to penalties or audits that could impact financial viability.

KEY SECTORS WE SERVE

At ICC Group, our due diligence and risk management solutions are tailored to meet the unique challenges of diverse, high-risk industries, including:

Financial Services & Private Equity.

Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare

Real Estate & Construction

Energy, Oil & Gas

Technology & Advanced Manufacturing

Education & Academic Institutions

Information Technology & Telecommunications

Aviation & Aerospace

Government & Public Sector

Insurance, and Other Regulated Industries

OUR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN DUE DILIGENCE EDGE

Proprietary Risk Intelligence Platforms

Our analysts use proprietary platforms to aggregate data from:

200,000+ global corporate databases

60+ global watchlists

Multi-lingual negative media feeds

Court & litigation archives

AI-Assisted Data Correlation

We enhance human intelligence with machine learning tools that detect anomalies in:

Financial filings

Related-party transactions

Hidden shareholding structures

Beneficial ownership trails

POST-DUE DILIGENCE MONITORING

ICC GROUP provides post-transaction risk monitoring services to track emerging threats in your vendors, partners, or acquired assets.

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At ICC GROUP, we don’t just provide information—we deliver intelligence. Make smarter decisions, reduce risk, and elevate trust in every transaction.

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TPRM – Third-Party Risk Management

Mitigate external threats with our third-party risk management (TPRM) solution. We evaluate vendors, suppliers, and partners for compliance, ethical standards, and operational risk—ensuring business continuity and trust.

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Conclusion — Make Smarter Hiring Decisions with ICC Group


Background screening is not just a box to tick — it’s your frontline defense against fraud, misconduct, and costly mistakes. ICC Group’s global network, proprietary technology, and dedicated compliance experts give you confidence in every hiring decision.

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