KYB (Know Your Business)

A due diligence process for verifying business entities' identities, ownership structures, and assessing their risk profiles

KYB (Know Your Business) is a comprehensive due diligence process used to verify and validate business entities, their ownership structures, and assess potential risks before establishing business relationships.

Key Components

  • Business verification
  • Ownership structure
  • Risk assessment
  • Compliance checks
  • Financial analysis

Required Information

  • Company registration
  • Business licenses
  • Ownership details
  • Financial statements
  • Operating history

Verification Methods

  • Document validation
  • Registry checks
  • Background screening
  • Address verification
  • Director checks

Risk Assessment

  • Business type
  • Industry risks
  • Geographic factors
  • Financial health
  • Regulatory compliance

Best Practices

  • Regular updates
  • Documentation
  • Monitoring changes
  • Risk scoring
  • Compliance tracking

KYB processes help prevent business-related fraud and ensure regulatory compliance.