A clear, independent grade for formally registered SMEs, built on verified information. Use it to show banks, investors and partners where your business stands, and what to improve next.
We assess five dimensions, each scored from the documents you supply:
Turnover, liquidity, profitability and reserves.
Registration, tax compliance status, certifications and ownership records.
Contracts, projects and client references.
Staff and delivery capability.
Digital tools, e-commerce and sustainability practices.
Criteria are adjusted by industry so grading stays fair across sectors.
Grade
Label
5
Strong
4
Established
3
Developing
2
Early-stage
1
Foundation
Your business must be formally registered and compliant.
Upload financial statements, compliance documents and references.
Your business is scored against the framework and reviewed by a Veritas analyst.
Your grade, dimension scores and an improvement plan.
Transparent, entry-level pricing for formally registered SMEs. All fees are in rand, excluding VAT.
Service
Fee
Notes
SME Grading: Grade 1
R450
Entry registration. Valid for 3 years. No track record required.
Business credit profile report
R385–R443 per company
Report from a third-party credit bureau, supplied with your consent.
Statutory and compliance checks
R50–R200 each
For example director filings, tax compliance status and CIPC records.
Includes: Grading, credit profile report and compliance bundle (CIPC record, director filings, tax compliance status)
Fee: From R1,500
A clear route to funding and procurement readiness.
A consistent way to compare verified SMEs.
Structured, documented inputs to your own assessment.
Your Veritas grade is an independent assessment based on the information you supply. It is not a credit rating, does not replace a lender's own credit or FICA checks, and does not guarantee funding, tender eligibility or contract awards. Grading is kept separate from our formalization and funding facilitation services. Data is handled in line with POPIA and shared only with your consent.
Cross-border expertise in Zimbabwe-South Africa business facilitation.
A transparent framework, with the criteria and scale published.
Grading that supports cross-border trade readiness.
Diaspora investment advisory linking verified SMEs to investors.
Speak to the Veritas team about grading your SME.