The status property in company monitoring responses indicates the current operational state of a company as recognized by the relevant jurisdiction. Creditsafe provides a unified API interface, but the meaning of status values reflects the standards and definitions used in each country or region.
| Value | Meaning (Two-Status Jurisdictions) | Meaning (Three-Status Jurisdictions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active | Active |
| 2 | Inactive | Pending |
| 3 | — | Inactive |
| null | Unknown / Not available | Unknown / Not available |
- In regions with only two status levels,
2represents Inactive. - In regions with three status levels,
2represents Pending and3represents Inactive. - The value
nullindicates that the status is unknown or not available for the company in the current jurisdiction.
The variation in status values is a result of differing legal and regulatory definitions across global jurisdictions.
- Always check the jurisdiction or country context when interpreting the
statusvalue. - Use the table above to map numeric values to their correct meaning for the relevant region.
- Treat
nullas an unknown or unavailable status and handle accordingly in your application. - For the most accurate interpretation, refer to the official company registry or local regulatory definitions if needed.