Factual verification
from CHF 1,900
5–7 business days
Verification of a specific fact, identity or statement, using open sources and documents you provide.
- Written scope
- Dated, traceable sources
- 3–5 page summary note
Pricing
Private investigator in Geneva: fees and packages
Every engagement is quoted in writing. The amounts below are indicative, excluding VAT, and depend on scope, jurisdictions and the verification required.
Billing
Three fee models
The fee model follows the nature of the mandate. We do not offer success fees: remuneration must never depend on the conclusion.
01
Fixed fee
Defined scope, defined deliverable, fixed price. Suited to documentary verification, due diligence and targeted research.
02
Hourly rate
For evolving mandates or situations whose extent cannot be established in advance. A detailed timesheet accompanies every invoice.
03
Retainer
For companies, family offices and law firms with a recurring need for verification and coordination.
Rate card
Hourly rates
| Role | Rate |
|---|---|
| Partner / case lead | CHF 340 / h |
| Senior investigator | CHF 260 / h |
| Analyst / documentary research | CHF 185 / h |
| Field operative (observation) | CHF 95 / h — 4 h minimum |
| International coordination | CHF 230 / h |
| Initial consultation (1 h, remote or Geneva) | CHF 450 — credited to the mandate |
Billed in half-hour units, one-hour minimum. Travel and disbursements are re-invoiced at cost.
Terms
- 60% on engagement, 40% on delivery
- Mandates above CHF 15,000: three instalments
- Retainer: from CHF 10,000 per month
- Minimum mandate: CHF 2,500
- No success fees, no commissions
What a quote covers
- Written scope and questions to be addressed
- Compliance and conflict-of-interest check
- Method, available sources and timeline
- Deliverables and reporting format
- Fees, estimated expenses and payment terms
Packages
Indicative packages
Starting prices, excluding VAT and travel. The final quote follows an initial conversation.
Due diligence — standard
from CHF 4,500
10 business days
Private counterparty, directors, ownership, litigation and reputation in one jurisdiction.
- Registers and public sources
- Litigation and sanctions screening
- Documented report with caveats
Due diligence — enhanced
from CHF 9,500
15–20 business days
Multi-jurisdiction verification: structures, beneficial ownership, political and reputational exposure.
- Several jurisdictions coordinated
- Structure mapping
- Risk summary and red flags
Corporate investigation
from CHF 7,500
Scope-dependent
Suspected fraud, conflict of interest, information leak or internal misconduct.
- Preservation of evidence
- Documented interviews
- Factual report usable internally or in proceedings
Lawful person tracing
from CHF 2,400
7–12 business days
Locating a person or an address within a documented legal basis.
- Legal basis verified first
- Open sources and registers
- Reporting limited to the mandate purpose
Field observation
from CHF 2,900 / day
Scheduled
On-site factual observation, two operatives, eight hours, within legal limits.
- Two operatives minimum
- Time-stamped log
- Documented photo report where permitted
Legal file support
from CHF 3,200
According to procedural deadline
Fact-finding, verification and witness identification for a lawyer or a party.
- Work on closed questions
- Source traceability
- Format usable by counsel
International coordination
from CHF 5,500
Jurisdiction-dependent
Organising and supervising a mandate across several countries, with a single Geneva contact.
- Local constraint mapping
- Selection of licensed operators
- Consolidated bilingual report
Published amounts are indicative and do not constitute a firm offer. Only a written quote, accepted and accompanied by a signed engagement letter, binds RAINBOWNET. Work is carried out in compliance with applicable law; non-compliant requests are declined.
Clients
Who these formats are for
Individuals and executives
Discreet verification before a personal, financial or family decision.
Companies
Counterparties, directors, internal fraud, conflicts of interest, pre-acquisition.
Law firms
Facts, witnesses, documents and verification to support proceedings.
Family offices
Due diligence on principals, structures and partners, in full confidentiality.
Institutions and organisations
Factual verification and internal enquiries within a documented framework.
Funds and investors
Pre-investment checks and monitoring of sensitive situations.
What is not included
- Travel and accommodation, re-invoiced at actual cost
- Local operators where required by law
- Official document fees
- Any unlawful step — declined without exception
Frequently asked questions
Questions about fees
A specific situation? The confidential form gets you a costed answer.
Why are prices “from”?
Cost depends on the number of jurisdictions, sources and field days. The quote sets a budget ceiling before work begins.
Do you work on a success fee?
No. A fee conditional on the outcome would compromise analytical independence and raises ethical issues. We charge for the work, not the conclusion.
Are travel expenses included?
No, they are re-invoiced at actual cost with receipts. An estimate appears in the quote.
What is the minimum?
CHF 2,500 per mandate, excluding expenses. Below that, a one-off consultation may be proposed.
Is VAT applicable?
Amounts are shown excluding VAT. The VAT number is being issued; the notice will be updated once obtained.
Can I get a quote without sharing sensitive details?
Yes. The first conversation is precisely there to frame the need without sending confidential documents.
Next step
Request a quote suited to your situation
The confidential form lets you describe the scope without sending sensitive documents.