Legal Name
Exact registered business name as shown on formation or tax documents; critical for contracts and tax reporting.
A consistent Business List reduces duplicate records, speeds vendor onboarding, supports accurate tax reporting, and helps meet regulatory recordkeeping obligations while improving internal controls and auditability.
Typical owners include procurement, finance, compliance, and operations teams who need accurate counterparty data.
Multiple teams benefit from a shared list; assign a steward to keep it current and reconciled with source systems.
Exact registered business name as shown on formation or tax documents; critical for contracts and tax reporting.
Include 'doing business as' names used publicly to match invoices, websites, and payment remittances.
EIN or TIN entered exactly; mismatched or missing values can trigger backup withholding and reporting errors.
Name, role, email, and direct phone for the person responsible for billing or contract questions.
Street address, city, state, ZIP; P.O. boxes alone are often insufficient for legal service or verification.
Active/suspended flag, registration jurisdiction, and short notes on licenses, hold reasons, or required approvals.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Tax Identifier | Required | numeric | 9 digits |
| State | Dropdown | two-letter codes only |
| Format validation | notify owner | |
| Status | One of: Active, Suspended, Archived |
Choose platforms that support PDF, DOCX, and spreadsheet imports plus secure sharing and audit logs.
Ensure the chosen platform supports role-based access, audit trails, and industry integrations such as Salesforce or NetSuite for automated updates.
W-9: no statutory submission deadline; provide when payer requests
1099-NEC to recipient and IRS: Jan 31 each year
To recipient: Jan 31; to IRS: paper Feb 28, electronic Mar 31
Reconcile and confirm active entries at least annually for accuracy
Update list within 30 days of material changes to registration or tax status