Statement of Solvency
A clear affirmative sentence stating the entity is solvent under applicable law, including the specific legal test used where relevant.
A concise Legal Solvency Declaration provides a formal record that decision makers relied on solvency analysis before a distribution or transfer, supports corporate minutes, and can limit later claims of improper distributions. Under federal and state legal frameworks, electronic execution is valid when ESIGN and state UETA rules are satisfied (15 U.S.C. ch. 96; UETA).
Use consistent internal review and document retention processes so the declaration is defensible if questioned later.
A clear affirmative sentence stating the entity is solvent under applicable law, including the specific legal test used where relevant.
Describe whether asset values are book, fair market, liquidation, or appraised values and reference supporting reports or assumptions.
Identify which liabilities are included, note excluded contingencies, and explain treatment of off‑balance items or guarantees.
Cite the corporate action approving the transaction and confirm the signer’s authority to make the declaration.
Attach balance sheets, cash flow forecasts, accountant memos, and valuation reports that underpin the solvency conclusion.
Include the printed name, title, signature, and execution date; notarization if jurisdiction or counterparty requires it.
Choose a platform that supports required security controls and retention policies to ensure evidentiary integrity without adding procedural friction.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email + SMS code or KBA for higher assurance |
| Document Retention | Retain signed PDF and audit trail for statutory period |
| Auto-Attach Exhibits | Attach schedules and valuation reports to the signature request |
| Notification Rule | Notify finance, legal, and counterparty upon completion |
Date when solvency is asserted; sets legal reference point
Must precede execution if corporate action required
Provide signed declaration by the agreed closing date
File or notify regulators when statute mandates
Start retention from execution date
When closing property distributions, Martin Properties prepared a solvency declaration tied to current cash flow forecasts and appraisals to support the payout.
BIS used a solvency declaration during a restructuring to certify ability to satisfy creditors after adjustments.
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