Header Data
Legal name, DBA, formation state, and EIN for identification and tax matching.
A Business LSI Template standardizes the core data that third parties and regulators expect, lowering review time and reducing errors while preserving a clear record of signatories and terms for audit or legal purposes.
Centralizing those inputs reduces back-and-forth, creates a single validated record, and helps meet retention and audit requirements.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Order | Sequential or parallel signer routing |
| Authentication | Email link, SMS code, or KBA |
| Attachments | Require supporting documents before signing |
| Retention Flag | Auto-archive with legal metadata |
Verify that storage locations meet encryption and access-control policies and that audit logs meet evidentiary needs for potential disputes.
Legal name, DBA, formation state, and EIN for identification and tax matching.
Primary contact, billing address, and electronic delivery preferences.
Clear deliverables, timelines, and acceptance criteria to reduce disputes.
Net terms, invoicing schedule, and currency to align finance workflows.
Signer name, title, and evidence of authority (resolution or POA).
Dedicated blocks for signature, printed name, title, and execution date.
Tax form to verify TIN and withholding status.
Proof of legal existence and formation state.
Board resolution, bylaws excerpt, or POA supporting authority.
Referenced SOWs, price sheets, or deliverable schedules.
Provide upon payer request to avoid backup withholding
Recipient and IRS copies due Jan 31
April 15 (extension to Oct 15 with Form 4868)
April 15 with automatic extension to Oct 15
3 years after hire or 1 year after termination, whichever is later
| 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 free trial | No | No | No | No |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |