Identity and registration
Is the company real and legally able to trade?
- Company registration, status and registered address
- Tax and VAT registration where public
- Trading name versus legal name
- Website, domain age and contact details consistency
Caledon Peak Holdings LLC
Supplier vetting & due diligence services
Know who you are dealing with before you pay a deposit or share a drawing. We check suppliers, manufacturers and distributors against public records and evidence, and report plainly what is verified and what is not.
Why vet suppliers
Most supplier problems are visible before the first order.
Fake companies, traders posing as factories, missing export licences, sanctioned owners and overstated capacity are common causes of failed orders and lost deposits. Most of these can be detected with structured checks before money moves.
Supplier vetting is also expected by banks, insurers, large buyers and public procurement bodies. A documented supplier due diligence file shows that you took reasonable care.
What we check
A supplier vetting process built on evidence.
Every check is recorded with its source and date, so each finding can be traced.
Ownership and control
Who owns and runs the business?
- Directors and shareholders from registers where available
- Related companies and trading history
- Whether you are dealing with a factory, trader or agent
Sanctions and adverse media
Are there legal or reputational red flags?
- Sanctions and watch-list screening of the company and key people
- Adverse media and litigation searches
- Fraud warnings and complaint patterns
Capability and capacity
Can they deliver what they offer?
- Product range, production lines and stated capacity
- Certifications (ISO, CE, product-specific) checked with the issuer where possible
- Export experience and markets served
References and track record
Have they delivered before?
- Customer references contacted with permission
- Trade show and marketplace history
- Public tender awards where relevant
Commercial terms
Are the terms normal for the market?
- Payment terms, deposits and bank account in the company's own name
- Incoterms, lead times and warranty
- Pricing compared with the market
What you receive
A clear supplier verification report.
For each supplier you receive a short report with:
- A summary rating: proceed, proceed with conditions, or do not proceed
- Verified facts, with sources and dates
- Claims we could not verify
- Red flags and open questions
- Suggested safeguards: inspections, payment structure and contract clauses
We never hide a negative finding to keep a deal moving. Caledon Peak does not take commissions from suppliers we vet for you without disclosing it.
Process
How supplier vetting works.
1. Brief. You send the supplier's name, country, website and what you plan to buy.
2. Scope. We agree in writing which checks are needed for the order size and risk.
3. Checks. We run desk checks and, where needed, ask the supplier for documents and evidence.
4. Report. You receive the report and a short call to go through findings.
5. Next steps. If you wish, we help you find alternative suppliers or set up inspections.
FAQ
Supplier vetting questions.
What is supplier vetting?
Supplier vetting is the process of checking that a supplier is real, legally able to trade, capable of delivering what it offers and free of serious legal, sanctions or reputational problems, before you place an order or share confidential information.
What is the difference between supplier vetting, verification and due diligence?
The terms overlap. Verification usually means confirming facts such as registration, address and ownership. Vetting adds a judgment on capability and fit. Due diligence is the fullest version and covers legal, financial, compliance, quality and reputational risk in a documented way.
How long does it take to vet a supplier?
A basic check of registration, ownership, sanctions screening and online footprint usually takes a few working days. A fuller review with references, documents and capacity evidence takes longer and depends on how quickly the supplier responds.
Do you visit factories?
Where an on-site check is needed, we arrange it through a suitable local inspection partner or ask the supplier for verifiable evidence such as video walk-throughs, recent third-party audits or inspection reports. We tell you which evidence each conclusion rests on.
Can you guarantee a supplier?
No. Vetting reduces risk; it does not remove it. We report what is verified, what is only claimed and what is still open, so you can make your own decision and set the right contract terms, inspections and payment structure.
Which countries do you cover?
We vet suppliers worldwide, most often in China, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, the UAE, East and Southern Africa, Europe and Latin America.