Sources of Credit Information

In addition to the following sources, you may also wish to try the following, courtesy of Comerica Bank:
Sources of Credit Information
US-Based Reporting Firms
Foreign-Based Reporting Firms
Select by County
Argentina

Australia

Austria

Brazil

Burma

Canada

China

Czech Republic

Denmark

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

France

Germany

Hong Kong

India

Indonesia

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Korea

Malaysia

Netherlands

New Zealand

Norway

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Slovak Republic

South Africa

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Taiwan

Thailand

United Arab Emirates

United Kingdom

Venezuela

Vietnam

U.S. Companies Providing Financial and Other Information on Foreign Firms

C3 Business Information
3505 East Frontage Rd. Suite 175
Tampa FL 33607, USA
Toll Free Number: 1-877-586-0981
Tel: 813 636 0981
Fax: 813 637 8451
http://www.c3bizinfo.com
EMail: [email protected]
http://www.skyminder.com/default.asp - Credit Site
Remarks: C3/CRIBIS Corporation is a company headquartered in Tampa - FL, USA, and offers the business
professional a comprehensive perspective of markets, partners and competitors by providing access to in-depth
coverage of European, US and world-wide business and credit information all in one place. CRIBIS Corp. is a
subsidiary of the CRIBISNET Group, integrating its services with those offered by CRIF, one of the most
advanced international organizations, specializing in the design, development and management of decision
support systems and databases for the retail credit market.
Dun and Bradstreet Corporation
239 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10172
Tel: 1-800-932-0025
988 Eaton Avenue
Bethelhem, PA 18025
Tel: 1-800-932-0025
Fax: (610) 882-6005
Remarks: Types of reports available and pricing structures vary. Provides mail, fax, and online services.
Graydon America

116 John Street , Suite 3300

New York, New York 10038
Tel: 1-800-466-3163
Fax: (212) 385-9580
Remarks: Provides individual reports for most countries via mail, fax, or modem delivery. Concentrates on Latin
American countries.
The Kreller Business Information Group, Inc.
817 Main Street, 3rd Floor
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Tel: 1-800-444-6361
Fax: (513) 723-8907
Cost: Report prices vary depending upon country. Reports are sold on an individual basis.
Remarks: Provides credit reports on companies worldwide via mail, fax and E-mail services. Focuses on Latin
America, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Owens OnLine, Inc.
2511 Lyndhurst Street
Dunedin, FL 34698
Tel: (813) 738-1245 or (800) 745-4656
Fax: (813) 738-8275
Remarks: this firm sells "Owens OnLine" and "Global Scan" foreign credit reports.
RDS and Associates
2707 Congress Street
Suit 2P
San Diego, California 92110
Tel: (619) 542-0801
Fax: (619) 542-0946
Cost: Price per report varies depending on the depth of due diligence required.
Remarks: Service includes discrete and non-discrete due diligence. Service is worldwide. RDS will interview
intended partners and/or inspect and analyze their locations. This service can also include competitive and
customer interviews and analysis.
Standard and Poor's Rating Service
Ratings Information Products and Services
25 Broadway
New York, New York 10004
Tel: (212) 208-1146
Fax: (212) 412-0505
Remarks: Provides various credit analysis reports via mail, fax, and online services.
Standard and Poor's Compustat
Custom Business Unit
7400 South Atlon Court
Englewood, Colorado 80112-2394
Tel: (303) 721-4819
Fax: (303) 694-4021
Remarks: Provides customized financial and other company data on publicly traded foreign firms.
Veritas Business Information Inc.
121 Whitney Avenue, 2nd Floor
New Haven, connecticut 06510
Tel: (203) 781-3850 or (800) 929-8374
Fax: (203) 781-3838 or (800) 929-7779
Cost: Prices for reports from these firms range from around $100 to significantly more depending on the country,

type of report, and company pricing structures.

Remarks: Provides individual reports for most countries via mail, fax, and modem delivery. Is also noted quite
worthwhile for reports on Latin America companies.
Whitehall Consultants Ltd.
206 North Timber Tribe
Mineral, VA 23117
Tel: (540) 894-8786
Fax: (540) 894-0625
Cost: Price of reports vary from $100-$225 to $180-$410, depending upon the firm's country and the desired
speed of service delivery (from 1-3 days to 20-40 days).
Remarks: Provides worldwide business credit reports and customized services, including debt collections and
marketing information, such as mailing lists, market sector studies, and country risk reports. Basis credit reports
include current investigation, antecedent information when available on management and shareholders, financial
details when possible, and payment highlights and banking information.
On Local Companies
Argentina
The American Chamber of Commerce in Argentina (AmCham)
Viamonte 1133, Piso 8
1053 Buenos Aires, Argentina
TEL: (54-1) 471-4500
FAX: (54-1) 471-8400
Contact: Mr. Martin Porcel, Coordinator-Information Center
Sintesis S.R.L.
Tte. Gral. J.D. Peron 1642, Piso 4
1037 Buenos Aires
SWITCHBOARD: (54-1) 382-5361/6253/8403
FAX: (54-1) 382-6549/7279
Contacts: Mr. Eduardo O Vazquez, Managing Partner: Mr. Roberto C. Ruffolo, Sales Manager
Austria
Dun & Bradstreet Information Services GmbH
Opernring 3-5
A-1010 Vienna
TEL: 43/1/58861-0
FAX: 43/1/58633 59
Contact: Marc Dessing
Cost: Company profile in German or English, ATS 2,300 (appr. US $220).
Creditreform
Braeuhausgasse 7-9
A-1052 Vienna
TEL: 43/1/546 07-0
FAX: 43/1/546 07-4
Contact: Franz Leber
Cost: Company profile in German, ATS 2,360 (appr. US $226); in English, ATS 3,540 (appr. US $339)
Kreditschutzverband von 1860
Zelinkagasse 10
A-1010 Vienna
TEL: 43/1/53484-400
FAX: 43/1/53484-414

Cost: Company profile in German or English, ATS 2,587 (appr. US $248).

Australia
Dun and Bradstreet (Australia) Pty., Ltd.
19 Havillah Street
Chatswood NSW
TEL: 61-2-935-2600
FAX: 61-2-935-2666
Contact: Mr. Frank Morand, Senior Sales Consultant
Cost: Standard background report, approx. $145 (approx. 197 Australian dollars)
AMBA Credit Services Pty., Ltd.
1 Box Road
Caringbah NSW 2229
o TEL: 61-2-525-3011
o FAX: 61-2-525-8005
Contact: Mr. John Petersen, Managing Director
Cost: Standard background report, approx. $147 (approx. 200 Australian dollars).
Brazil
Dun & Bradstreet do Brasil LTDA
Av. Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 80
10. andar bloco C
04583-110 Sao Paulo - SP
TEL: 55-11-532-8800
FAX: 55-11-532-8829
SERASA
Rua Jose Bonifacio, 367
01003-905 Sao Paulo - SP
TEL: 55-11-232-0137
FAX: 55-11-605-0712
Burma
Integrated Marketing, Ltd.
274A Pyay Road, Hlaing Township
Yangon, Myanmar
TEL: (95) (1) 34872
Contact: Mr. Maung Maung Kha Swe, Managing Director
Yadana Enterprises Group, Ltd.
816 Mahabandoola Street, Lanmadan
Yangon, Myanmar
TEL: (95) (1) 24389
Contact: Mr. Than Tun Aung, Managing Director
Canada
Business Prospects
101b, 1120 - 53 Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 6N9
TEL: 403-275-2232
FAX: 403-274-6500
Contact: Mr. Douglas Reinholz
Remarks: Provides sales and credit information and an online service. The credit information, in the form of a
weekly newspaper, consists of commercial and customer claims and judgments, registered builders' liens,

foreclosures, receiverships, registered bankruptcies, and statistical reports. The online service covers all actions
in Alberta, back to 1993, pertaining to commercial and consumer claims, bankruptcies, builders' liens, and
receiverships.
Canadian Credit Reporting Limited
200 Consumers Road, Suite 406
Willowdale, Ontario M2J 4R4
TEL: (416) 499-9936; 1-800-567-4602
FAX: (416) 499-9703
Contact: Mr. David McNerney, Sales Manager
Cost: Report is C$67.50 (approx. US$50) for normal service (5-7 days); for rush service (72 hours), it is $82.50
(approx. US$60).
Remarks: Provides comprehensive business information reports, which contains in-depth details on an individual
company as: formal status, ownership, premises, operations, full bank rating, trade references, litigations, parent
company details, subsidiaries, divisions, historical information, and financial statement whenever possible.
Corporate Credit Exchange Limited
5090 Explorer Drive, Suite 703
Mississauga, ON L4W 4T9
TEL: (905) 502-6360
FAX: (905) 602-6370
Contact: Ms. Alice Ricci, Credit Reporter
Cost: Report is C$99 (approx. US$72).
Remarks: Produces comprehensive business information reports, which contains in-depth details on an individual
company as: current banking information, trade references, financial data, litigation records, payment trends, and
list product line SIC codes.
Rent Check Credit Bureau
805-80 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5H 2A4
TEL: (416) 365-7060; 1-800-661-7312
FAX: (416) 365-1987; 1-800-871-3380
http://www.rentcheckcorp.com
Contact: Mr. Richard Lewis, VP Operation
Cost: Credit and Tenancy Reports from $7.00 each.
Remarks: Provide the most extensive tenant screening in Canada with on-line reports available from Equifax,
TransUnion and Rent Check Credit Bureaus. Reports cover credit history and tenancy issues.
The Credit Concept Group Inc.
1785 Queen Street East, Suite F
Bramalea, ON L6T 4S3
TEL: (416) 410-7031; 1-800-467-8918
FAX: (905) 799-0827
Contact: Mr. Greg De Marco, President
Cost: Report is C$45 (approx. US$33).
Remarks: Specializes in the most current company credit information reports available, with historical information
available upon request. A one-time request includes one bank reference, three trade references, and legal
confirmations.
Credcom
4999 St. Catherine Street West, Suite 410
Westmount, Quebec H3Z 1T3
TEL: (514) 369-4444; 1-800-663-1180
FAX: (514) 369-4447
Contact: Ms. JoAnne Evans
Cost: Report varies between C$65 to C$350 (approx. US$48 to US$255), depending on the research required.
Remarks: Provides two type of commercial credit reports, including standard updated reports and special inquiry
reports. Covers the entire Canadian market and is able to communicate with its clients in English, French and
Spanish. And, has been servicing the North American Business communities for over 15 years.

Credit Guard
10459 - 178 Street, Suite 201
Edmonton, AB T5S 1R5
TEL: (403) 484-4433
FAX: (403) 489-8075
Contact: Mr. Greg Simmonds, President
Cost: Varies depending on the report.
Remarks: Specializes in credit reporting and provides various other reports for the construction industry.
Credit Information Services (PCS) Inc.
202, 1409 Edmonton Trail NE
Calgary, AB T2E 3K8
o TEL: (403) 276-7808
o FAX: (403) 230-3835
Contact: Mr. Gregg Hellrud
Remarks: Provides comprehensive, cost efficient, credit information on consumers and principals of companies.
Equifax affiliates in Canada:
Creditel / Equifax Canada, Inc.
7170 St-Laurent Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec H2S 3E2
TEL: (514) 270-7111
FAX: (514) 270-7785
Contact: Mr. Andr Gingras, Sales Manager
Cost: Basic membership fee, featuring all services and including 50 Canadian credit reports, is C$1,170 (approx.
US$950). Reports by the unit are C$49 (approx. US$35) each.
Remarks: One of the largest collection agency in Canada. Provides full-service client credit decision-making and
management, including customer credit information and account monitoring.
Equifax Canada, Inc.
7171 Jean Talon East
Anjou, Quebec H1M 3N2
TEL: (514) 355-4470
FAX: (514) 355-5672
Contact: Ms. Nicole Benny
Cost: Products and reports range between C$3.55 and C$35 (approx. US$2.50 - US$26) each. Annual
membership fee is C$60 (approx. US$45).
Remarks: Provides a full range of decision-support products and services for commercial credit applications. The
automated services include: Commercial Credit Reports; Commercial Report Plus; Business Principal Data; and,
Personal Property Security Act Services (PPSA). The updating services include: Supplier and Bank Verification
Services; Full Investigative Reports; and, Scoring Services
Equifax / Creditel Canada Inc.
110 Sheppard Avenue East
North York, ON M2N 6S1
TEL: (416) 590-8694
FAX: (416) 590-8769
Contact: Mr. Murray Minuk, Sales Manager
Cost: Report is C$49 (approx. US$35).
Remarks: The largest commercial and consumer credit reporting agency (approximately 1,500,000 reports) and
one of the largest collection agencies in the country. Provides comprehensive reports on individual companies
that include: bank references, trade references, litigation records, payment trends, collection claims and detailed
company information. Current reports are available by PC access (most of their clients receive their reports this
way) or by fax.
Golden Choice Credit Reporting Agency Ltd.

11 Holland Avenue, Suite 605

Ottawa, Ontario
TEL: (613) 746-7090
FAX: (613) 746-1221
Maritime Investigation Services Inc.
P. O. Box 623
Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3N2
TEL: (902) 681-3678
FAX: (902) 681-6296
Cost: Services are US$75 to US$150, depending on the request specifications.
Sterling West Credit Corporation
500, 1111 - 11 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0G5
TEL: (403) 228-2727
FAX: (403) 228-2707
Contact: Ms. Barrie Mainwaring, Vice President
Edmonton Location:
Suite 302, 4209 - 99 Street
Edmonton, AB T6E 5V7
TEL: (403) 448-0720
FAX: (403) 448-0788
Contact: Mr. Steve Cooke
Cost: Varies depending on the report requested.
Remarks: Provides business information services and commercial credit reports worldwide.
China
Dun & Bradstreet China (Shanghai)
3dr Floor, Champion Building, 363 Chang Ping Road
Shanghai, China
200041
Contact: Ms. Holly Huang, Operations Manager
TEL: 86-21-6267-5041 (Direct Line), 6218-9403/2 ext. 28
FAX: 86-21-6267-1275
EMAIL: [email protected]
Cost: US$250.00
Deliver time: 10 working days
SINOTRUST Business Risk Mgt. Ltd.
2/F, Jing An Center, No. 8 Beisanhuan Donglu
Beijing, China
100088
Contact: Mr. Chen Yang, Sales Manager
TEL: 86-10-6463-0711 (Direct Line), 6468-0431 to 0437 ext. 206
FAX: 86-10-6468-0438, 6468-0439
EMAIL: [email protected]
HOMEPAGE: www.sinotrust.com.cn
Cost : US$100--10 working days , US$2007 working days, US$3003 working days
Czech Republic
Dun & Bradstreet
Spalena 17, 110 00 Prague 1

Czech Republic
TEL: 420-2-2490-9235
FAX: 420-2-2491-1834
Remarks: Cost for basic corporate profile: app. $140.00 (7-10 days)
VVVMost, spol.s.r.o.
SSI Department of Strategic Services and Information
Topolova 1234
Most 43401, Czech Republic
TEL: 420-35-610-5888
FAX: 420-35-610-5888
EMAIL: [email protected]
Remarks: Cost varies with information requested. Average price app. $160 (2-4 days for basic info, up to several
weeks for detailed analysis of personal and capital relationships)
Denmark
Dun & Bradstreet Danmark A/S
Egegaardsvej 39
DK-2610 Rodovre
Denmark
TEL: 45/36 70 90 00
FAX: 45/36 70 91 29
Remarks: (Note: Companies located in the U.S. are advised to contact D&B in the U.S.)
Kobmandstandens Oplysningsbureau A/S
Gammel Mont 4
DK-1117 Copenhagen K.
Denmark
TEL: 45/33 11 12 00
FAX: 45/33 11 16 29
Nordan A/S
Banemarksvej 50A
DK-2605 Brondby
Denmark
TEL: 45/43 43 27 77
FAX: 45/43 43 29 57
Cost: Prices of reports vary from DKK 200 ($32) for a brief report to DKK 600 ($97) for a full company profile with
credit information in English.
Dominican Republic
Centro de Informacion Crediticia de las Americas, S.A. (CICLA)
Coverage: Worldwide
Apartado Postal 11181
Ave. Abraham Lincoln No. 1019
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
TEL: 809-227-1888
FAX: 809-549-7227
Fermin Acosta y Asociados
Coverage: Worldwide
Calle Emilio Prudhomme No. 26, San Carlos
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
TEL: 809-686-4946
FAX: 809-221-9917
Representatives in D.R. for: Dunn &Bradstreet, Graydon America, JI International, DIL Informes (Argentina)

Ecuador
Polit & Polit Abogados
Av. Naciones Unidas 1084 y Amazonas
Edif. BCO. La Previsora, TorreB, 8Vo. Piso, Ofic. 813
Quito, Ecuador
TEL: 593-2-460-472
FAX: 593-2-462-472
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Dr. Manuel Fernandez de Cordova V.
Cost: US$250. Service is in Quito and Guayaquil.
Payment must be made in advance. Delivery within 30 days.
Ms. Lise-Lotte Dahl
MBA
San Ignacio 145 y Gonzalez Suarez
Edif. Diana Apt. 7B
Quito, Ecuador
TEL: 593-2-223-318
FAX: 593-2-223-318 (Same as telephone)
Contact: Ms. Lise-Lotte Dahl
Cost: US$250 for Quito and US$350 Guayaquil. Payment must be made in advance. Delivery within 30 days.
France

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Germany
Creditreform
Lennestrasse 30
53113 Bonn, Germany
TEL: 49/228/267940
FAX: 49/228/229262
Cost: DM 120 + 15% VAT per report
D&B Schimmelpfeng
Hahnstrasse 31-35
60528 Frankfurt, Germany
TEL: 49/69/663030
FAX: 49/69/66303175
Cost: DM 300 + 15% VAT per report
Both companies in Germany provide reports in English.
Hong Kong
Dun & Bradstreet Corporation
8310 Capital of Texas Highway
Suite 200
Austin, Texas 78731
TEL: (512) 346-3030
FAX: (512) 794-7670
India
Dun and Bradstreet India Private Limited
U & I Business Center
F-41, South
Extension, Part I
New Delhi 110 049, India
TEL: 91-11-4641662 / 4622813 / 4625584 / 4621586

FAX: 91-11-4641663 / 4623305

Contact: Mr. Arun Thukral, Regional Manager
Cost: Standard background report, approx. $288
Remarks: When ordering, specify "ICP Report" for speedy action.
Indonesia
P.T. Global Infoserve Indonesia
Granadha Building
5th Floor
Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav 50
Jakarta 12930
TEL: 62-21-525-3657/4373/4414/6573
FAX: 62-21-525-2153
Ireland
Dun & Bradstret Ireland
Holbrook House
Holles Street
Dublin 2
TEL: 353-1-676-4239
FAX: 353-1-676-9301
Italy
CRIF Business Information Services
Via Fantin 1/3
40131 Bologna
Italy
TEL: 39/051/4175111
FAX: 39/051/4175010
http://www.cribis.it
EMail: [email protected]
Since 1989, CRIF Business Information Services has been specializing in the creation and management of credit
and financial business information systems and is an essential asset to every aspect of company activity - from
carrying out credit checks on suppliers to identifying potential clients. CRIF Business Information Services
provides access to Chamber of Commerce, Court and Registry information and a high level of customization
through its online, real-time services. As well as being part of the CRIBISNET Group, CRIF Business Information
Services integrates it services within the CRIF Group - one of the most advanced international organizations
involved in the design, development and management of decision support systems and databases for the retail
credit market.
Dun & Bradstreet Kosmos SpA
Via dei Valtorta 48
20127 Milano
TEL: 39/2/284551
FAX : 39/2/2870181
Dun & Bradstreet Kosmos accept orders for reports only from companies based in Italy.
Reports should be ordered at the nearest D&B office in the country where the company is based.
Ponzi SpA
Corso Monforte 9
20122 Milano
TEL: 39/2/76002821
FAX: 39/2/781515
Cost of a standard report, in english, that includes a financial analyis (indicated for corporation) is of Lit. 250,000
($150), a report on general partnerships (Infoditta) costs Lit. 150,000 ($90).

Euroinform Italia srl

Via Roma 108/F
20060 Cassina de Pecchi MI
Tel: 39/2/954291
Fax: 39/2/95301869
Cost of a standard report in english (equivalent to an ICP) depends on the delivery time requested. A report
delivered in 30 days cost Lit. 108,000 ($63); in 15 days Lit. 130, 000 ($76); in 7 days Lit. 240,000 ($140); in 3
days Lit. 380,000 ($220).
Lince SpA
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 22
20122 Milano
TEL: 39/2/77541
FAX: 39/2/76020458
Provides a series of services, even on-line, to subscribers. It will provide quotations on single reports and services
on request.
Japan
Teikoku Databank, Ltd.
2-5-17 Minami-aoyama
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0062
TEL: 81-3-3404-5235
FAX: 81-3-3404-2164
Contact: Mr. Tadashi Kurosu, General Manager, Planning Dept.
Cost: Credit reporting service varies from approx. $220 to $390 (18,480 to 32,760 Japanese yens); in-house
database includes data on 1.02 million Japanese companies.
Remarks: Provides English-language information products comparable to the ICP; produces the Dialog On-Disc
Japan Company Factfinder, a quarterly CD-ROM of Japanese company profiles in English; has a subsidiary in
New York and is able to provide comprehensive information services on the Japanese market and companies; is
one of the two largest credit reporting services in Japan and maintains excellent databases of Japanese
companies; is able to prepare more detailed or customized reports upon requests of clients.
Teikoku Databank American, Inc.
747 Third Avenue, 25th Fl.
New York, NY 10017
TEL: 212-421-9805
FAX: 212-421-9806
D & B Information Services Japan, K.K. (D&B)
Aobadai Hills 5F
4-7-7 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0042
TEL: 81-3-3481-3561
FAX: 81-3-3481-3570
Contact: Mr. Fumiaki Uno, Account Representative
Cost: The contract price of D&B business information reports on companies in Japan varies from $288 to $598
(24,192 to 50,232 Japanese yens), depending on the volume of reports per year. A D&B Analysis Report (which is
a complete credit report of TSR in Japanese and includes a one sheet summary in English prepared by D&B
Japan) has a price range between $180 and $266 (15,120 to 22,344).
Remarks: Provides English and/or Japanese language reports comparable to the ICP; is a Japanese subsidiary of
the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation of the U.S.; also became a partner with another large Japanese credit reporting
firm, Tokyo Shoko Research (TSR), in July 1994; has a database of more than 250,000 Japanese companies and
now exchanges data files with TSR; is able to prepare more detailed or customized reports upon requests of
clients.
Tokyo Shoko Research, Ltd. (TSR)
Shinichi Bldg.

1-9-6 Shinbashi
Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0004
o TEL: 81-3-3574-2287
o FAX: 81-3-3574-2224
Contact: Mr. Kuniei Saitoh, Managing Director
Cost: Can provide ICP-type reports at reasonable prices.
Remarks: Provides English and/or Japanese language reports comparable to the ICP; is able to prepare more
detailed or customized reports upon requests of clients; is one of the two largest credit reporting companies in
Japan; also became a partner with another large Japanese credit reporting firm, Dun & Bradstreet Business
Information Services (D&B), in July 1994; its own in-house database includes profiles of more than 1 million
Japanese companies.
Korea
Dunn and Bradstreet Information Services
World Trade Center, #2407
159 Samsung-dong, Kangnam-Ku
Seoul, Korea
TEL: 822-551-8110
FAX: 822-551-8111
Cost: About $250 per report. Reports can also be ordered from D&B in the U.S.
Malaysia
P.T. Global Infoserve Indonesia
Jl. Senopati No. 79
Jakarta 12110
Contact: Mr. Recky Oroh, President Director
TEL: (62-21) 525 4414
FAX: (62-21) 573 6854
Netherlands
Dun & Bradstreet BV
P.O. Box 278
3000 AG Rotterdam
The Netherlands
TEL: 31-10-4009400
FAX: 31-10-4140994
New Zealand
Dun & Bradstreet (New Zealand) Ltd.
2 Kitchener Street
PO Box 9589
Auckland, New Zealand
TEL: 64 (9) 377-7700
FAX: 64 (9) 309-2050
Baycorp Holdings Ltd.
4th Floor, Baycorp House/15 Hopetown Street
Ponsonby
PO Box 68326
Auckland
New Zealand
TEL: 64 (9) 356-5877
FAX: 64 (9) 356-5844
Creditcorp Holdings Ltd.
12th Floor, 17 Albert Street

PO Box 803
Auckland
New Zealand
TEL: 64 (9) 303-1719
FAX: 64 (9) 366-4734
Norway
Bonnier Kreditt Fakta AS
Postboks 2583, Solli
N-0203 Oslo, Norway
TEL: 47-22-92-54-80
FAX: 47-22-92-54-10
Cost: A single report can cost around NOK600 (approx. $100).
Remarks: Provides general company information, financial analyses, and yearly reports; uses a system called
"Faxback" and another called "New Biz CD-Rom."
Creditinform
Postboks 5275 Majorstua
N-0305 Oslo, Norway
TEL: 47-22-93-20-00
FAX: 47-46-53-90
Cost: Each report includes Basic Facts Report (NOK 330, approx. $50), Account Report(NOK 205, $30), Credit
Rating Report, and a general overview of the company with account figures (cost not given).
Remarks: Provides information on all registered businesses in Norway, including credit ratings, tax assessments,
ownership and subsidiary information.
Dun & Bradstreet Soliditet AS
Stalfjaera, Postboks 183, Kalbakken
N-0903 Oslo, Norway
TEL: 47-22-89-73-00
FAX: 47-22-89-73-03
Philippines
Leverage International (Consultants) Incorporated
CPO Box 3395 Makati
Ste. 114 Legaspi Suites
178 Salcedo St., Legaspi Village
Makati City
TEL: 632-810-1389; 818-6828; 813-2473
FAX: 632-810-1594
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Ms. Cecilia A. Sanchez, Chairperson and CEO
Cost: The price per report for the four different types of reports are: first type, $325; second type, $500; third type,
$770; and fourth type, $1,920 for a 1-3 company-coverage, and $385 for each additional company.
Remarks: Provides four different types of background reports. First Type: Regular, ICP-type report on one
company; and, completed in 7-10 days. Second Type: Report on an individual person; 10-15 days; and, coverage
includes name, citizenship, office address, phone number, character references (checking). Third Type: Report on
a single competing company; 15-20 days; and, coverage includes, location, officers/directors, operation, industry
market share, distributors list, pricing structure, and source and type of technology used. Fourth Type: Report on
1-3 companies or 3 or more companies; 15-20 days; and, coverage includes, location, plant capacity,
management/ownership group, organization and production set up, pricing structure, trade and trade practices,
and distribution network, sales, and facilities.
Credit Information Bureau, Inc.
2nd Floor, PNB Financial Center
Roxas Boulevard, Manila

TEL: 632-526-3178 to 82
FAX: 632-526-3603
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Mr. Jaime C. Ladao, President, Mr. Ernesto Santiago, V. President
Cost: The prices listed for four types of reports are for searches on firms and individuals located within
metropolitan Manila; for searches outside this area, the prices will vary. The price of reports normally completed in
10 day costs $100; the 5-7 days "rush/urgent" order costs $200; and, the 3-5 days "flash" order costs $300. Mode
for delivering the reports is normally by fax or e-mail, followed by airmail.
Remarks: The only credit agency in the country. Provides centralized business/credit information on local and
foreign firms and individuals. Serves as the correspondent to and local representative of Dun and Bradstreet
International. Provides four types of background reports. Completion is normally in 10 days; in 5-7 days for
"rush/urgent" orders and in 3-5 days for "flash" orders. Corporate Business Report: a comprehensive report,
including management history, operations, payment records, bank references, and business and financial status.
Individual Business Report: background coverage includes identification, business affiliations and reputation,
assets, and financial and credit standing. Key Report: an in-depth report answering particular questions
specifically requested by the client. Financial Analysis Report: evaluates a company's financial status, including
position, profitability, and liquidity.
Pinkerton Consulting Services
4th Floor, Thomas Jefferson Cultural Center Bldg.
395 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. Ext.
Makati City 1200
TEL: 632-899-3934/895-9404/890-4385
FAX: 632-899-5037
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Mr. Jon Dos Santos, Gen. Manager
Mr. Eric Jude O. Alvia, Fin./Commrl., Investigation Mgr.
Cost: The price of the company/individual report is $750, plus 25% for disbursement fees and VAT.
Completion time is 30 days.
Remarks: Specializes in consulting and security investigation and operates in nine different Asian countries.
Provides company/individual information reports. Report coverage includes company profile, ownership
information, contact information, type of business, products and services, industry brief, company background,
identification of officers and managers, listing of major clients, shareholders profile, financial summary, credit
history, employment profile, business licenses, and assessment of business reputation and risk.
Poland
Dun & Bradstreet
Ul. Krzywickiego 34 III Fl.
02-078 Warsaw
TEL: (48-22) 625-72-02/03/04
FAX: (48-22) 622-3667
Contact: Rob Arthur, General Manager
Remarks: Provides information on all types of businesses, collection services on overdue accounts, marketing
data, and publications in traditional (hard copy) and electronic form.
Infocredit
Ul. Smolna 40
00-920 Warszawa
TEL: (48-22)-26-61-78
FAX: (48-22)-26-81-84
KOMERTEL TEL/FAX: (48-22)-275-486
Cost: The price for an English language report, depending on how detailed the requested information is, varies
from $90 to $120.
Remarks: Provides detailed company financial information including sales, means of production bankruptcy,
liquidation and tender sales, claims and debts, and creditor-debtor agreements data. Offers an audit service of a
company's debts, and advises on possible credits.

Creditreform Polska Sp. z o.o.

Ul. Parkingowa 1
00-504 Warszawa
TEL: (48-22)-62-82-68
FAX: (48-22)-623-67-71
Cost: The price for a single report in English for non-members is $115.
Remarks: Has offices also in Poznan and Wroclaw.
Incona Miedzynarodowa Agencja Consultingowa
Ul. Chmielna 34/66
00-020 Warszawa
TEL/FAX: (48-22)-264-891
Cost: The price for a single report in English is about $100 (this is a basic report which does not include financial
balance information). A report with a financial balance and financial analysis is about $130.
Remarks: Provides basic information on businesses, extended reports on businesses (which include assessment
of competitors), market facts and figures, and other business related information. Offers international trade
development and business management services, including among others: market entry strategy, market analysis
reports, marketing and feasibility studies. Clients include Reuters Limited in London and Polish Information and
Publishing Agency BOSS.
"InfoData" Biuro Informacji Gospodarczej, Procedur I
Legalizacji Krajowej Izby Gospodarczej
Ul. Trebacka 4
00-074 Warszawa
TEL: (48-22)-274-088
FAX: (48-22)-635-99-21
Cost: The price of the report is $55.
Remarks: Has branches throughout the country in the Local Economic Chambers. Serves as an inquiry branch of
the Polish National Economic Chamber. Provide basis business information, extended reports with more specific
information about a company, a collection service for overdue accounts. Uses regional chambers of commerce
and industry as information sources, among others.
Intercredit Warszawa Sp. z o.o.
Ul. Mokotowska 49
00-950 Warszawa
TEL: (48-22)-660-04-07
FAX: (48-22)-660-02-33
Remarks: Has branch offices in Poznan, Katowice and Gdansk. Offers news service about bankruptcy and court
decisions.
Portugal
Dun & Bradstreet Lusitana, Ltd.
Rua Barata Salgueiro, 28-3
1200 Lisbon, Portugal
TEL: (351-1) 356 32 65
FAX: (351-1) 352 46 95
Mope-Informacao Para Gestao de Empresas, Ltd.
Rua de Santa Marta, 43-4
1100 Lisbon, Portugal
TEL: (351-1) 352 29 96
FAX: (351-1) 352 04 18
Contact: Paulo Viera
Russia

Dun & Bradstreet C.I.S. (Moscow)

3rd Khoroshevski Proezd, Building 1, 4th Floor
Moscow, Russia 123007
o TEL: 7-095-940-1816
o FAX: 7-095-940-1702 (or 1708)
EMAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Mr. Vladimir V. Yudin, Representative
Cost: $200 per report with discounts for bulk orders.
Report name is "Business Information Report." Reports also can be obtained by contacting local U.S. D&B
offices.
Singapore
Dun and Bradstreet (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Park Mall, 9 Penang Road
Unit 09-20
Singapore 248485
TEL: (65-6) 334 3336
FAX: (65-6) 334 2465
Cost: $250
Slovak Republic
Intercredit Bratislava s.r.o.
Safarikovo nam. 7
811 02 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
TEL: 421 7 324 367-9
FAX: 421 7 361 487
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Ms. Iva pavlovicova
Cost & Delivery time: Normal 8 working days USD appr $ 85.00 Express 4 working days USD appr $170.00 Super
express 8 hours USD appr $260.00
Creditform s.r.o.
liptovska 33
821 09 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
TEL: 421 7 521 6989, 521 6991
FAX: 421 7 521 7114
Contact: Mr. Pavol Luksic
Cost: Delivery Time: 8 working days USD appr $ 105.00 3 working days USD appr $ 210.00 8 hours USD appr
$260.00
Slovenska Informacna A Marketingova Spolocnost s.r.o.
Ivanska cesta 23
820 04 Bratislava
Slovak Republic
TEL/FAX: 421 7 522 7714-5, 522 1987
Contact: Mr. A. Tinka
Cost: USD appr. 35.00
South Africa
Robertsons Reports
TEL: 11-27-11-789-1453
FAX: 11-27-11-789-5130
Contact: Mr. E. Robertson
Information Trust Co (Formerly Dunn & Bradstreet)

TEL: 11-27-11-488-2911
FAX: 11-27-11-488-2282
Contact: Ms. Linda Evans
Kreditinform
TEL: 11-27-11-886-2903
FAX: 11-27-11-886-3837
Contact: Mr. Michael Hussey
Spain
Salvador de Madariaga
1 - Plta 2
28027 Madrid
TEL: 34-1-377 9100
FAX: 34-1-377 9101
Sweden
Dun & Bradstreet Soliditet AB
Box 1506
S-171 29 Solna, Sweden
TEL: 46-8-705 10 00
FAX: 46-8-735 42 63
Contact: Mr. Tomas Carlqvist
Cost: For a background report containing somewhat less information than a standard report: approx. $50 (361
Swedish kronors). Established in 1908.
AB Svensk Upplysningstjanst
Box 244
S-201 22 Malmo, Sweden
TEL: 46-40-729 00
FAX: 46-40-23 29 45
Contact: Mr. Bo Stjerna
Cost: For a standard background report: approx. $72 (525 Swedish kronors).
Remarks: Established in 1947.
UC AB International
S-114 96 Stockholm, Sweden
TEL: 46-8-670 90 00
FAX: 46-8-670 90 20
Contact: Ms. Eva Donell or Mr. Leif Eckerman
Cost: For a standard background report, approx. $83 (605 Swedish kronors). For a report whose requirements
exceed the standard report, approx. $113 per hour (810 Swedish kronors per hour). Company's standard report
doesn't meet the requirements of a ICP
Remarks: Established in 1977, the company functions as the Swedish Business and Credit Information Agency,
and is jointly owned by all the Swedish commercial banks. FCS Stockholm has been using this credit source
which has proved to be outstanding as far as accuracy, delivery time and personal service is concerned.
Approximate delivery time is 8 workdays.
Switzerland
D&B Novinform AG
In der Luberzen 1
8902 Urdorf
TEL: (41-1) 735 61 11
FAX: (41-1) 735 65 84

Taiwan
Dun & Bradstreet
12/F, 188 Nanking E. Road, Sec. 5
Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: 886-2-756-2922
FAX: 886-2-749-1936
Costs: Estimated US $290 per report.
Remarks: Reports can also be ordered from D&B in the United States.
China Credit Information Services, Ltd.
5/F, Building C, 115, Tung Hsin St.
Taipei, Taiwan
TEL: 886-2-765-3266
FAX: 886-2-765-6033
Costs: Estimated US $150 per report taking 14-21 days; for time taking 10-12 days estimated US $185.
Thailand
Asian Pacific Research Ltd.
Room 505, Tonson Building
50 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok, 10330 Thailand
TEL: 662-652-1867/9
FAX: 662-652-1870
E-MAIL: [email protected]
Contact: Susan Crawford, Senior Consultant
Cost: US$ 250.
Remarks: Asian Pacific Research Ltd. is a member of the Pacific Consulting Group which specializes in research
and evaluation, entry and investment strategy, multicultural management, and corporate communications. The
group has operated in Bangkok since 1990 and maintains other offices in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Tokyo.
Dun & Bradstreet (Singapore) Pte., Ltd.
9 Penang Road #09-20
Park Mall, Singapore 238459
TEL: (65-6) 334-3336
FAX: (65-6) 334-2465/69
Internet: [email protected]
Contact: Mr. Leon Chee, Director
Zenith Development consultants Ltd.
2/11 Withawu Road, Patumwan
Bangkok 10330
TEL: 662-267-9141/3
FAX: 662-267-9145
Contact: Mr. Benjamin Bishop, Consultant
Asian Solutions Research
Lang Suan House
72/26 Soi Lang Suan
Bangkok 10330, Thailand
TEL: 662-652-0940
FAX: 662-652-1842
Contact: Mr. Bill Condie, Managing Director
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
SSS Corporate Research

P.O. Box 7841

Abu Dhabi, UAE
TEL: 971-2-263455
FAX: 971-2-263466
Contact: Mr. Peter Alcock, Managing Director
Cost: $200 or UAE Dirhans 735 if requested locally. Payment is required in advance. Remarks: Reports can be
provided within one week. Service is available across the entire UAE, including Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Copies of
reports are also provided to the embassy commercial section.
United Kingdom
Financial Times
1 Southwark Bridge
London SE1 9HL
United Kingdom
TEL: 44-0171-873-4211
FAX: 44-0171-873-3069
Contact: Mr. Stewart Hawthorne, Deputy Manager or Mr.
Tony Northeast, Director.
Cost: For standard background report, approx. $40 (25 British pounds);for a full report, approx. $112 (70 British
pounds).
Dun and Bradstreet, Ltd.
Holmers Farm Way
High Wycombe
Bucks HP12 4UL
London, England
United Kingdom
TEL: 44-494-422-000
FAX: 44-494-422-260
Standard & Poor Compustat
Wimbledon Bridge House
One Hartfield Road
Wimbledon, London SW 193RU
United Kingdom
TEL: 44-181-545-6282
FAX: 44-181-545-6292
Venezuela
Dun and Bradstreet, C.A.
Ave. Principal Colinas de Bello Monte
Edf. Centro Cristobal, Pisos 8-9
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: (58-2) 752-9322
FAX: (58-2) 752-2178
Contact: Mr. Tirso Navarro, General Manager
Cost: Comparable to D&B in U.S. Various types of business information reports are offered. Turnaround time is
several days to over a week; more for firms in the interior.
Oficina Tronconis, S.A.
Ave. Valencia Parpacen No. 49, Piso 1-D
(Radio Tiempo), La Florida
Caracas, Venezuela
TEL: (58-2) 731-3920
FAX: (58-2) 731-3609
Contact: Mr. Samuel Prince, Manager

Vietnam
Dun & Bradstreet
6 Temasek Boulevard
#06-05/06 Suntec Tower Four
Singapore 038986
Contact: Ms. Alicia Shing or Ms. Yvonne Thow, Credit Services
TEL: (65-6) 434-9547 - Ms. Shing
TEL: (65-6) 434-9540 - Ms. Thow
FAX: (65-6) 434-9501
Remarks: D&B charges S$375 (Approximately US$230) For each report. There is also an option of setting up a
corporate account, for which a firm would a firm would pay a S$200 (Approximately US$112) membership fee,
and then $312.50 (Approximately US$205) per report.