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EDC Company InSight

Getting into business with the wrong foreign company can cost you. We’ll help you find what you need to know before you sign on the dotted line.

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Company InSight

Concerned about doing business with an international company you don’t know? Get the intelligence you need with Company InSight.

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Investigate other companies before getting into business with them

Knowing who you can trust is just as essential in business as in your day-to-day. EDC Company InSight's massive database of over 100,000 international businesses has the reliable data you need to assess potential risks before entering a professional relationship.

 

 

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Get the facts

Find hard firmographic data you can trust—industry, geography, annual revenue and more.

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Plan your next move

Learn what you'll need to do next for due diligence and to do right by your business.

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Find any business

If you're having trouble finding a particular company, we'll find it for you.


 

See the difference the right intelligence can make

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Introducing EDC’s Partner Referral Program


 

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Introducing EDC’s Partner Referral Program

At Export Development Canada (EDC), we’ve partnered with credit industry leaders to bring you reliable, in-depth financial reports and credit insights about your business partners, clients and suppliers. Learn what to expect from the companies you do business with by reviewing their payment habits, liabilities and projected prospects for the coming years. 


 

Secure your cash flow.

The prospect of not getting paid by international clients is scary. EDC can help you build trust with partners, clients and suppliers.

Get the inside story.

The world’s most successful companies rely on credit intelligence to guide and grow their businesses. Now, you can, too.

Save time and money.

With our new program, get international company credit reports and detailed financial data to help you make informed business decisions.


 


 

Hundreds of Canadian businesses rely on EDC Company InSight’s mastered trade data to shape and guide their international business decisions.

Due diligence starts here

Due diligence starts here                   

Get the low down on potential clients, partners, suppliers and distributors to find out everything you need to know—and stop potential problems before they start.

Find trusted company information

Find trusted company information

Stop relying on word of mouth by accessing the same resources we use here at EDC when we’re evaluating new prospects.

Research with confidence

Research with confidence                 

Our step by step guide to due diligence will walk you through the steps we follow ourselves to validate companies anywhere in the world.



 

 

Audrey Ross, CITP

EDC Company InSight is a tremendous concept, especially for smaller companies that may not have the resources that Orchard does to vet their suppliers, service providers or buyers.

Audrey Ross, CITP  —  Logistics & Customs Specialist,  Orchard Custom Beauty

 

 

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