What a D-U-N-S® Number Is and How It
Can Help You?
The Dun & Bradstreet D-U-N-S® Number (short for
Data Universal Numbering System) is a nine-digit
unique identifier for businesses. Hundreds of
millions of D-U-N-S® Numbers exist for companies
across the globe.
A D-U-N-S® Number is assigned through
our patented identity resolution process, (part of
our DUNSRight™ data governance, which includes
thousands of separate automated checks.) The
D-U-N-S® Number identifies a company as
being unique from any other in the Dun &
Bradstreet Data Cloud. It is used as the starting
point for any company's Live Business Identity,
which helps ensure you have the most accurate and
up-to-date view of organizations.
When Do I Need a D-U-N-S®
Number?
You are never required to have a D-U-N-S®
Number to operate a business. The number itself
contains no data or implies nothing about the
stability, creditworthiness, or diversity of a
business. However, it is a key that can be used to
unlock data that helps a business do their due
diligence and arrive at their own conclusion about
that potential partner’s stability,
creditworthiness or compliance with supplier
diversity or other standards.
You may be asked to provide your company’s
D-U-N-S®
Number when:
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Applying for a loan with a financial institution
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Applying for credit with a business partner
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Applying to become a vendor or supplier of a
company
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Bidding on contracts locally, or even
internationally
In short, anytime you want to make sure that a
potential partner, supplier or customer gets a
complete and more accurate story about your
business, making sure you have a D-U-N-S®
Number and an up-to-date Live Business Identity is
key.
Learn more about the D&B
D-U-N-S® RegisteredTM
Program >
EMPOWERING HONG KONG BUSINESSES DIGITALLY WITH
D-U-N-S® NUMBERS
As Hong Kong embraces a transformative shift
towards a Unique Business Identifier (UBI)
strategy, Dun & Bradstreet stands as a key partner
in this evolution. Our globally recognized
business identifier, the D-U-N-S®
Number, has seamlessly mapped to both Company
Registration Numbers (CR) and Business
Registration Numbers (BRN) for Hong Kong
companies.
By adopting the D-U-N-S® Number as part
of the UBI strategy, businesses gain a powerful
link to other globally accepted identifiers,
including the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI). This
integration not only streamlines business
identification processes but also catapults Hong
Kong companies onto the international stage,
enhancing credibility and facilitating connections
in the global marketplace. Our ready digital
solution ensures that Hong Kong businesses can
effortlessly navigate the UBI landscape, accessing
their D-U-N-S® Number promptly to
establish a robust global identity.