✦ AI-powered company verification
Verify a company
before you trade.
Check a buyer, supplier or business partner before you make payment, ship goods, share sensitive information or enter into a commercial deal.
No paymentNo credit cardNo subscriptionNo obligation
Which company do you want to verify?
Company identityLegal and business presence
Trust & caution signalsPositive and warning indicators
Recommended next stepsWhat to verify before the deal
Your MARCO report is completely free.No paymentNo card detailsNo paid membership requiredNo obligation after the report
What MARCO checks
One company. One clear verification report.
MARCO researches available company, business and trust signals and organizes them so you can quickly see what looks credible, what needs caution and what to verify next.
Company identity
Company name, location, legal identity and publicly available registration information.
Trust signals
Business footprint, certifications, website presence and other positive indicators.
Risk & warning signals
Inconsistencies, unclear information, negative signals and areas needing closer review.
How it works
Simple enough to use before every important deal.
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Enter the company
Add the company name or website and country so MARCO can identify the correct business.
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Review the report
See identity, business profile, trust signals, cautions and available supporting information.
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Know what to verify next
Use MARCO's suggested questions and safeguards before you commit to the transaction.
Know who you are dealing with.
Start your company verification before the deal becomes a commitment.
Good to know
Questions about company verification?
How do I verify a company before doing business with it? +
Confirm three things independently of the company’s own documents: that it legally exists, that it is who it says it is, and that nothing on record contradicts its story.
- Look it up in the official registry of its country, such as Companies House in the UK, the state Secretary of State in the US, the MCA portal in India or GSXT in China. Match the exact legal name, registration number, incorporation date and registered address.
- Validate its tax and trade IDs. Use the EU’s VIES tool for VAT numbers, and check the GSTIN in India or an EORI number where customs are involved.
- Screen the company and its directors against the OFAC, EU and UN sanctions lists.
- Check that the address exists and is not only a virtual office, and that the email domain matches the website.
- Search the company name with “scam” or “complaint.”
- Ask for a bank reference and any certificates, and confirm them with the issuer rather than the company.
What red flags should I look for when verifying a company? +
The strongest red flag is a mismatch: the company’s story does not match the record. Watch for a company incorporated within the last year that claims decades of experience, a free webmail address from a company claiming to be a large manufacturer, a recently registered website domain, a residential or shared virtual-office address, a bank account whose name or country differs from the company on the invoice, prices far below market, pressure to pay an advance quickly, or refusal to do a video call or supply documents. One flag is not proof of fraud, but two or three together justify safer terms or walking away.
Why should I verify a company before trading with it? +
Most trade fraud follows a few patterns: advance payment for goods that never ship, buyers who collect free samples and vanish, and fake invoices with altered bank details. Verification is cheapest before money or samples leave your hands. It does not remove risk, but it tells you which terms to insist on. A company with gaps in its record might require a letter of credit, escrow or a pre-shipment inspection rather than an open advance.
What is Marco? +
Marco is an AI-powered company verification service by go4WorldBusiness. It researches available company information and creates a clear report showing what is confirmed, what needs attention and what you should check next.
What does Marco verify? +
Marco verifies available information about a company’s identity, business profile, products, markets, capacity, certifications, licenses, financial signals, compliance, legal history, trade presence and trust signals.
Can Marco verify both buyers and suppliers? +
Yes. Marco can help assess the available information for buyers, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors and other companies involved in a trade conversation.
What information should I provide to Marco? +
Provide the company name or website and, whenever possible, its city and country. These details help Marco distinguish the correct company from businesses with similar names.
How does Marco assess a company’s risk? +
Marco compares available information, identifies positive trust signals and flags cautionary signals such as inconsistent records, financial stress, compliance gaps, litigation, limited trade history or missing evidence.
What are trust signals and cautionary signals? +
Trust signals are findings that support a company’s credibility, such as confirmed registration, an established presence or verified certifications. Cautionary signals are gaps, inconsistencies or risks that should be checked before you proceed.
Does a verified company guarantee a safe transaction? +
No. A Marco report cannot guarantee a company’s future behaviour or replace your own due diligence. Use the findings, questions and safeguards in the report to make a better-informed decision.
Is Marco free to use? +
Yes. Marco company verification reports are free, and no payment is required to request a report.
How does Marco use AI for company verification? +
Marco uses AI to research available company information, compare findings across sources, identify important signals and organize the results into a clear report with practical next steps.
Can Marco verify a company in any country? +
Marco can research companies in different countries using available public, business and marketplace information. The depth of a report depends on the quality and availability of information in that country.
What sources does Marco use? +
Marco may use company websites, business registries, government and compliance records, professional profiles, trade platforms, certification information, financial and legal sources, news and other relevant public sources where available.
How long does a company verification report take? +
Marco takes less than a minute to generate a company verification report, giving you a quick starting point before you begin a deeper review or trade conversation.
What if there is not enough public information about a company? +
Marco highlights when information is limited, missing or inconsistent. A lack of information is itself a reason to ask the company for supporting documents and proceed carefully.
How current is the information in a Marco report? +
A report reflects the information Marco finds during its research at the time it is generated. Important details such as registration, financial position, certifications and capacity should be rechecked before a significant transaction.
What should I do after receiving a Marco report? +
Use the positive signals, cautions and recommended next steps to guide your follow-up. Ask for missing documents, verify important claims directly, start cautiously and choose payment and order terms that match the level of risk.
Can I verify a company before placing a large order? +
Yes. Verification is especially useful before a large order, advance payment, long-term contract or exchange of sensitive business information. It helps you identify questions and safeguards before making a commitment.
Can a company have positive signals and still be medium or high risk? +
Yes. A company may be genuine and have strong positive signals while also showing financial stress, compliance gaps, limited trade history or other cautionary factors. Marco presents both sides so you can make a balanced decision.
Does Marco check for fraud or scam reports? +
Marco researches available fraud, scam, blacklist, complaint and negative-news signals, but no automated search can find every issue. Treat the result as an important input, not a guarantee that no problem exists.
Can I share a Marco report with my team or business partner? +
Yes. A Marco report is designed to give buyers, sellers, sourcing teams and business partners a common view of the company’s identity, positive signals, cautions and recommended next steps.