Entity Details
Record the full legal name, DBA if used, registered address, and tax identifier (EIN/TIN). Accurate entity details prevent filing errors and support matching across regulator and tax records.
A concise Business Document Asain Legend reduces execution errors, speeds review, and creates a single point of truth that supports compliance with ESIGN and UETA frameworks. It improves auditability, clarifies signatory authority, and helps prevent disputes over dates or attachments during filing or enforcement.
Common users include corporate counsel, contract managers, and records administrators who prepare or review executed agreements.
Use the legend consistently across documents to reduce ambiguity and accelerate downstream processing and regulatory checks.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link by default; SMS code or KBA available |
| Notifications | Send signer and sender confirmations; CC optional |
| Field Types | Text, date, checkbox, conditional fields supported |
| Templates | Save legend as reusable template for consistency |
| Retention | Enable PDF export and long-term archive options |
Digital delivery should match recipient integrations and accepted file formats to avoid processing delays or reformatting needs.
Record the full legal name, DBA if used, registered address, and tax identifier (EIN/TIN). Accurate entity details prevent filing errors and support matching across regulator and tax records.
List each authorized signer with full legal name, title, date signed, and any delegation or power-of-attorney references to establish authority and traceability for audits or disputes.
Specify the governing state and venue for dispute resolution to prevent ambiguity and align contract interpretation with the chosen jurisdiction's statutes and case law.
State the effective date using MM/DD/YYYY format and note any retroactive clauses or conditions that trigger a different start date for obligations.
Reference exhibits, schedules, and supporting documents by file name and version; include checksums or version numbers when available to avoid attachment mismatches.
Record notarization details, notary name, commission number, and RON session ID if used to document authentication steps required for recordability.
No fixed deadline — deliver when payer requests
Prepare by Jan 31 to recipients and IRS for NEC and MISC where applicable
Retain for 3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever later
State annual reports and franchise filings vary by state; check Secretary of State deadlines
RON recordings and journals generally retained 5–10 years per state rules
| Criteria | Business Document Asain Legend | Corporate Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | metadata page | formal board action |
| Attached To | agreements and filings | corporate minutes |
| Signatures Required | signers listed | board officers' signatures |
| Recordation | optional attachment | may require minutes filing |
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No envelope cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |