Who is the contracting party?
Legal identity, beneficiary account and signing authority must align.
What is the supplier role?
Manufacturer, distributor, agent and broker have different evidence expectations.
What remains unverified?
A useful review records gaps instead of hiding them.
Decision checklist
- Separate each claim, its evidence and the approval authority.
- Compare price with scope, currency, Incoterm, timing and risk cost.
- Close open issues before payment or irreversible commitment.
Stop signals
Pressure for an immediate decision, beneficiary-account changes, unreferenced documents, identity inconsistencies and refusal to answer clearly require a pause and further review.
Disclaimer: This is general educational material and does not replace transaction-specific legal, financial, customs or technical advice.