BTI Independent Document Verification
Commercial due diligence before committing volume, capital or reputation.
Why it matters
Most risks occur before shipment
Most failures in bulk commodity transactions happen before shipment: unverified counterparties, inconsistent documentation or unrealistic payment structures.
Verification reduces wasted time, reputational risk and exposure to fragile structures — before any formal commitment.
What you receive
- ✓ Corporate validation and document consistency review
- ✓ Commercial and payment structure plausibility assessment
- ✓ Red flags and critical risk points
- ✓ BTI Trust Score 0-100
- ✓ Objective recommendations for next steps
This service is informational and based on available signals. It does not guarantee counterparty performance.
Who it is for
Buyers and Suppliers
Buyers
Validate the supplier before issuing an LOI, opening an LC or committing capital.
Ideal when:
- ✓ First transaction with the supplier
- ✓ Volume above $500k USD
- ✓ Upfront payment structure
- ✓ Supplier with no verifiable references
Suppliers
Validate the buyer before allocating volume, reserving cargo or issuing an SPA.
Ideal when:
- ✓ Unknown buyer or new market
- ✓ Order above usual capacity
- ✓ Atypical payment structure
- ✓ Suspicious urgency in the transaction
Complete report
What we deliver
For the Complete verification, delivered within 3 business days of payment confirmation. Written report with score, red flags and recommendations. Basic delivers identity, sanctions, score and risk signals within 24 hours.
Verification of legal existence, business registration and consistency of public information about the counterparty.
Consistency analysis across submitted documents: LOI, SPA, proof of funds, certificates, licences.
Plausibility analysis of proposed terms — price, volume, logistics, timeline and payment structure.
Objective identification of inconsistencies, warning signals and critical points that warrant deeper investigation before proceeding.
Quantitative 0-100 assessment based on BTI validation criteria applied to the counterparty and the transaction.
Objective guidance on how to proceed, what additional information to request and which points to negotiate before committing.
Process
How it works — 5 steps
Submit the form with counterparty details and available documents. We respond quickly with confirmation and the invoice.
Pay for the level you chose ($1,999 or $3,999 USD) via bank transfer or card. The process begins after confirmation.
The BTI team performs corporate verification, document analysis and commercial structure assessment.
Delivery of the full report with BTI score, identified red flags and next step recommendations.
With Complete, a 30-minute debrief call is included to discuss the report and agree on next steps.
Documentation
What we need from you
! Required
- ✓ Counterparty name and country of registration
- ✓ Corporate website or LinkedIn profile
- ✓ Copy of LOI or letter of intent (if available)
- ✓ Summary of proposed structure (product, volume, price, payment)
+ Optional — improve the analysis
- ○ Corporate identification documents
- ○ Proof of funds or bank statements
- ○ Commercial references
- ○ Prior correspondence
Investment
Pricing & Service Levels
Choose the level of analysis that matches the complexity of your transaction.
⚠ All services are informational and based on available signals. They do not replace legal, banking or compliance advice.
Service request
Verification Request Form
Complete the form below. We respond quickly with confirmation and the invoice.