International Risk & Corporate Intelligence

Due diligence, political risk analysis and corporate intelligence for investors, financial institutions and multinational corporations operating in Azerbaijan, the CIS and emerging markets. We reduce uncertainty in complex jurisdictions.

100+ Projects Delivered

| International Standards, Local Expertise |

Public & Private Sector Advisory

We conduct enhanced due diligence in Azerbaijan and international markets, reviewing:

• Ultimate beneficial ownership (UBO)
• Source of wealth and funds
• Criminal investigations and litigation exposure
• Politically exposed persons (PEPs)
• Sanctions and regulatory risks
• ESG and reputational concerns

Our due diligence reports support investment committees, compliance teams and board-level decisions.

Due Diligence & Background Checks

Corporate Intelligence & Investigations

Our corporate intelligence services combine data verification, discreet on-the-ground enquiries and fraud risk analysis.

We assist clients in:

• Anti-financial crime compliance
• Fraud investigations
• Partner credibility assessment
• Conflict of interest detection
• Legislative and regulatory exposure review

All investigations are conducted in full compliance with local and international legal frameworks.

SAGE is a regional provider of political risk intelligence covering Azerbaijan, CIS countries, Turkey and selected Middle Eastern markets.

Our political risk assessments include:

• Regulatory environment analysis
• Sanctions landscape review
• Economic and macro risk evaluation
• Political stability monitoring
• Media and stakeholder mapping
• Crisis and geopolitical impact analysis

This service is essential for institutional investors, energy companies, infrastructure developers and multinational corporations.

Political & Country Risk Analysis

Reputation Audits & ESG Risk Assessment

We conduct integrated reputation and ESG risk reviews, evaluating how an organisation is perceived by regulators, investors and stakeholders.

Our methodology covers:

• Corruption and bribery exposure
• Money laundering and terrorist financing risk
• Tax integrity risks
• Sanctions compliance
• Environmental and social responsibility exposure

The objective is early risk identification and structured mitigation planning.

Our Intelligence Methodology

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Access to financial, regulatory and legal databases

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Multi-language research capabilities

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Direct regional expertise across Azerbaijan, CIS and Turkey

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Field enquiries and on-site verification where required

Azerbaijan

Turkey

Georgia

Russia

Kazakhstan

UAE

European Union jurisdictions

Energy, Oil & Gas

Infrastructure & Construction

Financial Institutions

Trade & Logistics

Manufacturing

Public Sector & International Organisations

Sectors We Support

Why Organisations Choose SAGE

With experience across more than 100 completed projects, SAGE Solutions combines multi-sector expertise in infrastructure, energy, tourism and manufacturing with deep understanding of Azerbaijan’s regulatory and business environment.

We advise both public institutions and private investors, delivering solutions aligned with international standards while grounded in regional realities.