Entity Details
Full legal name, DBA (if any), formation state, business type (LLC, C corp, S corp, partnership) and principal address for official records and filings.
A complete Business Act Setup reduces ambiguity about authority, speeds government and banking registrations, and creates a defensible record for tax, contract, and compliance purposes. It helps avoid filing delays and supports consistent permissions across payroll, banking, and vendor relationships.
A clear, signed setup document prevents disputes over who may act for the company and establishes a paper trail for regulators, banks, and counterparties.
Full legal name, DBA (if any), formation state, business type (LLC, C corp, S corp, partnership) and principal address for official records and filings.
Clear record of members or shareholders, ownership percentages, capital contributions, and any restrictions on transfers or new equity issuances.
Named officers and agents with defined signing limits, approval thresholds, and whether signatures require countersignature or board authorization.
List of required filings (State formation, EIN, local licenses), target filing dates, and responsible party for each filing to prevent missed deadlines.
Bank account setup instructions, authorized signers for accounts, ACH/Wire templates, and whether vendor payments need dual approval.
Location of originals, retention periods for financial and governance documents, and who maintains the corporate minute book or digital repository.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA |
| Order Routing | Sequential or parallel signing |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields based on entity type |
| Audit Trail | Enable IP, timestamps, and history |
Ensure the provider supports HIPAA/BAA if handling protected health information and offers SOC 2 and ISO compliance for enterprise security.
Varies by state; submit as soon as formation is approved.
Apply immediately after formation to enable payroll and banking.
Form 1099-NEC and W-2 due to recipients by Jan 31.
Form 1040/1120 deadlines generally Apr 15 (extensions available).
Update within state timeframes when agent or address 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 | 7-day free trial | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available | Free trial available |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |