1. Documents required
- Certificate of Incorporation (or equivalent registration document).
- Tax registration: GST / VAT / EIN / NIP, as applicable.
- Import-Export Code (IEC) or equivalent, where relevant.
- Directors’ / UBO KYC (government photo ID + proof of address).
- Bank-account ownership evidence (cancelled cheque, bank letter or statement header).
- Product / service catalogue, capacity statement, and export markets.
- Certifications where applicable (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP, CE, FDA, etc.).
- Two buyer references (optional but recommended).
2. Review process
- Intake and eligibility check.
- Document authentication and cross-reference against public registries.
- Directors / UBO KYC.
- Sanctions and adverse-media screening.
- Operational and export-readiness review.
- Trust Score computation across six pillars.
- Certificate issuance with unique Vendor ID and QR verification link.
3. Sanctions & compliance screening
Companies, directors and ultimate beneficial owners are screened against OFAC (US), EU consolidated list, UN Security Council list, UK OFSI, and India’s regulatory lists. Adverse-media checks are performed at issuance and at re-verification.
4. Turnaround
Typical review time is 5–7 working days from submission of a complete document pack. Incomplete packs pause the timeline until missing items are received.
5. Re-verification
Certificates are valid for 12 months. Re-verification is required annually and also on the following trigger events: change of directors / UBO, change of registered address, material change to sanctions status, or significant adverse-media event.
6. Appeal & complaints
If you disagree with a verification decision or Trust Score, you may file an appeal within 30 days following the Complaints & Appeals process.
7. Independence
Amanect Trust Score™ is an independent business-readiness and credibility assessment. It is not a government certification, credit rating, financial guarantee or legal opinion.
This page is maintained by Amanect (operated by Amanect India Private Limited, India) to help visitors understand our operating practices. It is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Users should seek independent legal counsel for their own circumstances. Contact: trade@amanect.com.