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: 7/31/2019

Few companies in North Macedonia have Dunn & Bradstreet or other internationally recognized business ratings.  There are some credit rating agencies in the country.  The best source of in-depth analysis of a business partner in North Macedonia is through one of the professional associations or companies listed in the next section.  This should not be considered an exhaustive list.  U.S. companies selling to companies in North Macedonia for the first time should consider using instruments such as irrevocable letters of credit until a solid relationship of mutual trust is established.  Enforcement of contracts and court judgments remains slow.  Collecting delinquent payments from customers in North Macedonia is difficult and expensive due to complex collection processes and the overloaded court system.

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