Entity Details
Collect the legal entity name, DBA, state of formation, EIN, and registered agent to ensure tax reporting and contracting match official records. Attach formation documents when available.
Use the Business PGI Form to centralize key corporate and payment guarantee data, reduce onboarding ambiguity, and provide an auditable record for credit and collections. It supports consistent review and legal compliance across transactions.
Organizations across finance, procurement, and legal often complete the Business PGI Form to document corporate guarantees and billing responsibility.
The Business PGI Form centralizes decision-making details and reduces disputes by making guarantor and signer authority explicit.
The Authorized Signer is typically a corporate officer or a person designated by board resolution. Confirm that a current authority document exists; mismatched signatures can invalidate guarantees and trigger credit holds or backup withholding requirements under IRS rules.
The vendor contact is the person who receives invoices, notices, and statements. Provide full name, title, email, and direct phone; inaccurate contact data delays collections and may require reissuance of tax forms such as 1099s if taxpayer identification is incorrect.
| Form Field or Step Name | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Authentication | Email with optional SMS code |
| Conditional Fields | Show fields based on selector values |
| Auto-fill / Magic | Use saved company profiles to prefill |
| Attachment Requirements | Require formation docs and insurance certificates |
Configure platform integrations and file format settings so completed Business PGI Forms flow into accounting and contract systems reliably.
Collect the legal entity name, DBA, state of formation, EIN, and registered agent to ensure tax reporting and contracting match official records. Attach formation documents when available.
Define payment method, invoice schedule, late fees, and any guarantee amount. Clear terms reduce disputes and support collections or legal remedies if default occurs, including interest calculations.
Include name, title, and basis of authority (officer, agent, resolution). Require signer to affirm authority and attach supporting corporate authorization documents to avoid disputes and specify revocation procedures.
Request articles of organization/incorporation, EIN confirmation, insurance certificates, and relevant licenses. Verify documents against public records before final acceptance and note any discrepancies in the file.
Provide a clear privacy statement describing data use and retention. For healthcare data, include HIPAA language and obtain a signed authorization when PHI is present.
Capture timestamps, signer IP addresses, and an immutable activity log to support enforceability and comply with ESIGN and state e-signature laws, and preserve a reproducible copy for audits.
Save a PDF/A copy with embedded signature appearance, audit trail, and attachments for long-term storage and compliance with records-retention policies, including hash verification and a certificate of completion.
Keep an editable DOCX master for internal template updates; do not use DOCX as the legally binding archive format for signed forms. Store DOCX separately from signed version.
Export key field data in CSV for accounting or CRM import; ensure exported TINs and dates use consistent formatting to avoid parsing errors and mask sensitive fields when required.
Bundle the signed PDF, audit log, and supporting attachments into a single package for e-discovery and future compliance reviews. Retain package as immutable record with integrity checks.
| 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 by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |