Parties
Full legal names and entity types for each party, including state of formation and principal address to ensure clear identification and contractual capacity.
A well-drafted TOA reduces ambiguity about price, deliverables, timelines, and liability, making performance and enforcement simpler.
The TOA is commonly prepared by legal or finance teams and executed by authorized corporate officers or designated agents.
Counterparties, escrow agents, lenders, and closing attorneys may also receive final copies for filing, recording, or retention.
The CFO typically reviews consideration and tax implications, confirms authority to bind the company, and signs when financial approval is required. That signer verifies payment mechanics and reporting instructions and may coordinate with tax counsel or accounting for post-closing filings.
A small-business owner or managing partner often signs TOAs for private sales or transfers; they must confirm identity, authority, and any required witness or notary steps. Owners should document board or member approvals that authorize the signature.
Full legal names and entity types for each party, including state of formation and principal address to ensure clear identification and contractual capacity.
Brief background describing purpose of the transaction, assets or equity involved, and the high-level transaction structure to frame operative clauses.
Exact purchase price, payment mechanics, escrow arrangements, tax allocations, and any contingent or deferred payments with calculation detail.
Statements of fact each side makes about authority, ownership, liabilities, and compliance; include survival periods and remedies for breach.
Conditions precedent for closing such as consents, third-party approvals, absence of material adverse change, and delivery of required documents.
Choice of law and dispute resolution clauses, including jurisdiction, venue, and whether arbitration or court processes govern disputes.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Template | Create reusable template with locked clauses and variable fields. |
| Signature Order | Enforce sequential or parallel signing to match negotiating order. |
| Authentication | Enable email, SMS code, or stronger ID verification per transaction sensitivity. |
| Notifications | Set reminders and completion alerts to relevant stakeholders. |
Ensure the eSignature platform supports required authentication, audit trail, and storage standards before e-submitting the TOA.
MM/DD/YYYY – starts contractual obligations
Date by which all parties must sign to preserve terms
Date set for deliverables exchange and funds transfer
If real property involved, record with county within required period
Follow IRS deadlines for related filings such as Form 1099
Finalize terms and attach exhibits for review
Authorized signers execute and notarize if needed
Exchange deliverables, funds, and certificates
Complete filings, tax reporting, and retention duties
Optica automated signature collection for investor documents to reduce turnaround time
A real estate operator moved closing documents online for remote investors
| 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 (Premium) | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Yes | Varies by plan |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA / BAA | BAA available | BAA available | BAA available | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |