All categories
Every category page explains the service, the licences and registers to check in each market, the questions worth asking and the criteria we use to assess businesses.
Technology
Web development
Agencies and freelancers who design, build and maintain websites and online shops.
Software development
Custom software, mobile apps and dedicated or outsourced engineering teams.
AI services
Chatbots, automation and model integration, judged on delivery evidence and data handling
IT support
Helpdesk, device management and security basics, assessed on access control and response
Home services
Plumbers
Gas, heating and water work: the registrations to check and the paperwork to keep.
Electricians
Registers, approvals and inspection rules to check before any wiring work starts.
Cleaning services
Staff vetting, insurance, chemical safety and a clear scope before anyone holds your keys.
Moving and removal companies
Registration, written estimates and liability cover, checked before your belongings leave.
Finance
Accountants
Credentials, registers and complaint routes for accountants in the US, UK and UAE
Bookkeeping services
Records, payroll and VAT: what to verify before a bookkeeper touches your accounts
Business finance services
Loans, asset and invoice finance: regulation, fees and complaint routes by market
Professional services
Lawyers and legal services
Check admission, fee terms and the complaint route before you instruct a lawyer
Business consultants
Vet the company, the named team, conflicts of interest and the contract before you sign
Recruitment agencies
Licences, fee rules and worker protections to check before you hire or register
Travel and hospitality
Hotels
Star ratings, total-price rules and cancellation terms for hotels and serviced stays
Travel agencies
Seller of travel registers, ATOL, package rules and refund duties for travel agencies
Tour operators
Permits, guide licences, activity safety and package rights for tours and excursions