> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.fraudcheck.co.za/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.fraudcheck.co.za/product/products/verification/business.md).

# Business verification

Business verification confirms a registered business, its filing history, its directors and principals, and the people behind it.

## What it is

Business verification confirms a registered business, its filing history, its directors and principals, and the people behind it.

## Products compared

| Product                                                                                  | What it returns                                                                                                     | Subject    | Channels       | Turnaround      |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------- | -------------- | --------------- |
| [Business details](/product/products/verification/business/details.md)                   | Finds a business by name or registration number and returns its registration status, addresses and contact details. | Business   | Portal and API | Under 5 seconds |
| [Statutory details](/product/products/verification/business/statutory-details.md)        | Returns a company's CIPC filing history and the directors recorded in those filings.                                | Business   | Portal and API | Under 5 seconds |
| [Business principals](/product/products/verification/business/principals.md)             | Returns a business's principals, the other companies they are linked to, and adverse observations.                  | Business   | Portal and API | Under 5 seconds |
| [Principal details](/product/products/verification/business/principal-details.md)        | Returns a business's current and past directors.                                                                    | Business   | Portal and API | Under 5 seconds |
| [Principal link by ID number](/product/products/verification/business/principal-link.md) | Looks up a director by ID number and returns their bureau profile and the businesses they are linked to.            | Individual | Portal and API | Under 5 seconds |

## When to use which

* Start with [Business details](/product/products/verification/business/details.md) to find the business and confirm its registration.
* Use [Statutory details](/product/products/verification/business/statutory-details.md) for the CIPC filing history and directors on filings.
* Use [Principal details](/product/products/verification/business/principal-details.md) for current and past directors.
* Use [Business principals](/product/products/verification/business/principals.md) for principals, their other companies and adverse observations.
* Use [Principal link by ID number](/product/products/verification/business/principal-link.md) to run due diligence on a specific director.

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