Since the accountants are held liable, filings are usually accurate. Private firms regularly prepare audited financials but are not obligated to disclose information except to tax authorities. Lawsuit details involving stock or private companies are available through licensed individuals with access to the Inspeccion General De Justicia. Records can be searched manually or through monthly magnetic tape updates. Because Buenos Aires is the commercial and financial hub, most judicial situations are handled at this city court.
Legal procedures are slow.
Agencies can usually verify the details you provide, but reliable addresses and phone numbers for the individual and their employer are required. Agencies rely on trade references supplied by the subject company, who often respond slowly and generally list best paid vendors. Deferred checks are not used. Overseas payment transfers are not restricted. Owens OnLine, Inc. a worldwide credit reporting agency providing credit reports on Argentine companies and individuals.