Provides advice on how to perform due diligence and in what areas it is necessary for a U.S. company. Includes information on the U.S. Commercial Service International Company Profile service.
Last Published: 11/19/2019

Due Diligence

Product safety testing and certification is mandatory for the EU market. U.S. manufacturers and sellers of goods should perform due diligence in accordance with mandatory EU legislation prior to exporting.
The U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Embassy in Lisbon assists U.S. firms in identifying both opportunities and risks associated with cross border transactions. In general, our office supports bids in competitive tenders, briefs U.S. firms as required, provides information on key risks in the business environment, and advocates on behalf of U.S. firms, as appropriate.
For complex transactions and issues, our office can provide lists of attorneys and law offices, as well as accounting/consulting firms specialized in due diligence, to help investors achieve the best value for a transaction.
Commercial background checks on Portuguese companies can be obtained through the U.S Commercial Service in Portugal as well as private sector resources.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.


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