Trust is layered, not decorative
What verification means
Every firm on the marketplace is verified before it can receive a brief. Verification is separated into distinct layers, so a client can see what has and has not been checked - and so a listing is never mistaken for a blank cheque.
The layers we check
Business existence
That the firm is a real, registered business - verified from registry or formation evidence, refreshed periodically.
Professional standing
Where a service is reserved or regulated, that the firm holds the licence, practising certificate or professional-body standing required - checked at least on expiry or annually.
Jurisdiction capability
That the firm can actually deliver in the country claimed - through office, practising rights, an authorised correspondent route or a defensible delivery model.
References & track record
Credible references or evidence of completed work, appropriate to confidentiality and reviewed on a risk basis.
Membership status
Whether the firm is a Basic or Membership of the Moeletsi Network is a commercial status, never a quality grade. Every member firm sits on one equal tier, and membership alone never decides who receives a brief.
What verification is not. Verification reduces discovery risk. It is not a guarantee of a professional outcome. Each firm remains independently responsible for the work it contracts to deliver, and professional-service complaints may also involve the firm regulator or professional body. Membership is not accreditation.