Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.
Last Published: 12/10/2018

Traditional commercial instruments such as letters of credit may be used to protect buyers and sellers from basic transactional risks.  When considering a more extensive commercial relationship, however, U.S. businesses are advised to exercise due diligence appropriate to the relationship.  To check the bona fides of a bank, agent, or customer, U.S. firms can contact one of several Bangladeshi chambers of commerce or business associations.  The U.S. Embassy’s Trade Section may also be able to provide additional useful information.  No fee is charged for primary information about firms.  For a more detailed check, the U.S. Embassy offers the International Company Profile (ICP) as a fee-based service.  An ICP is a confidential business report providing background information on individual Bangladeshi firms.  Each report includes information on product lines, value and size of business, volume of operations, business reputation, and trade references.

U.S. firms may request an ICP by contacting the U.S. Department of Commerce or the nearest Export Assistance Center in the United States (USEAC) or by directly contacting the U.S. Trade Center.
 

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.