Entity Name
Precise legal name with corporate suffix; matches name reservation and state availability records to prevent rejection or confusion.
A precise Constitutive Act creates legal recognition, clarifies governance, protects limited liability, and streamlines future transactions and financing while helping satisfy state filing requirements and investor due diligence.
Founders and their advisors usually draft the Constitutive Act and ensure it meets state formation rules before filing with state authorities.
External parties such as investors, banks, and regulators rely on the document for verification; corporate officers keep the executed original in the company minute book.
Precise legal name with corporate suffix; matches name reservation and state availability records to prevent rejection or confusion.
Declares whether the entity is a corporation, LLC, partnership, or other legal form and sets the default governance rules to follow.
Designates the agent for service of process with full street address; critical for receiving legal notices and maintaining good standing.
Describes authorized shares or membership interests, classes, and any par values or special rights attached to classes.
Sets initial governance framework—board or manager structure, officer authority, meeting rules, and quorum requirements.
Specifies winding-up procedures and distribution priorities, reducing disputes if the entity terminates or liquidates.
Use a platform that supports secure PDF/Word uploads, audit trails, and the authentication level required by your jurisdiction.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email link or SMS code for attribution |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields only when needed |
| Bulk Filing | Use for multiple entity formations |
| Audit Trail | Enable full event logging and export |
| 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 | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| 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 |
The interface is simple and easy-to-use for our team; more importantly, it is just as easy for our customers.
I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security.
1–10 business days depending on state and service level
Immediate to several business days after acceptance
Typically instantaneous on electronic confirmation
Due annually or biennially per state schedule
Varies by state; allow several business days to weeks