Contractor verification — from VAT ID to decision

Contractor verification — from VAT ID to decision

Contractor verification — from VAT ID to decision

Checking a single company usually involves several registers, multiple sanction lists, and half an hour of browsing the internet. PartnerPal does this in a single request and delivers an organized report where every piece of information links back to its source.

Checking a single company usually involves several registers, multiple sanction lists, and half an hour of browsing the internet. PartnerPal does this in a single request and delivers an organized report where every piece of information links back to its source.

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Scope of verification

Why teams choose PartnerPal

Why teams choose PartnerPal

There is no single mandatory list of registers. The scope depends on your specific risks: deferred payment, sanction compliance, or continuity of supply — and if you are an obliged entity, it is determined by the risk assessment and financial security measures under the AML Act. Below are the four layers where you typically begin.

Auditable PDF reports

Each report links to its sources, so findings can be verified and used in a documented verification process.

AI-powered data interpretation

AI supports analysts in connecting signals from multiple sources, interpreting the data, and producing recommendations that speed up decision-making.

Recurring portfolio verification

Schedule automated counterparty checks and respond as soon as new risk signals appear.

Public sources and web context

Combine register data with information you won't find in any single database: media coverage, reviews, events, and market context.

From tax ID to report and monitoring

Verify a single company or your entire portfolio. PartnerPal gathers the data, organizes the findings, and highlights areas that need your attention.

1. Add a company or a list of entities

Search for a company or import a file with tax IDs for bulk verification.

2. Run a multi-source analysis

PartnerPal combines data from official registers, sanctions lists, and the web, using AI to analyze publicly available information.

3. Get an auditable report

Download a PDF report with a summary, flagged issues, and links to sources.

4. Turn on monitoring

Set up recurring verifications and get alerts whenever significant changes occur.

One company or an entire portfolio

One company or an entire portfolio

With PartnerPal, you simply import a file with tax identification numbers (NIP) and run a single request — for every company, you receive the same organized risk profile with links to sources, and you can immediately set up monitoring and alerts for the entire list. Instead of days of manual checking: a single import and clear signals that warrant a response.

Client story

The Contigate team reduced partner research time by 78%

The Contigate team reduced partner research time by 78%

The Contigate team reduced partner research time by 78%

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PartnerPal cut our vendor research time from hours to just dozen or so minutes. Instead of manually checking disparate sources, we get a structured risk overview and actionable insights.

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Mateusz Karaśkiewicz

Founder & CEO, Contigate

Result: 78% less time spent on research

1 report instead of manually reviewing 8 sources

When is it worth checking a contractor

When is it worth checking a contractor

Upon establishing cooperation

Before signing the contract and before the first deferred payment. This is the moment when verification costs the least and protects the most.

Upon establishing cooperation

Before signing the contract and before the first deferred payment. This is the moment when verification costs the least and protects the most.

Upon change of conditions

A higher credit limit, a new scope of cooperation, a change of bank account. New terms mean new risks — check them before they take effect.

Upon change of conditions

A higher credit limit, a new scope of cooperation, a change of bank account. New terms mean new risks — check them before they take effect.

Periodically

For high-risk business partners and regular suppliers critical to business continuity. A one-time report begins to age the very next day — a schedule keeps the information up to date.

Periodically

For high-risk business partners and regular suppliers critical to business continuity. A one-time report begins to age the very next day — a schedule keeps the information up to date.

In the event of significant changes

A change in management or ownership, a sudden change of intermediary, or a reluctance to provide ownership documents. A single such signal is enough to trigger a re-verification.

In the event of significant changes

A change in management or ownership, a sudden change of intermediary, or a reluctance to provide ownership documents. A single such signal is enough to trigger a re-verification.

Legal context

Verification requirements are growing

Verification requirements are growing

Verification requirements are growing

From July 10, 2027, a single set of AML rules will apply across the Union — Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, which applies directly, without separate implementation into national law. For companies, this means two practical changes.


First, the catalog of obliged entities expands beyond the financial sector — it will include, among others, trade in high-value goods, precious metals and stones, cultural goods, real estate brokerage, and crypto-asset service providers.


Second, the Regulation clarifies what it means to "check a counterparty": in addition to client identification, it requires understanding their ownership and control structure and verifying whether the client or their beneficial owners are subject to targeted financial sanctions.


Companies that currently perform verification manually and on an ad hoc basis have less than two years to organize the process. This is enough time to do it calmly — and little enough to start right now.

From July 10, 2027, a single set of AML rules will apply across the Union — Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, which applies directly, without separate implementation into national law. For companies, this means two practical changes.


First, the catalog of obliged entities expands beyond the financial sector — it will include, among others, trade in high-value goods, precious metals and stones, cultural goods, real estate brokerage, and crypto-asset service providers.


Second, the Regulation clarifies what it means to "check a counterparty": in addition to client identification, it requires understanding their ownership and control structure and verifying whether the client or their beneficial owners are subject to targeted financial sanctions.


Companies that currently perform verification manually and on an ad hoc basis have less than two years to organize the process. This is enough time to do it calmly — and little enough to start right now.

July 10, 2027

The AMLR regulation enters into force across the EU.

July 10, 2027

The transposition deadline for Directive 2024/1640, which covers, among other things, the rules on access to beneficial ownership registers.

Previously

National changes. In Poland, work is underway on an amendment to the AML Act, which includes a new GIIF ICT system and the restructuring of access rules to the CRBR.

What the report won't do for you

What the report won't do for you

PartnerPal organizes publicly available information and highlights what to look out for — but it does not make business decisions or replace your own risk assessment. The report documents the scope and date of the check — the conclusions and the decision to cooperate remain yours. The exact set of sources depends on the service variant.

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How to verify a business partner by NIP number?

Enter the NIP (tax identification number) in PartnerPal or import a file containing a list of numbers. The system queries registers and lists, analyzes publicly available information, and delivers the result as a report with links to the sources.

How long does the verification of one company take?

It depends on the complexity and scope of the report. For basic data, it takes a few seconds; for a comprehensive AI analysis of a large company, it takes a few minutes.

Can the report be saved and archived?

Yes. You can save the report as a PDF, receive it via email, or transfer it to another system using the API.

Does the verification include foreign contractors?

For European Union entities, VIES verification is available, and sanction screening covers both European and international lists. The scope of registry data outside Poland depends on the service variant — write to us, and we will check the specific country.

How does this differ from a free search in the National Court Register (KRS)?

Free search engines answer a single question in one register. Here you get multiple sources compiled together, highlighted points of attention, an archived report, and the option to enable monitoring.

Can the report be customized to meet AML, compliance, and procurement needs?

Yes. The scope of the report and alerts can be customized to fit the specific processes and requirements of your organization — from AML and compliance to supplier assessment in procurement departments.

Do the new AML regulations change the scope of counterparty verification?

Regulation (EU) 2024/1624, applicable from 10 July 2027, requires not only customer identification, but also establishing the ownership and control structure, as well as sanction screening of the customer and their beneficial owners. The scope of these obligations depends on whether your company is an obliged entity — this is worth determining with a legal advisor.

Will my company be an obliged entity?

The regulation expands the catalog beyond the financial sector — it includes, among others, trade in high-value goods, precious metals and stones, cultural goods, real estate brokerage, and crypto-asset service providers. Qualification depends on your business profile and requires a legal assessment on your part.