Identity Section
Fields for legal entity name, DBA, and formation jurisdiction with guidance to match the exact naming on official formation documents and tax registrations.
A complete Business PIBI Form reduces onboarding delays, supports accurate tax and compliance reporting, and documents authority for signing commercial agreements. It creates an auditable record of the facts relied on when contracting and helps organizations satisfy KYC, vendor due diligence, and payment processing requirements.
Multiple internal and external roles interact with the Business PIBI Form depending on the use case and transaction value.
Accurate routing to the right reviewers speeds approvals and reduces follow-up requests.
A named officer (CEO, CFO, COO) who can certify business identity and sign on behalf of the organization; provide title and attach board resolution if required by the counterparty.
An individual delegated signature authority via power of attorney or company resolution; include evidence of delegation and ID to establish authority for third-party reliance.
Fields for legal entity name, DBA, and formation jurisdiction with guidance to match the exact naming on official formation documents and tax registrations.
Designated fields for EIN/TIN and backup withholding prompts; include instructions on who provides a W-9 when requested by payers for U.S. tax reporting.
Signature block that captures printed name, title, date, and a checkbox confirming signatory authority or attached delegation instrument.
Upload area for articles, EIN confirmation, and board resolutions with file-type and size limits to avoid rejected attachments.
Statement for consent to electronic records and signatures where consumer-facing fields require ESIGN consumer disclosure for acceptance.
Hidden fields or system metadata capturing signer IP, timestamps, and document version to support future validation and audit trails.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signer Order | Define sequential or parallel signing |
| Authentication | Email + SMS code or ID verification |
| Required Attachments | Articles, EIN letter, resolution |
| Retention Tag | Assign retention policy label |
Choose a platform that supports your required authentication strength, audit trail detail, and integrations with back-office systems.
Provide upon payer request; no fixed deadline
Prepare by Jan 31 for 1099-NEC reporting
Individual 1040 due April 15, barring extension
Retain per hire/termination timelines
Complete prior to filing when required
| Criteria | Business PIBI | Vendor Onboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | identity & authority | commercial setup |
| Tax Data Included | sometimes | |
| Requires Attachments | varies | |
| Notarization Common | sometimes | rare |
| 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 | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
The firm standardized an intake PIBI form to speed vendor onboarding and reduce follow-ups.
A property manager used the form to confirm ownership and authorized agents before signing leases.