Question 1

What's the difference between prefill and verification mode?

Accepted Answer

Prefill mode returns company data fast, from the quickest source we have, so you can prefill forms at signup. Verification mode fetches from the official register, with the source of every field, for the checks that gate your decision. The response tells you whether each datapoint is authoritative.

Question 2

What happens when a register is down or doesn't publish a field?

Accepted Answer

You get an explicit status telling you which it is, instead of an empty field. Our status page shows register availability too.

Question 3

Is there a minimum commitment?

Accepted Answer

No minimums to start. You pay per request at public rates, and volume pricing is there when you want better rates.

Question 4

Does Topograph replace our KYB or compliance tool?

Accepted Answer

No. Topograph is the data layer: company data and documents from official registers. Screening, case management and decisioning stay in your stack.

Question 5

Is Topograph GDPR compliant?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Topograph only processes available data from official company registers. The final beneficiaries of Topograph's data are always regulated financial entities, who act as Data Controllers in the context of GDPR and are legally required to process the personal data of individuals related to the companies they have a business relationship with. Our hosting infrastructure is located in the EU.

Question 6

Where does Topograph get its data from?

Accepted Answer

Topograph connects directly to official government business registers, such as the French RNE, the German Handelsregister, Companies House in the UK, and their equivalents in 100+ jurisdictions. This means you get primary-source company data, not aggregated information from third-party databases.

Question 7

How often is company data updated?

Accepted Answer

In verification mode, Topograph retrieves the data from the official register when you make the request, so you work with the registration details, filing statuses and corporate structures the register holds today. Prefill mode can answer from a recent copy of the register when that is faster, and says so: every datapoint in the response is flagged as authoritative or not.

Question 8

What is KYB and how is it different from KYC?

Accepted Answer

KYB (Know Your Business) is the process of verifying a company's identity, legal status, ownership structure, representation and registration details. KYC (Know Your Customer) focuses on verifying individuals. In practice, onboarding a business client requires verifying the company itself, and verifying its directors and beneficial owners. Topograph focuses on KYB: providing the official data you need to verify business entities. We do not handle ID documents or tax information about individuals.

Question 9

What data does Topograph return for each company?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the country and register, Topograph can return: company name and legal form, registration number and status, registered address, incorporation date, share capital, director and officer names, beneficial ownership information, industry codes (NACE), extracts from the trade register and official filing documents. Data availability varies by jurisdiction: see the coverage matrix, or contact us about a specific country.

Question 10

Which European countries does Topograph cover?

Accepted Answer

Topograph covers most European countries, including all major markets such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the Nordics, as well as the UK, Switzerland, and others. We are continually expanding coverage and can prioritize countries based on client demand. See the coverage matrix or contact us for details.

Question 11

How do I integrate Topograph's KYB API?

Accepted Answer

Topograph offers a REST API with endpoints for company search, company profile retrieval, document access, ownership graph analysis and company monitoring. Integration is straightforward and typically takes a few days. We provide API documentation, sandbox environments, and dedicated engineering support.

Question 12

How do I verify a company in Europe?

Accepted Answer

To verify a European company, you need to confirm its legal existence, registration status, ownership structure, and key officers using official business register data and documents. Each European country maintains its own register (e.g., Kamer van Koophandel in the Netherlands, Registro Mercantil in Spain). Topograph gives you a single API to query all of them, so you don't have to navigate dozens of registers with different languages, formats, and access rules.

Question 13

What is a European business register?

Accepted Answer

A business register is an official government database where companies are legally required to file their incorporation documents, annual accounts, ownership details, and officer appointments. Virtually every state maintains one, though it is not always available online. These registers are the authoritative source for verifying that a company exists and is in good standing. Topograph aggregates access to these registers through one unified API.

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