Verifying Counterparties in a Project-Driven Economy
Mozambique is a major destination for liquefied natural gas (LNG), mining, energy services, and large-scale infrastructure projects. Many Mozambican-registered companies operate as project vehicles, local partners, subcontractors, or procurement intermediaries linked to international consortiums.
In this environment, verifying that a company is legally registered is only the starting point. Counterparty risk in Mozambique is often linked to state-owned entities, politically connected partners, and project-specific corporate structures that are not transparent in standard registry extracts.
Afridiligence provides professional Mozambique company registry searches and Enhanced Due Diligence to support project, procurement, and investment risk assessment.
Company Registration in Mozambique
Companies in Mozambique are registered through the Conservatória do Registo das Entidades Legais and related commercial registries. In practice:
- Registry access may be limited or localised
- Online availability is incomplete
- Ownership disclosures may be partial
- Historical changes can be difficult to verify
As a result, basic registry confirmation often provides only minimal insight into ownership, control, and group relationships.
Typical Risk Factors in Mozambican Counterparties
Mozambican corporate structures may involve:
- State-owned or state-linked entities
- Politically exposed shareholders or directors
- Project-specific special purpose vehicles
- Local intermediaries and agents
- Related-party contracting
- Limited disclosure of beneficial ownership
These risks are particularly relevant in LNG, mining, energy services, construction, and government procurement.
Afridiligence’s Mozambique Company Registry Search
Afridiligence’s Mozambique company registry searches may include:
- Verification of legal existence and registration
- Confirmation of registered office and operational footprint
- Identification of directors and authorised representatives
- Review of available shareholder information
- Cross-checking multiple official and commercial sources
- Local language document review where required
This provides a more reliable baseline than relying on limited online checks.
When Enhanced Due Diligence Is Critical in Mozambique
Enhanced Due Diligence is often required in Mozambique for:
- LNG and energy-related counterparties
- Mining and extractives projects
- Government or SOE-linked entities
- Large-scale procurement and EPC contracts
- Politically exposed ownership structures
- Joint ventures and consortium arrangements
Afridiligence’s Mozambique EDD services may include:
- Beneficial ownership and control analysis
- PEP identification and political exposure screening
- Adverse media and reputational research
- Regulatory and compliance exposure checks
- Corporate and project-related affiliation mapping
Why Use Afridiligence in Mozambique
Clients engage Afridiligence in Mozambique for:
- Project-driven due diligence expertise
- Insight into state-linked and consortium structures
- Africa-focused ownership and control analysis
- Professional reporting for investors, lenders, and compliance teams
