{"id":32767,"date":"2026-10-16T13:51:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T11:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trends-business-information.be\/faq-knowledge-base"},"modified":"2026-10-16T14:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T12:27:45","slug":"faq-knowledge-base","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trends-business-information.be\/en\/faq-knowledge-base","title":{"rendered":"FAQ &#038; Knowledge Base"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"32767\" class=\"elementor elementor-32767 elementor-31283\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38d900d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"38d900d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee12150 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ee12150\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c33bc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c33bc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ &amp; Knowledge Base<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4efb68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b4efb68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Find answers, guides, and insights on company information, financial data, and solutions from Trends Business Information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-feb4445 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"feb4445\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-search\">\r\n  <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-search\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M505 442.7L405.3 343c-4.5-4.5-10.6-7-17-7H372c27.6-35.3 44-79.7 44-128C416 93.1 322.9 0 208 0S0 93.1 0 208s93.1 208 208 208c48.3 0 92.7-16.4 128-44v16.3c0 6.4 2.5 12.5 7 17l99.7 99.7c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0l28.3-28.3c9.4-9.4 9.4-24.6.1-34zM208 336c-70.7 0-128-57.2-128-128 0-70.7 57.2-128 128-128 70.7 0 128 57.2 128 128 0 70.7-57.2 128-128 128z\"><\/path><\/svg>\r\n  <input type=\"text\" id=\"faq-search-input\" class=\"faq-search__input\" placeholder=\"Search the frequently asked questions\u2026\" autocomplete=\"off\" role=\"combobox\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq-search-results\" aria-autocomplete=\"list\">\r\n  <ul id=\"faq-search-results\" class=\"faq-search__results\" role=\"listbox\" hidden=\"\"><\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0f9e47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e0f9e47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e178b33 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e178b33\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"statistieken-btns\">\r\n<a href=\"#faq\" class=\"e-filter-item\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Go to FAQ<\/a>\r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5796a68 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5796a68\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc632fc black elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc632fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Need help?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3307867 black elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3307867\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Can\u2019t find the answer you\u2019re looking for or have a specific question? 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Lawful Use\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t<button id=\"Product- en accountvragen\" data-tab-title-id=\"e-n-tab-title-7403455513\" class=\"e-n-tab-title\" aria-selected=\"false\" data-tab-index=\"13\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-controls=\"e-n-tab-content-7403455513\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 13;\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"e-n-tab-title-text\">\n\t\t\t\tProduct &amp; Account FAQs\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-tabs-content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"e-n-tab-content-740345551\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"Bedrijven zoeken en identificeren\" data-tab-index=\"1\" style=\"--n-tabs-title-order: 1;\" class=\"e-active elementor-element elementor-element-124f95c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"124f95c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb0e0f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"eb0e0f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faq-wrap\">\r\n  <div class=\"faq\">\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What is company data?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Company data consists of official identification and basic information used to legally and administratively identify a business.<\/p>\r\n          <p>This includes:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Company Registration Number & VAT Number<\/li>\r\n            <li>Legal Form & Date of Incorporation<\/li>\r\n            <li>Registered Office & Business Establishment Units<\/li>\r\n            <li>Business Activities & NACE Codes<\/li>\r\n            <li>Directors, Mandates & Legal Deeds<\/li>\r\n            <li>Company Status (Active, Ceased Operations, Dissolved or Bankrupt)<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Look Up Company Information?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Company information helps you accurately identify businesses, avoid errors, and make better-informed business decisions.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Before engaging with a new customer, supplier, or prospect, it is important to verify which legal entity you are doing business with. Accurate identification supports efficient invoicing, contract management, credit checks, compliance, prospecting, and portfolio management. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Look Up a Company?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A company can be searched for using its company registration number, VAT number, company name, address, or other unique identification details.<\/p>\r\n          <p>A company registration number or VAT number is generally the most reliable way to search for a business. When searching by name, it is important to also verify the company\u2019s location (address), legal form, and business activities, as different companies may have similar names.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a VAT Number?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A VAT number is the identification number of a business registered for Value Added Tax (VAT). It is used for invoicing, VAT returns, and business transactions within Belgium and the European Union. <\/p>\r\n          <p>In Belgium, the VAT number is the same as the ten-digit company registration number (CBE number), preceded by the country code \u201cBE\u201d. Not every company with a registration number is automatically subject to VAT: the number must first be activated with the VAT authorities. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a CBE Number?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A CBE number is the unique identification number assigned to a company or organisation registered in the Belgian Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE). It consists of ten digits and is also known as the company registration number. <\/p>\r\n          <p>The CBE number is linked to official company information, such as the company\u2019s name, address, legal form, business activities, and status.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is the Difference Between a Company Registration Number and a VAT Number?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>The company registration number identifies the business in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE). The VAT number is the same underlying number, preceded by the country code \u201cBE\u201d, when the company is registered for VAT.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Check Whether a Company Is Active?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Check the company\u2019s current status, registered business activities, business establishment units, and recent legal publications.<\/p>\r\n          <p>An active registration does not necessarily mean that all business activities are still operational. Therefore, check the official status alongside recent publications, financial information, and other up-to-date indicators. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Also Look Up a Foreign Company?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes, international company information can be accessed through foreign business registers and specialised data partners.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The information available varies by country, as local disclosure requirements, business registers, and accounting regulations differ.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Find Previous Company Names?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>You can find previous company names by checking a company\u2019s historical records. Search for the company using its company registration number, then review the available names along with their corresponding start and end dates. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Through the CBE Public Search, you can find a company\u2019s registered names and their respective start dates. This allows you to check whether and when its official name or trade name has changed. Publications in the Belgian Official Gazette may also provide additional information about name changes. For a quick overview of a company\u2019s history, you can consult business information providers.   <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a NACE Code?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A NACE code is a code that identifies a company\u2019s economic activity. In Belgium, the NACE-BEL classification is used for this purpose. <\/p>\r\n          <p>A company can have multiple NACE codes if it carries out different business activities. 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Creditworthiness translates that condition into the level of risk for customers, suppliers, lenders, or other business partners. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Check a Company\u2019s Creditworthiness?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Assess multiple financial, legal, and operational indicators together. A single financial ratio or set of annual accounts is generally not sufficient to provide a complete picture. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Review information such as:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Trends in Revenue and Financial Performance<\/li>\r\n            <li>Solvency, Liquidity & Profitability<\/li>\r\n            <li>Equity & Debt Structure<\/li>\r\n            <li>Historical Payment Behaviour<\/li>\r\n            <li>Credit Score & Credit Recommendations<\/li>\r\n            <li>Bankruptcies, Judicial Reorganisations & Other Legal Risk Indicators<\/li>\r\n            <li>Changes in Management & Corporate Structure<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Is It Important to Check Creditworthiness?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A credit check helps minimise losses, determine payment terms, and better assess new business relationships.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Credit Score?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A credit score is a standardised risk assessment that combines multiple data points and indicators to evaluate the likelihood of financial difficulties.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The methodology used varies by provider. A credit score should therefore always be interpreted alongside the underlying data, its recency, and the relevant context. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Credit Recommendation?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A credit recommendation translates available company information into practical guidance on whether to responsibly establish or expand a business relationship.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Credit Limit?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A credit limit is the maximum amount of outstanding customer credit considered acceptable based on the risk profile.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Identify Increased Credit Risk?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" 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The assessment is generally based on a combination of financial, legal, and operational data. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Key factors include:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Liquidity: Can the company pay its short-term debts?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Solvency: Does the company have sufficient equity to absorb financial setbacks?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Profitability: Is the company sufficiently profitable?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Debt Burden: How significant are the company\u2019s financial obligations relative to its revenue and assets?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Payment Behaviour: Are invoices and other financial obligations paid on time?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Trends in Annual Accounts: Are revenue, profit, cash flow, and balance sheet structure improving or deteriorating?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Company Age and Continuity: How long has the company been in business, and how stable is its track record?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Legal Risk Indicators: Have there been any bankruptcies, judicial reorganisations, asset seizures, or other adverse legal events?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Sector and Market Conditions: What risks are associated with the sector in which the company operates?<\/li>\r\n            <li>Management and Corporate Structure: Have there been any significant changes in directors, shareholders, or business locations?<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>A reliable credit assessment considers the entire company profile and how it evolves over time, rather than relying on a single figure. 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A company\u2019s financial situation can change due to new annual financial figures, payment difficulties, changes in management, legal events, or shifts in market conditions. <\/p>\r\n          <p>It is therefore advisable to reassess creditworthiness:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>at least annually, for example after the publication of new annual accounts;<\/li>\r\n            <li>more frequently for key customers, suppliers, or higher credit limits;<\/li>\r\n            <li>immediately if warning signs arise, such as late payments, negative reports, changes in management, or legal proceedings.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>For companies with a higher risk profile, continuous monitoring is recommended. 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Assets show what resources the company owns, while liabilities and equity show how those resources are financed.  <\/p>\r\n          <p>More specifically:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Fixed Assets (Resources Typically Used for More Than One Year)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Current Assets (Inventories, Trade Receivables & Cash and Cash Equivalents)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Equity (Contributed Capital & Retained Earnings)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Debt Capital (Short-Term & Long-Term Liabilities)<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is an Income Statement?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>The income statement presents the revenue and expenses for the financial year and shows whether the company has made a profit or incurred a loss.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Are Annual Accounts Important?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Annual accounts help assess a company\u2019s financial health, performance trends, and risk profile.<\/p>\r\n          <p>These figures are relevant to shareholders, banks, customers, suppliers, investors, and other business partners. Analysing financial data over several financial years generally provides more insight than examining a single year in isolation. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Are Consolidated Annual Accounts?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Consolidated annual accounts present the financial position and results of a group of companies as if the group were a single economic entity.<\/p>\r\n          <p>They combine the financial figures of a parent company and its subsidiaries, eliminating intra-group transactions.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Who Is Required to File Annual Accounts?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>The obligation to file annual accounts depends on the legal form, size, and statutory characteristics of the company or organisation.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The applicable criteria and reporting formats may change. Therefore, always consult the latest guidelines issued by the National Bank of Belgium (NBB). <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Are Revenue Figures Missing for Some Companies?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Not all companies report their financial figures in the same way. This depends on factors such as the annual accounts format used, the company\u2019s legal form, and its disclosure requirements. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Are Financial Figures Sometimes More Than One Year Old?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Annual accounts are only prepared, approved, and filed after the end of the financial year. As a result, there is always some delay between a company\u2019s actual financial situation and its most recently published financial figures. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Compare Annual Accounts Over Multiple Years?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Compare the same financial items across several consecutive financial years. Look beyond the absolute figures and focus on trends in revenue, operating profit, net profit, equity, debt, and liquidity. <\/p>\r\n          <p>When comparing financial figures, also take into account changes in the length of the financial year, the reporting formats used, and exceptional income or expenses. Trends Business Information brings together annual accounts from different financial years and financial ratios, making it easier to identify trends over time. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Where Can I Access a Company\u2019s Annual Accounts?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Belgian annual accounts are filed with and published by the Central Balance Sheet Office of the National Bank of Belgium (NBB). You can access a company\u2019s officially published annual accounts there. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Through Trends Business Information\u2019s solutions, you can access this data alongside previous annual accounts, financial ratios, and other company information in one comprehensive overview. This makes it easier to analyse a company\u2019s financial health and creditworthiness. Not every company is required to publish annual accounts. For example, this obligation generally does not apply to self-employed individuals and sole proprietorships.   <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">When Are Annual Accounts Published?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A company required to publish annual accounts must first have them approved by the general meeting of shareholders. In principle, this meeting must take place no later than six months after the end of the financial year. <\/p>\r\n          <p>The annual accounts must then be filed with the Central Balance Sheet Office of the National Bank of Belgium within 30 days of approval and no later than seven months after the end of the financial year. For a company whose financial year ends on 31 December, the filing deadline is therefore generally the end of July of the following calendar year. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Equity?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Equity consists of the funds contributed to a company by its owners or shareholders, together with profits retained in the business. Losses from previous years reduce equity. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Revenue?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Revenue is the total income a company generates from its normal business activities during a financial year, before deducting the associated costs. Revenue provides an indication of the company\u2019s size and level of commercial activity. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Operating Profit?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Operating profit reflects the result of a company\u2019s ordinary operating activities. It is calculated by deducting operating expenses from operating income. Financial income, financial expenses, and taxes are generally not included in this calculation.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Net Profit?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Net profit, also known as the net result, is the final amount remaining after all operating, financial, and other expenses, as well as taxes, have been deducted from revenue. 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<p>Financial ratios are metrics that compare financial figures to assess a company\u2019s financial health, performance, and risks.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Financial ratios are best analysed together and compared over multiple years, against companies in the same industry, and in the context of the company\u2019s specific circumstances.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Liquidity?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Liquidity indicates a company\u2019s ability to meet its short-term financial obligations.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Current Ratio = Current Assets \/ Current Liabilities<\/li>\r\n            <li>Quick Ratio = (Current Assets \u2212 Inventories) \/ Current Liabilities<\/li>\r\n            <li>Net Working Capital = Current Assets \u2212 Current Liabilities<\/li>\r\n       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6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A higher liquidity ratio generally indicates a greater ability to meet short-term liabilities, but the ideal value varies depending on the industry and business model.<\/p>\r\n          <p>A company with fast-moving inventory can operate with a lower current ratio than a company with slow-moving inventory. Excessively high liquidity may also indicate that resources are not being used productively enough. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Solvency?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Solvency indicates what proportion of a company is financed by equity and how much of a financial buffer is available to absorb losses.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The most commonly used formula is: Equity \/ Total Assets \u00d7 100. A higher ratio generally indicates greater financial independence, but it should be assessed in relation to the industry, growth, and capital requirements. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Profitability?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Profitability measures a company\u2019s ability to generate profit relative to the capital employed, revenue, or other relevant financial metrics.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Return on Equity (ROE)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Return on Total Assets (ROA)<\/li>\r\n            <li>Profit Margin on Revenue<\/li>\r\n            <li>Operating Profitability<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Cash Flow?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Cash flow is the amount of cash a company generates or uses over a given period.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Profit and cash flow are not the same. Profit also includes non-cash expenses, such as depreciation. Cash flow focuses on the movement of cash and a company\u2019s ability to repay debts, finance investments, and build financial reserves.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Is Cash Flow Calculated?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A simplified approach is to add depreciation and amortisation to net profit after tax. For a complete cash flow analysis, cash flows from operating, investing, and financing activities are examined separately. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Operating Cash Flow?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Operating cash flow is the cash flow generated by a company\u2019s normal business activities.<\/p>\r\n          <p>A commonly used approach is: operating profit plus depreciation and amortisation, adjusted for changes in working capital.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Working Capital?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Working capital is the difference between current assets and current liabilities. 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Always compare trends against payment terms and industry benchmarks. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Days Payable Outstanding (DPO)?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) indicates the average number of days a company takes to pay its suppliers\u2019 invoices.<\/p>\r\n          <p>A high DPO can be beneficial for cash flow, but it may also indicate payment difficulties. 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class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Company Director?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Directors help shape company policy and represent the company within the powers defined by law and its articles of association.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Look Up a Company\u2019s Directors?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg 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a shareholder owns shares, and a company manager is an older or context-specific term for a person responsible for the company\u2019s day-to-day or statutory management.<\/p>\r\n          <p>The exact meaning depends on the company\u2019s legal form and the applicable company law.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Why Are Changes in Management Relevant Indicators?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Changes in management may indicate normal succession, a new strategy, restructuring, changes in ownership, or increased uncertainty.<\/p>\r\n          <p>A single change is not necessarily positive or negative. Its significance also depends on the frequency and timing of changes, as well as any accompanying financial or legal indicators. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Parent Company?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A parent company is a company that exercises control over one or more subsidiaries.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Identify a Corporate Group?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A corporate group is a collection of legally separate companies that are connected through ownership, control, or management.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner)?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>An Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) is a natural person who ultimately owns or exercises control over a legal entity.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Access Information About Former Directors?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes. Through Trends Business Information, you can access not only a company\u2019s current directors but also its directorship history. This provides insight into former directors, previous appointments, and changes in the company\u2019s management.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is a Mandate?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A mandate is an official role held by an individual or legal entity within a company or organisation. Examples include director, managing director, chair of the board of directors, etc. <\/p>\r\n          <p>For a mandate, the role, start date, and, where applicable, end date are generally recorded. 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class=\"faq__question\">What Is Bankruptcy?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Bankruptcy is a court-supervised insolvency procedure for a company that has permanently ceased making payments and has lost the confidence of its creditors.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is Judicial Reorganisation?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" 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Reorganisation?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Bankruptcy is aimed at liquidating a company that is structurally unable to meet its financial obligations. Judicial reorganisation seeks to preserve the continuity of a viable business activity. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Who Can Be Declared Bankrupt?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Book XX applies a broad definition of a business. As a result, not only traditional commercial companies but also other types of businesses may fall under insolvency regulations. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Are the Warning Signs of Bankruptcy?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Financial difficulties often develop gradually and may become apparent through a series of warning signs.<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Persistent Losses<\/li>\r\n            <li>Negative Equity<\/li>\r\n            <li>Liquidity Problems<\/li>\r\n            <li>Late Payments<\/li>\r\n            <li>Debt Collection Cases or Legal Proceedings<\/li>\r\n            <li>Late or Missing Annual Accounts<\/li>\r\n            <li>Negative Credit Recommendations<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Can I Stay Informed About Bankruptcies and Judicial Reorganisations?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Company monitoring and alerts can automatically flag relevant legal changes, eliminating the need to continuously check customer or supplier portfolios manually.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Does Dissolution Mean?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Dissolution is the legal decision to terminate a company, association, or other legal entity. Following dissolution, the organisation generally ceases its normal business activities and typically enters the liquidation phase. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Dissolution may be voluntary, for example by a decision of the shareholders, but it can also occur by court order or by operation of law. The company does not necessarily cease to exist immediately: during liquidation, it retains its legal personality to the extent necessary to settle its assets and liabilities. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Dissolution does not automatically mean that a company is bankrupt. It may, for example, result from a voluntary business closure, restructuring, or the fulfilment of its statutory purpose. Within Trends Business Information, dissolution is nevertheless considered a significant change in company status that warrants further investigation.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Does Liquidation Mean?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Liquidation is the phase that generally follows the dissolution of a legal entity. During this phase, assets are sold or distributed, outstanding receivables are collected, and debts are settled. A liquidator is responsible for managing this process.  <\/p>\r\n          <p>As long as the liquidation process has not been completed, the legal entity continues to exist, but solely for the purpose of settling its assets and liabilities. Once the liquidation is completed, the legal entity permanently ceases to exist. <\/p>\r\n          <p>A company in liquidation is not necessarily bankrupt. In principle, liquidation assumes that creditors can be paid in accordance with the legally established order of priority. If it becomes apparent that the company is unable to meet its financial obligations, insolvency or bankruptcy proceedings may still follow. The status \u2018in liquidation\u2019 is therefore an important factor to consider when assessing a business relationship.   <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Does Cessation of Business Activities Mean?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Cessation means that a business fully or partially discontinues its activities. For a sole proprietorship, this may coincide with the closure of the business. For a company, a distinction must be made between the cessation of business activities and the legal termination of the entity.  <\/p>\r\n          <p>For example, a company may have already ceased its commercial activities while still legally existing, whether or not it is undergoing dissolution or liquidation. Conversely, only a single business establishment unit or activity may be discontinued while the company itself remains active. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Therefore, always check exactly which status has changed: the business activity, a business establishment unit, or the legal entity itself. Cessations and status changes are recorded in the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE) and can be viewed in the broader company context through Trends Business Information. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Where Are Bankruptcies Published?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Bankruptcy judgments are officially published in the Belgian Official Gazette. The publication generally includes the name and company registration number of the bankrupt company, the date of the judgment, the competent Enterprise Court, and the appointed bankruptcy trustee. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Trends Business Information processes information from sources including the Belgian Official Gazette, Enterprise Courts, RegSol, and other official sources.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Check Whether a Company Is Bankrupt?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Look up the company using its company registration number. This helps avoid confusion with companies that have similar trade names. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Through Trends Business Information, you can access the company\u2019s current legal status, bankruptcy information, and relevant court judgments in its company report.<\/p>\r\n          <p>You can also check whether a company has been declared bankrupt through the Belgian Official Gazette.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Are the Warning Signs of Insolvency?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Insolvency usually does not occur overnight. Several financial, legal, or administrative warning signs are often visible beforehand. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Possible warning signs include:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Negative or Sharply Declining Equity;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Recurring losses and negative cash flow;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Deteriorating Liquidity or Solvency;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Late or Missing Annual Accounts;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Increasing Payment Arrears;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Debt collection cases, summonses, or other legal proceedings;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Changes in Legal Status or Frequent Changes in Management;<\/li>\r\n            <li>A Declining Credit Score or a Negative Credit Recommendation.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>No single warning sign proves that a company is insolvent. The combination, frequency, and development of multiple indicators determine the level of risk. Trends Business Information brings these indicators together, helping you identify changes early and assess a company\u2019s creditworthiness in its full context.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Receive Automatic Bankruptcy Alerts?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes. With Trends Business Information\u2019s monitoring solution, you can automatically monitor customers, suppliers, prospects, and other business partners. <\/p>\r\n          <p>When a company you are monitoring is declared bankrupt, you will receive an alert. You can also be notified of other relevant changes, such as updates to its credit score, credit recommendation, CBE status, directors, or financial and legal incidents. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Which Businesses Fall Under Book XX?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Book XX of the Belgian Code of Economic Law governs insolvency proceedings for businesses in Belgium. Since its introduction, the legislation no longer relies solely on the former definition of a \u2018trader\u2019, but instead applies the broader concept of an \u2018enterprise\u2019. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Book XX applies, in principle, to:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Natural persons who carry out a professional activity on a self-employed basis;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Private-law legal entities, such as companies, non-profit associations, and foundations;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Organisations without legal personality that have a profit-distribution objective or that actually distribute profits to their members.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>As a result, self-employed professionals, associations, and foundations may also be subject to judicial reorganisation or bankruptcy proceedings under certain conditions.<\/p>\r\n          <p>Not every organisation automatically falls under all provisions or is subject to them in the same way. Exceptions or special legal regimes apply to public-law legal entities, public authorities, and certain regulated financial institutions. The specific application must therefore always be assessed based on the legal form and activities of the entity concerned.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\r\n  \"mainEntity\": [\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What Is Bankruptcy?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Bankruptcy is a court-supervised insolvency procedure for a company that has permanently ceased making payments and has lost the confidence of its creditors.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What Is Judicial Reorganisation?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Judicial reorganisation is a procedure under Book XX of the Belgian Code of Economic Law that can provide a company in financial difficulty with time and protection to preserve all or part of its business operations.\"\r\n      }\r\n    },\r\n    {\r\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\r\n      \"name\": \"What Is the Difference Between Bankruptcy and Judicial Reorganisation?\",\r\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\r\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\r\n        \"text\": \"Bankruptcy is aimed at liquidating a company that is structurally unable to meet its financial obligations. 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12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Company data can be used for customer onboarding, credit assessment, compliance, prospecting, data enrichment, dashboards, and monitoring.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div 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However, company information may also contain personal data when it relates to an identifiable natural person. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Examples include:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>The name and role of a director, company manager, or other professional contact person;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Professional contact details, such as a business email address or telephone number;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Data relating to a sole proprietorship or self-employed individual, where the business and the natural person are closely linked;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Information about directorships, representation rights, or professional activities.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>This data is processed exclusively in a professional or business context.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Is the Difference Between Company Data and Personal Data?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Company data relates to a business as an organisation or legal entity. 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For each use, the customer must have a valid legal basis and a clearly defined purpose, and must comply with the applicable regulations on privacy, electronic communications, and direct marketing. <\/p>\r\n          <p>This means, among other things, that the customer must:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>Assess whether consent or legitimate interest is required;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Properly inform data subjects about the use of their personal data;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Respect objections and unsubscribe requests;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Deduplicate contact lists against relevant opt-out lists, including, where applicable, the Belgian Do Not Call Me list;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Not send commercial emails to individual business email addresses without a valid legal basis or the required consent.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>The mere presence of contact details in Trends Business Information does not, in itself, constitute automatic consent to contact that person for commercial purposes.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Can a Data Subject Request a Correction?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>A data subject may request the correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data. The request can be submitted through the contact channels listed in Roularta Media Group\u2019s privacy policy or via the Trends Business Information contact person. <\/p>\r\n          <p>To ensure the request can be processed correctly, the data subject should preferably provide:<\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>The company;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The information they believe to be inaccurate or incomplete;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The requested correction;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Any supporting documents or references to official sources that substantiate the correction.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>If the error results from incorrect processing by Trends Business Information, the correction will be handled as quickly as possible in accordance with the agreed service arrangements. If the original official source contains inaccurate or incomplete information, the data must first be verified and, where necessary, corrected at the source. <\/p>\r\n          <p>In addition to rectification, a data subject may, depending on the circumstances, exercise other GDPR rights, such as the right of access, the right to object, the right to restriction of processing, or the right to erasure.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Long Is Data Retained?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Trends Business Information does not retain personal data for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it is processed. The specific retention period may vary depending on: <\/p>\r\n          <ul>\r\n            <li>The type of data;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The source of the data;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The purpose of the processing;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The relevance and timeliness of the information;<\/li>\r\n            <li>Legal, accounting, or contractual obligations;<\/li>\r\n            <li>The need to establish or substantiate legal rights or claims.<\/li>\r\n          <\/ul>\r\n          <p>The contractual documents do not specify a uniform retention period for all types of business information. Data is therefore periodically updated, replaced, deleted, or archived according to its purpose and applicable obligations. <\/p>\r\n          <p>After the termination of a data supply agreement, previously provided data may remain in the customer\u2019s operational files in accordance with the contractual terms. 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For occasional use, an individual report may be suitable; for regular company lookups, monitoring, or integration, a subscription or API is generally more appropriate. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Purchase a Single Report Without a Subscription?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes, you can purchase individual company reports through the Trends Business Information webshop without taking out a subscription. This is ideal if you only need company information occasionally. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I View a Sample Report?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes, you can download a sample report using the link below. This will give you an overview of the available company data, financial analyses, credit information, and other insights.  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">What Subscription Plans Are Available?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Trends Business Information offers various subscription plans tailored to the number of users, usage volume, and required features. The publicly listed plans are Marketing, Finance, Business, Discovery, Standard, and Expert. <\/p>\r\n          <p>Depending on the plan, you can access features such as company data, financial ratios, legal and financial incidents, bankruptcy risk assessments, credit recommendations, directorships, corporate relationships, monitoring, and sales and marketing tools. Custom solutions are also available for specific needs. <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Add Multiple Users?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Yes. The number of included users depends on the chosen subscription plan. Some plans include one user, while others allow multiple users. Depending on the plan, additional users can be added as an upgrade.   <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">Can I Export Reports?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Reports in Trends Pro can be viewed and printed. The availability of additional export options depends on the report type, selected subscription plan, and product configuration. <\/p>\r\n          <p>For regular data exchange or integration into your own systems, Trends Business Information also offers data solutions and an API.<\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"faq__item\">\r\n      <button class=\"faq__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\r\n        <h3 class=\"faq__question\">How Do I Set Up Monitoring?<\/h3>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M12 8V16M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n        <span class=\"faq__icon faq__icon--minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M8 12H16M22 12C22 17.5228 17.5228 22 12 22C6.47715 22 2 17.5228 2 12C2 6.47715 6.47715 2 12 2C17.5228 2 22 6.47715 22 12Z\" stroke=\"#015FFF\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\r\n      <\/button>\r\n      <div class=\"faq__body\">\r\n        <div class=\"faq__body-inner\">\r\n          <p>Select the companies you want to monitor and add them to your monitoring list. 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