The verified information

The worldwide leader in compliance checks, accurate verification & fresh investigation.

Since 1995, CMS has delivered reliable, fast and confidential intelligence for every strategic decision — from compliance and due diligence to risk assessments across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.

  • Assurance
  • Global Outlook
  • Reliable
What we do

Business intelligence that drives decisions

From compliance and due diligence to brand protection and supply chain checks — CMS shines a light on the unseen aspects of every business relationship.

Credit Reporting

Business information solutions that empower organizations with timely, accurate financial intelligence.

Business Compliance

Compliance checks that keep your organization aligned with regulators and free of third-party risk.

Due Diligence

Standard (Level 1) and Premium (Level 2) investigations covering identity, structure, financials and reputation.

Business Intelligence

Customized investigations and asset searches that turn raw data into actionable decisions.

Brand Protection

Defend your brand against counterfeiting, infringement and online abuse with targeted investigations.

Supply Chain Compliance

End-to-end supplier verification to keep your supply chain transparent, ethical and resilient.

Our practice areas

One trusted partner, six lines of business intelligence

Each tile leads to the full description of the service — pick what fits the decision in front of you.

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Why CMS

Reports that hold up in the room where the decision is made.

Every CMS file is cross-checked, sourced and signed off by an analyst. From identity and ownership to sanctions and adverse media — we deliver the verified information you need to act with confidence.

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Due Diligence

Look beneath the surface of every business relationship.

Standard (Level 1) intelligence captures formal records — identity, structure, financials, sanctions. Premium (Level 2) adds off-the-record insights from our human network: reputation, political and business connections.

Compare Level 1 & Level 2
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Our impact

Three decades of verified intelligence

Validated insights that empower businesses to thrive in competitive, fast-moving markets.

1995Founded
30+Years of expertise
8Global offices
5Continents covered
Global presence

Local teams, worldwide reach

Wherever you operate, our local analysts provide the decisive information to secure your projects.

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Miami
United States · HQ
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Panama City
Panama
São Paulo
Brazil
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
Madrid
Spain
Singapore
Singapore
Switzerland
Opening 2027

Every check is a step toward a better decision.

Start with a single report or build an ongoing intelligence program with our analysts.

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