We work to a tiered methodology aligned with FATF Recommendations 10 and 22, the Czech AML Act (No. 253/2008 Sb.), the FAÚ methodological guidance, and EU AMLD requirements. Tier 1 (basic) confirms identity, ownership and sanctions status from primary registers. Tier 2 (standard EDD) adds beneficial ownership reconstruction, adverse-media review across regional sources, litigation and insolvency searches, and a written risk rating. Tier 3 (HUMINT-supported) adds discreet inquiries with vetted local sources, former regulators, journalists, sector specialists to surface integrity issues that never reach print. Each tier is delivered as a structured report with executive summary, evidence appendix, source register and a risk rating mapped directly to your internal AML/KYC framework. The same template supports M&A, third-party onboarding, supplier diligence, executive screening and EU funds beneficiary checks.
Enhanced Due Diligence
Enhanced Due Diligence in the Czech Republic and the EU
Beneficial ownership, sanctions, PEP and reputational checks for M&A, AML/KYC and third-party risk.
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Explore this service →Core Capabilities
Beneficial Ownership
Layered ownership maps, including offshore structures.
Sanctions & PEP
EU, OFAC, UN, UK lists with manual disambiguation.
Adverse Media
CZ, SK, DE, AT, RU and EN sources with archive coverage.
Litigation & Insolvency
Court-record and insolvency-register checks across the EU.
Discreet Source Inquiry
On-the-ground intelligence from vetted local contacts.
Risk Rating
Findings mapped to your internal risk framework.
Technical Methodology
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Scoping
We confirm subjects, jurisdictions, depth tier and reporting language.
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Registry & Database Sweep
ARES, OR, EU registries, sanctions and PEP databases, court and insolvency records.
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Open-Source & Adverse Media
Multilingual media review with provenance for every fact.
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Human Intelligence
Tier 2/3 engagements include discreet inquiries with vetted local sources.
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Reporting
A structured report with executive summary, exhibits and risk rating.
Regional Context & Compliance
Czech AML Act
Methodology aligns with Act No. 253/2008 Sb. and the FAÚ guidance on EDD.
EU AMLD 6 & sanctions
Screening against the EU consolidated list, OFAC and UN; manual review for false positives.
GDPR-compliant sourcing
Lawful basis is documented and personal data minimised in deliverables.
Specific Use Cases
Audience
Compliance Officers
Onboard high-risk clients or vendors with documented risk decisions.
Audience
M&A Counsel
Pre-signing diligence on targets and key shareholders.
Audience
Private Equity
Reputation and integrity checks on portfolio managers and counterparties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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