Before you offer a customer credit or deferred payment, you have the right to know:
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Are they committed to paying on time?
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Do they have many existing obligations?
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Have they delayed payments with other companies?
The answer lies in creditworthiness checks, a crucial step to protect you from losses and late payments.
What is Creditworthiness?
Creditworthiness means a client’s ability (individual or company) to:
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Meet financial obligations
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Pay dues on time
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Maintain a good credit record
The higher the creditworthiness, the safer and more stable the client.
Local Tools in Saudi Arabia
1. SIMAH (Saudi Credit Bureau)
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Official credit reference for Saudi Arabia
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Provides client credit reports and ratings
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Covers individuals and companies
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Reports available with client consent
2. Elm Company – TAM System
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Verifies official company records
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Includes commercial registration, licensing, and activity type
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Confirms company legitimacy
3. Ministry of Commerce and Competition Council Lists
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Track troubled or banned companies
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Warn before dealing with legally problematic entities
Global Electronic Tools
4. CreditSafe
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Popular global creditworthiness platform
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Provides risk analysis, classifications, and credit history
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Useful for international clients
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Website: creditsafe.com
5. Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)
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Issues unique D-U-N-S numbers for companies worldwide
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Risk assessments, payment history, global activity
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Widely used for exports and international contracts
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Website: dnb.com
Internal Tools You Can Apply
6. Customer Evaluation Form
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Collects company or personal data
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Current obligations, past references, payment methods
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Filled before contract signing
7. Analyze Past Behavior
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Past payment delays?
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Frequent reminders needed?
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Requests for installments?
8. CRM Systems
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Some CRM systems assess customer interaction, payment rates, invoice history
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Examples: Zoho CRM, HubSpot
Tips for Creditworthiness Checks
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Never give credit to a new customer without a check
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Adjust payment terms based on customer rating
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Use monthly reports to monitor
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Don’t rely solely on gut feeling or old relationships
If You Want Peace of Mind
SAR Debt Collection Company offers:
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Customer credit checks before sales
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Internal evaluation model setup
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Invoice and debt management
Contact SAR:
+966537778130
+966544195383
Summary
Checking creditworthiness isn’t just an extra step — it’s a core defense before starting any business relationship.
If your client is reliable, delays decrease and deal success rises.
Pick the right tools and make decisions based on data, not feelings.