Due Diligence:

1. General due diligence
2. Due diligence for traders in high value stock

1. The process by which a purchaser of, or an investor in, a company or business conducts a detailed investigation of the records and history of the target to support its value and to find out whether there are unforeseen or undeclared issues.

At CTM we not only have access to a wide range of experienced accountants and legal specialists, but also have the knowledge and skill derived from many years as Customs VAT and money laundering investigators.

The due diligence process is covered by confidentiality undertakings and supported by accountant and solicitor reports.

Main Areas:

• Business structure
• Financial health
• Credibility of the owners, directors and senior managers
• Medium to long term potential
• Assessment of the risk
• Your company's current business plan and compatibility with new proposal

2. The process by which a company safeguards itself from trading with either fraudulent companies or in stock that has been used in previous fraudulent activity.

Our range of services is specifically designed to help you develop and implement robust and stringent deal and due diligence procedures.

We will provide clear and proactive support to you and your business in what can be an unpredictable industry.

Our measures will help you to minimise the risks of trading with fraudulent companies and will substantially reduce the risk of adverse Customs attention.

Main Services:

• Full review and restructuring of your deal and due diligence procedures.
• Supplier and customer due diligence visits and supply chain verifications.
• Direct liaison with Customs on your behalf and attendance at VAT visits.
• Specialist litigation support in Customs conflicts and representation in Tribunals.