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: 11/29/2017

Contacting potential agents or distributors from a list at long distance without an introduction or third-party evaluation makes it very difficult to assess a prospective business partner.  Basic information about companies is not always readily available in Moldova given the scarcity of information resources and only a fledgling culture of openness and transparency as the country is still in the throes of transition to a truly open society.  Under such circumstances, the need for conducting due diligence cannot be overemphasized.  The U.S. Embassy can provide a list of legal consulting firms and recommends contacting the American Chamber of Commerce in Moldova.  Legal advisers are retained for the usual work of incorporation, obtaining permits, IPR registration, contract preparation, collection and commercial disputes, but are also an excellent resource for identifying potential problems based on their experience in the market.

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