EDD processes require additional information collected for higher-risk customers to provide a deeper understanding of customer activity to mitigate associated risks. Compliance checks will usually lookout for:  Location of the business Occupation or nature of business Purpose of the business transactions Expected pattern of activity in terms of transaction types, dollar volume, and frequency Expected origination of payments and method of payment Articles of incorporation, partnership agreements and business certificates Identification of beneficial owners of an account or customer Details of other personal and business relationships the customer maintains Approximate salary or annual sales AML policies and procedures in place Third-party documentation Local market reputation through review of media sources