Parties and Recitals
Full legal names, entity types, jurisdictions of incorporation, and background facts establishing why the transaction is taking place.
A comprehensive agreement clarifies price, risk allocation, and closing conditions, reducing disputes and enabling regulatory and tax compliance. It creates enforceable representations, indemnities, and mechanisms for dealing with pre-closing liabilities and post-closing adjustments under governing law.
Full legal names, entity types, jurisdictions of incorporation, and background facts establishing why the transaction is taking place.
Exact description of the issued share capital or membership interests being sold, including class, series, and number of units transferred.
Purchase price, payment structure (cash, promissory note, escrow, deferred payments), and any adjustment mechanics such as working capital true-ups.
Seller and buyer statements about corporate power, title to shares, absence of undisclosed liabilities, regulatory compliance, and accuracy of financial statements.
Pre-closing deliverables, third-party consents, regulatory approvals, tax clearances, and required corporate actions such as board or shareholder approvals.
Scope of indemnity claims, baskets, caps, survival periods, and procedures for notice, defense and settlement of third-party claims.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Order | Sequential by role (seller representatives → buyer representatives → escrow agent) |
| Authentication | Email + SMS OTP for corporate signatories; consider higher assurance for officer-level signers |
| Supporting Evidence | Attach board resolutions, share certificates, and power of attorney documents |
| Audit Trail | Enable capture of timestamps, IP addresses, and certificate of completion |
Distinguish between the effective date and actual closing date; they affect tax reporting and survival clause timing
File applicable transfer tax returns per state deadlines; check local transfer tax rules
Verify survival periods for reps and warranties in agreement to preserve indemnity claims
Observe escrow release schedule and claim windows for indemnity draws
Retain executed documents per applicable retention rules discussed below
An authorized officer or director of the selling entity signs on the seller's behalf; a corporate resolution or incumbency certificate commonly accompanies signature to confirm authority and authority limits.
An authorized executive or closing agent for the buyer signs; if an acquisition vehicle is used, both the vehicle and ultimate buyer may execute supporting documents or guarantees.
| Document Type | Scope | Typical Remedy |
|---|---|---|
| Share Purchase | entire equity transfer | indemnity for pre-closing liabilities |
| Asset Purchase | selected assets/liabilities | escrow for unknown liabilities |
| Merger Agreement | statutory combination | surviving entity obligations |
| Stock Purchase (minority) | partial interest | tag/drag rights and governance changes |
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | No | No | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Ensure the signing platform supports the authentication and compliance level your transaction requires.
A private buyer purchased all issued shares to consolidate operations
A founder sale transferred 100% of issued stock to an acquirer