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CHECKLISTS THAT KEEP DEALS CLEAN
Practical, reusable checklists for buyers, sellers, mandates and intermediaries. Use them before the conversation gets expensive.
BUYER READINESS CHECKLIST
- Legal entity name, registration and jurisdiction
- Authorized signatory and evidence of authority
- Product specification and acceptable tolerances
- Quantity, contract term and delivery schedule
- Destination port / terminal and receiving capability
- Payment instrument and issuing bank
- Accepted procedure and inspection terms
SELLER / MANDATE CHECKLIST
- Legal seller entity and corporate registry reference
- Mandate or authority documentation
- Product specification with inspection support
- Loading port, available volume and lifting windows
- Title chain and origin documentation
- Procedure that does not require advance fees
- Named contacts with verifiable corporate identity
COUNTERPARTY SCREENING QUESTIONS
- Who is the legal entity, and where is it registered?
- What document evidences the representative's authority?
- Does the procedure require any payment before verification?
- Can the storage facility or terminal confirm the claim directly?
- Are the incoterm, title and risk terms internally consistent?
- How many intermediaries sit between the parties, and are they named?
- Does the price make sense against a recognized benchmark?
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Intermediaries are treated as counterparties, not obstacles
If you are a broker or mandate bringing a buyer or seller, expect the same structured intake, the same documentation questions and the same protection standards applied in both directions.
These checklists are general guidance only and are not legal, financial, sanctions, tax or compliance advice. Completing a checklist does not verify a counterparty or transaction. Independent due diligence is required.