International Directorship checks in CertnCentric – Certn

Learn what an International Directorship check is, how to order one in CertnCentric, which countries are supported, how long the check takes, and what information applicants must provide.

What is an International Directorship check?

An International Directorship check identifies whether an individual currently holds or has previously held company directorship positions.

The check searches official registries and company databases to verify an individual's association with business entities.

International Directorship checks can help:

Identify potential conflicts of interest related to current or previous company directorships.
Support the verification of self-employment or company ownership claims.
Identify an individual's current or historical directorship appointments.

How do I order an International Directorship check in CertnCentric?

To order an International Directorship check, the applicant's email address is required.

When placing the order, select:

Countries to search: Choose the countries where the directorship search should be conducted. Multiple countries can be selected in one order.
Names to search: Choose whether to search using the applicant's current name only or include any previous names provided by the applicant.

Note: If you choose to run the search on all names your applicant has been known by, you will be charged for each name searched.

For step-by-step instructions, see Order checks in CertnCentric.

How long does an International Directorship check take?

The estimated turnaround time for an International Directorship check is 2 to 20 days on average.

Processing times vary depending on the country being searched and the availability of information from official registries and other sources.

Which countries support International Directorship checks?

Certn offers International Directorship checks in 79 countries.

Supported countries include:

Angola
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Bangladesh
Bahrain
Belgium
Botswana
Brazil
Bulgaria
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Canada
China
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Ethiopia
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Hong Kong
Hungary
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kenya
Liberia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Niger
Nigeria
Norway
Oman
Papua New Guinea
Pakistan
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russian Federation
Rwanda
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
Korea, Republic of
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan, Province of China
Tanzania, United Republic of
Thailand
Turkey
United Arab Emirates
Uganda
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United States of America
Vietnam
Zambia
Zimbabwe

What information is required from the applicant?

After an International Directorship check is ordered, the applicant receives an email invitation to complete an online application.

The applicant must provide:

Consent and authorization to complete the check.
Full name, including previous names and aliases.
Date of birth.
Current and previous address details, including when they began living at each address.
Address details for the position they are applying for, with options for remote work or no specific work address.

What are the stages of an International Directorship check?

International Directorship checks progress through four stages:

Stage	Description
Order	An International Directorship check is ordered through CertnCentric.
Application	The applicant receives an email invitation to provide the required information and consent.
Processing	Certn processes the check using the information provided by the applicant.
Results	Once completed, the check results become available in CertnCentric and the applicant portal.

Where can International Directorship check results be viewed?

Once the check is complete, the results are available in the case report in CertnCentric.

For more information about accessing and interpreting results, see: