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: 8/1/2019

The U.S. Commercial Service emphasizes the need for exercising prudent procedures and practices in all international business transactions.  Every U.S. exporter is advised to conduct comprehensive due diligence on potential partners in any foreign market to meet obligations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977.

An International Company Profile (ICP) is a due-diligence check that helps U.S. companies evaluates potential business partners.  The report includes factual data as well as U.S. Commercial Service India’s evaluation to help U.S. firms assess risk, reliability, and capability.  The ICP analyzes the overall strength of an Indian company and provides useful information collected from our industry contacts, local publications/press, and other sources. An ICP provides: 

  • A detailed background report, based on a variety of research sources, including an on-site visit by a Commercial Specialist;
  • A listing of the company's senior management;
  • Main business activities and product/service lines;
  • Comments from company references;
  • Banking and financial information [note: an ICP is not a credit report and, therefore may not contain the detailed financial information that is obtainable from mercantile credit agencies.  However, reliable basic financial information is included in the report];
  • CS India insight on whether the prospective partner can meet your needs - trading experience, market coverage, stature, business connections in the country.

For answers to questions on our product and service offerings, please see https://2016.export.gov/India/servicesforu.s.companies/index.asp

You may also contact use at:
Tel: 91-11-2347-2000
Email: Office.NewDelhi@trade.gov

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.