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Business Due Diligence
Check the foundation before you build on it.
A promising deal deserves a careful look. TJS conducts business due diligence that verifies who you’re dealing with and what the available records say about them.
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01. Overview
Verify before you sign.
Partnerships, acquisitions, and investments often move quickly, and the other side controls much of the information you see. Independent research helps you test what you’ve been told before money or reputation is committed.
TJS Private Investigations conducts business due diligence for companies, investors, and their advisers from our Houston headquarters. We verify identity and business history, research litigation and public filings, and look for reputational concerns in available sources.
Due diligence focuses on a company, its principals, and a specific transaction. For research about an individual in other settings, see our background checks service.
Situations where business due diligence can help:
- Entering a partnership or joint venture
- Acquiring a business or its assets
- Making a private investment
- Appointing a key executive or adviser
- Signing a significant vendor or supplier agreement
- Assessing a new distributor or franchisee
- Supporting counsel during a transaction
If the research concerns a hire, tell us the intended use first. Employment-related screening has its own legal requirements.
02. Capabilities
The records behind the pitch.
Identity Verification
Confirm that the company and its principals are who they say they are.
Business History
Research registrations, prior entities, addresses, and stated operating history in available records.
Litigation Research
Review accessible civil court records for disputes involving the company or its principals.
Liens & Judgments
Research relevant liens, judgments, and bankruptcy filings within the agreed scope.
Licence Checks
Check stated professional or business licences with relevant issuing sources where available.
Reputation Research
Review media coverage and other open sources for concerns worth raising before you commit.
03. Our Investigators
Thorough research, kept in proportion.
Due diligence is about proportion. A small supplier and a major acquisition call for different depths of research, and we shape the scope around what the decision puts at risk.
With more than 17 years of investigative experience, TJS checks records carefully before attributing them to a company or person. We rely on lawfully available sources, note where records are incomplete, and flag issues worth raising with your attorney or accountant.
04. What Clients Receive
A clear view of what was found.
Depending on the transaction, scope, and available records, your report may include:
- Verification of the company and its principals
- Business registration and history findings
- Relevant litigation and case status
- Liens, judgments, and bankruptcy filings
- Licence information where available
- Reputation and media findings
- Discrepancies with what you were told
- Source references and research limitations
The report reflects the sources researched at the time. It supports your decision but does not replace financial, legal, or accounting review.
05. Why Choose TJS
Independent research for important decisions.
Experienced
More than 17 years of investigations, serving clients across 29 states and Washington, DC.
Discreet
We research quietly so negotiations aren’t disturbed.
Evidence-Focused
Findings are sourced and matched carefully before they reach your report.
Clear Communication
We highlight what matters for the deal, not just what was found.
06. How It Works
Start with the decision ahead.
- 01.
Describe the Transaction
Tell us who is involved, what is being agreed, and your timeline.
- 02.
Set the Scope
We agree on the entities, people, and records to research, plus timing and cost.
- 03.
Research and Match
Investigators review available records and confirm they relate to the right parties.
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Review the Findings
You receive an organized report and can discuss any concerns with us.
07. Frequently Asked Questions
What to know before you commission research.
1. What is business due diligence?
It is independent research into a company and its principals before you commit to a deal, so you can compare what you’ve been told with available records.
2. How is it different from a background check?
A background check usually centres on an individual. Due diligence looks at a business, its owners, and the transaction. Some matters use both.
3. Can you review a company’s finances?
We research public filings such as liens and judgments. Private financial records and accounts are a matter for your accountant and the disclosures in the deal.
4. Will the other party know about the research?
Records research is conducted discreetly. If any direct verification is needed, we discuss it with you first.
5. Can you research companies outside Texas?
Yes. We serve clients in 29 states and Washington, DC. Record availability varies by location, and we explain any limits.
08. Next Steps
Know more before you commit.
Tell us about the deal and who you need to know more about. You can also see how we support businesses and corporations and attorneys and law firms.
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Know who you’re doing business with.
Share the details of the deal in confidence. We’ll explain what we can verify and how the findings could inform your decision.
Speak to an Investigator (888) 600-0261
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