# Company Status Property

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.

## Status Values

| 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, `2` represents **Inactive**.
- In regions with three status levels, `2` represents **Pending** and `3` represents **Inactive**.
- The value `null` indicates 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.

## Recommended Handling

- Always check the jurisdiction or country context when interpreting the `status` value.
- Use the table above to map numeric values to their correct meaning for the relevant region.
- Treat `null` as 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.