Entity Identity
Legal entity name, d/b/a names, state of formation, and incorporation or registration number; used for legal matching and public-record searches.
A complete Legal Company Details Form reduces onboarding delays, prevents incorrect tax treatment, and documents authority to sign. It centralizes essential legal data for audits, payments, and regulatory checks while creating a clear record of entity status and signatory authority.
The form is used by internal teams and external counterparties to establish a reliable legal record for transactions and compliance.
Use it as the canonical source for entity data when drafting agreements, issuing payments, or running background checks.
Legal entity name, d/b/a names, state of formation, and incorporation or registration number; used for legal matching and public-record searches.
Employer Identification Number (EIN), tax classification (C corp, S corp, partnership, LLC), and backup withholding status for accurate tax reporting.
Name and address of the registered agent for service of process, including county and state where the entity is registered.
Officer names, titles, and a statement of authority; include document proving delegation if a signer is not an officer.
Names and ownership percentages of individuals with significant control or ownership as required by BOI or AML reviews.
Formation documents, current certificate of good standing, corporate resolution, or power of attorney that confirm entity status and signing authority.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Required Fields | Mark legal name, EIN, and signer required |
| Conditional Logic | Show BOI fields when ownership exceeds thresholds |
| Authentication | Enable email or SMS code signer verification |
| Retention | Tag record with retention period and audit metadata |
Confirm the provider supports required compliance controls (audit logs, encryption at rest and in transit) and can export signed records for long-term retention.
Provide completed form prior to signing agreements
Supply updated form immediately when requested by payers
Update within 30 days of material changes
Reconfirm details at least once per year
Ensure EIN and tax classification match year-end filings
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| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |