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Een VIES-check controleert of een btw-nummer geldig is binnen de EU en voorkomt fouten, fraude en boetes. Het is relevant voor klanten รฉn leveranciers. Met de automatisering via Dun & Bradstreet en de VIES API bespaar je tijd, reduceer je handmatige fouten en verbeter je auditbaarheid. Zo maak je van een administratieve verplichting een krachtig instrument voor betrouwbare btw-compliance, klaar voor de digitale toekomst met ViDA.
The Affiliates Rule of the US BIS puts the world of export control on high alert. Although its introduction has been postponed by a year, the message remains clear: the US wants more insight into ownership and control within international corporate structures. What does this mean for companies that do business worldwide, and how can you prepare for it now?
Compliance is changing rapidly. In 2025, the focus is shifting from retrospective compliance to proactive risk management. Data, technology, and AI play a key role in this. This blog shows where compliance professionals are setting their priorities and what this means for organizations.
The new Money Laundering Implementation Act (IWT) replaces the WWFT and introduces stricter requirements and more data-driven supervision. Read about what is changing, what market parties are pointing out, and why reliable data is crucial for effective compliance.
Credit management is changing rapidly: from collecting invoices to strategic customer management. Marverick van de Beeten (MaxCredible) explains how data, AI, and human empathy work together to ensure predictable cash flow and stronger customer relationships. Discover how technology is transforming the profession.
Agentic AI is changing the way we work. In the Altares webinar, experts shared how AI agents not only perform tasks but take over entire processes. What does this mean for companies, data, and employees? Read the key insights here and discover how to take the first step toward an AI-ready organization.
Successful organizations no longer make decisions based on gut feeling, but on data. With real-time insights and automated processes, trade credit risk management becomes faster, smarter, and more consistent. Discover how integrated decision-making in CRM and ERP systems reduces risks and increases growth opportunities.
Compliance and KYC are mandatory, but often too complex and time-consuming for SMEs. Doing it yourself leads to stress, risks, and mistakes. In this blog, youโll learn why outsourcing is not a luxury, but a smart way to save time, stay compliant, and reduce risks, without having to click through a platform yourself.
At first glance, B2B and B2C may seem different, but buyer expectations are converging. Business customers, like consumers, want convenience, personalization, and trust. In this article, youโll learn how to use these insights to improve your buyer experience and drive more sales.
The European NIS2 Directive imposes stricter requirements on organizations to manage their cybersecurity and supplier risks. Companies in the Netherlands must be able to demonstrate that their security is up to standard. In this blog, you can read about what NIS2 entails and how data from Altares Dun & Bradstreet helps you comply with the directive and emerge stronger from this change.
In this interview, Niels van Nieuwenhuijzen, Partner Manager at Altares Dun & Bradstreet, explains how collaboration with partners and smart data integrations help companies reduce risks, strengthen compliance, and work smarter with the help of AI. He shares his vision for the future of data-driven business and his ambition to build an ecosystem in which software, consultancy, and data come together to create real impact.
Many companies rely on a quick compliance check and think they are in the clear. But in a world where rules, risks, and relationships are constantly changing, that is a dangerous illusion. Discover why a check mark is never enough and how you can use smart monitoring and reliable data compliance to your strategic advantage.
Did a promising lead come in? Good for you! But now it's time to make some business decisions. Are you going to accept him as a customer? Can he buy on credit, and if so on what terms? When making these decisions, use our reliable business information, such as our credit risk data. Then you avoid doing business with companies that actually cannot meet their financial obligations.ย Read more.
Knowledge and understanding of your market is critical to your success. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the largest of its kind and allows you to conduct comprehensive analysis, understand your market share and market penetration, and uncover growth opportunities.
How many companies are there actually within a particular region and how big are these companies? How many companies are active within a specific branch and how many people are employed there? You can quickly and easily make counts and selections in D&B's international companies database on the basis of many criteria. This gives you an insight into where you can best focus your efforts and where your chances of success are the greatest. Read More
By integrating our rich database into your ERP system, you can benefit in many ways. For example, you clean up and keep your data clean throughout your organization. You can validate and enrich your customer and prospect information directly from your business application. Current information becomes instantly accessible within your ERP and you can use it to automate your acceptance process and improve scoring model.ย Read more.
Almost 70% of Dutch BVs are linked via shares to another company in the Netherlands or internationally. More than 30% of Dutch BVs and NVs have a link to foreign companies. The Dun & Bradstreet Data Cloud is the most complete and reliable source for insight into the Dutch and foreign relationships of your business partners, ranging from small unknown companies to the largest multinationals with thousands of branches.ย Read more.
An initial check when selecting a supplier is not sufficient. It is then important to make all changes in risks transparent and to monitor them. This keeps you informed exactly how the risks in your total supply chain are developing. Only with this information can you correctly assess all risks within your portfolio.ย Read more.
