Portugal - Due Diligence Portugal- Due Diligence
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.