Question 1

What is a company check?

Accepted Answer

A company check verifies the data of a company via the Chamber of Commerce Trade Register. This includes the company's existence, trade name, registered address, legal form, and information about directors and any authorities. This is essential for screening freelancers and business partners.

Question 2

Why is a company check important when hiring freelancers?

Accepted Answer

When hiring freelancers, it is crucial to verify that the company actually exists and is active. This prevents false self-employment risks and ensures that you work with legitimate entrepreneurs. The company check also shows whether the company has the correct legal form for the activities.

Question 3

What information is checked?

Accepted Answer

The company check verifies: Chamber of Commerce number, trade name, legal form, registration date, registered address, SBI codes (business activities), number of employees, board members and their authorities, and any special circumstances such as bankruptcy or suspension of payments.

Question 4

Can the UBO also be checked?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Otentica can also retrieve UBO information (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) insofar as it is available in the UBO register. This provides insight into the ultimate beneficial owners of a company, which is important for AML compliance and due diligence.

Question 5

Does the company check also work for foreign companies?

Accepted Answer

The standard company check is aimed at Dutch companies via the Chamber of Commerce. For foreign companies, Otentica offers additional verification options via international trade registers. Contact us for options per country.

Question 6

How current is the data?

Accepted Answer

The company data is retrieved in real-time from the Chamber of Commerce Trade Register at the time of the check. You always receive the most current information available in the register.

Question 7

What if a company is not found?

Accepted Answer

If a company is not in the Chamber of Commerce register, this may mean that the company does not exist, has been deregistered, or is registered under a different name. Otentica reports this clearly so you can take action.

Question 8

Is the company check GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the company check is fully GDPR compliant. The verification is performed based on public data from the Trade Register. The data is processed encrypted and you determine the retention periods.

Chamber of Commerce company verification

What is a company check?

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Why use company check?

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