Due Diligence Investigations check a company, partner, supplier or investor before you commit money or sign a contract. Send one request and independent investigators reply with availability and prices.
Say who you need checked and what deal is involved to get due diligence quotes.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat It Involves
- Company records. CIPC registration, directors, shareholding and status.
- Directors and owners. Background, other directorships and past failures.
- Litigation and judgments. Court records and credit bureau judgments.
- Property and assets. Deeds Office and vehicle searches.
- Reputation. Media, regulators and enquiries with former partners or clients.
- Site visit. Confirming the business exists and operates as claimed.
Who Uses It
Investors, buyers of a business, companies appointing a major supplier, landlords of commercial property and individuals entering a partnership.
What to Send First
- The company or person to be checked.
- The type and rough size of the deal.
- Your deadline.
Do not upload documents, statements or evidence through the request form. The investigator will ask for what is needed once you agree to go ahead.
How It Works
- Scope. Agree which checks match the risk of the deal.
- Desk research. Registry, court, credit and media searches.
- Field enquiries. Site visits and discreet source enquiries.
- Report. Findings and red flags in plain language.
Findings and Reporting
A written report listing each check, what was found and any red flags, such as undisclosed judgments, failed companies or links to other parties.
Limits
Investigators may not intercept calls or messages, access email or bank accounts, or obtain private records such as bank statements or phone records without consent or a court order. No investigator can guarantee a result, recovery of money or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
An investigation is not a financial audit or legal opinion. Use your accountant and attorney for those.
Due Diligence Investigations Prices
Ballpark prices so you can sanity-check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Basic company and director check | R1,900 - R6,300 |
| Standard due diligence report | R8,000 - R25,000 |
| In-depth investigation with field enquiries | R25,000 - R100,000 |
| Investigator hourly rate | R500 - R1,500 per hour |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Indicative ballpark figures in rand, rounded. They are compiled from prices published by South African investigation firms and typical market rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no investigator is bound by them. Confirm VAT, travel and what each quotation includes.
Get prices for your deal rather than a range. Send one request, with no obligation.
Request a Private Investigation QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Number of entities. Each company and director adds checks.
- Depth. Source enquiries and site visits cost more than desk research.
- Foreign links. Checks outside South Africa take longer.
- Deadline. Rush reports can cost more.
Due Diligence Investigations FAQs
When should I do due diligence?
Before you pay a deposit, sign a contract or transfer shares, while you can still walk away.
Will the other party know?
Desk research is discreet. Field enquiries may become known, so agree the approach first.
Is this the same as a financial audit?
No. It checks people, companies and reputation. Your accountant handles the financial review.
How long does it take?
Basic checks can take a few days. In-depth reports can take a few weeks.
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Private Investigators South Africa is a referral and quote service. We do not carry out investigations and we do not employ investigators. Work is quoted and carried out by independent investigators, and your agreement is with the one you choose. Ask for a written quotation and proof of PSIRA registration before you pay a deposit. No investigator can promise a particular result or that evidence will be accepted by a court.
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