Downloadable Business Forms, Agreements, Checklists, and Other Documents for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

Get the documents you need to run your small business, provided by AllBusiness.com. These business forms and legal documents were created by attorneys and can be downloaded and customized for your own use. Kits offer deep discounts over purchasing individual forms. Business Guides are in-depth, how-to guides that also provide many useful forms. All documents can be downloaded immediately after purchase.

Web Documents

Web Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

These forms and agreements are essential for anyone establishing a Web-based business. The kit includes a checklist for Web site development contracts, sample privacy policy, sample online disclaimers, and various agreements to ensure you get your Web business up and running smoothly.

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Checklist of Issues for Web Site Development Contracts

This is a checklist for companies to review when negotiating with a Web site developer for the development of a company Web site.

Domain Name Purchase Agreement (Pro-Buyer)

This is a sample form agreement for the purchase of a World Wide Web domain address (such as www.favoritesites.com/). The form tends to be pro-purchaser oriented. It is intended to be used primarily to buy a domain name only and not for the business or assets that may otherwise be associated with the name.

Domain Name Purchase Agreement (Pro-Seller)

This is a sample form agreement for the purchase of a World Wide Web domain address (such as www.favoritesites.com/). The form tends to be pro-seller oriented.

Sample Online Disclaimer Regarding Information

These are various disclaimers concerning information contained on a Web site, geared to protect the Web site owner.

Sample Online Disclaimer Regarding Hyperlinks

This is a sample disclosure to be placed on a Web site disclaiming endorsement or responsibility for information contained in linked sites.

Sample Privacy Policy

This is a sample Privacy Policy to be included on a Web site, informing users and customers of the Web site as to what personal information will be collected and how it will be used. Modifications to this form will be necessary to accommodate the business needs of the Web site.

Sample Terms of Use Agreement

This is a sample comprehensive Terms of Use Agreement for a Web site. It is intended to be a contract between the Web site owner and a user of the site. The form is drafted broadly for the benefit of the company. Some of the provisions may not be appropriate in a particular case.

Web Linking Agreement

This is a license granted from one Web site owner (the Licensor) to another Web site owner (the Licensee) granting the Licensee the right to link to the Licensor's site.

Web Site Content License Agreement

This is a License Agreement where the Licensee licenses content from the Licensor for placement on the Licensee's Web site. The License Agreement tends to be more pro-Licensee oriented.

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Consultants Documents

Consultants Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

The agreements and forms included in this kit allow consultants or anyone who hires consultants to protect their business and ensure services and compensation are clearly defined. Key forms in this kit include a background check permission form, confidentiality and invention assignment agreement, and professional services agreement.

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Agreement for Professional Services

This form is to be used when the company will be providing professional services. It is drafted in favor of the company providing the services. The specific services are to be added as Section 1.1. Ensure that these services are clearly and narrowly drafted to avoid arguments later on. The compensation is to be set forth in Section 2.1. Consider an upfront retainer. Payment can be on an hourly basis or on a project basis. Milestone payments should also be considered.

Background Check Permission (Comprehensive) for Prospective Consultant or Independent Contractor

This is a sample form where a consultant or independent contractor grants a company permission to do a comprehensive background check prior to the company engaging his or her services.

Chart of Key Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors

This is a summary chart of the key differences for classification of a worker as an independent contractor or employee.

Consultant Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement

This is a comprehensive form for a consultant to sign, where the consultant agrees to keep information confidential and agrees that work she or he performs for the Company will be deemed owned by the Company.

Consulting Agreement

This is an extensive pro-company oriented sample form of consulting agreement, coupled with an attached form of Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement.

Consulting Services Agreement

This form is to be used when a consultant will be providing professional consulting services.

Independent Contractor Agreement

This form can be used when a company wishes to have an independent contractor perform specific services for an agreed upon compensation. It contemplates that all intellectual property developed by the consultant will be deemed owned by the company.

Deluxe Consultants Kit

Price: $125.00

Document Format: Abode Acrobat and Microsoft Word

Summary

Get all of the forms in the standard Consultants Kit, plus the 111-page AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Independent Contractor & Consultant Agreements.

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Everything in the above Consultants Kit, Plus
The AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Independent Contractor & Consultant Agreements

This 111-page Business Guide discusses key provisions of consulting and independent contractor agreements, as well as the tax implications, and confidentiality and intellectual property issues that arise when hiring consultants and independent contractors. Sample forms and agreements are included.

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Employment Documents

Employment Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a collection of 11 forms essential for anyone who is involved in screening or hiring employees. Included in this kit are background check permission forms, employee applications, offer letter sample, checklist for employee handbooks, and much more.

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Background Check Permission (Comprehensive) for Prospective Employee

This is a sample form where a prospective employee grants the employer permission to do a comprehensive background check on the prospective employee.

Background Check Permission (Simple) for Prospective Employee

This is a sample form where a prospective employee grants the employer permission to do a background check on the prospective employee. It is shorter and less comprehensive than Background Check Permission (Comprehensive) for Prospective Employee.

Checklist for Employee Handbooks

This is a checklist of items and policies to consider placing in an employee handbook.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

This is a sample policy statement informing an employee of the company's position on illegal drugs.

Employee Appraisal Form

This is a sample form that can be used to appraise an employee's performance.

Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement

This is an extensive form for execution by employees, where the employee agrees to keep certain company information confidential. The employee also agrees that various inventions and ideas developed by the employee related to the business are deemed owned by the company. Such an agreement is especially important for technology companies.

Employee Handbook and At Will Employee Status Acknowledgement

This is a sample form where a new employee acknowledges receiving and agreeing to the matters contained in the company's Employee Handbook.

Employee Settlement and Release Agreement

This is a sample form agreement for the settlement of any claims by an employee against the employer.

Employment Agreement (Pro-Employer)

This is a form of pro-employer oriented Employment Agreement for a senior level employee. This form is to be used when the company desires to enter into a longer term agreement with the employee or the employee wishes to have certain job security.

Employment Application for Prospective Employees

This is a sample form application for prospective employees to complete when applying for a job.

Offer Letter to Prospective Employee

This is a sample letter offering a job to an at-will employee.

Deluxe Employment Kit

Price: $125.00

Document Format: Abode Acrobat and Microsoft Word

Summary

Get all the forms in our Employment Kit, along with the 85-page AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Hiring Employees. The Guide would cost $49 if purchased alone but if you buy it as part of the Deluxe Employment Kit, you save an extra $15!

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Everything in the above Employment Kit, Plus
The AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Hiring Employees

This 85-page guide contains comprehensive information on hiring employees. In addition, it provides essential forms and agreements, such as employment agreements, an offer letter, background check permission forms, and an employment application.

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Legal & Finance Documents

Deluxe Venture Capital Kit

Price: $125.00

Document Format: Abode Acrobat and Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a collection of 15 forms essential for any company seeking venture capital financing, plus the 35-page AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Venture Capital Financings.

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The AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Venture Capital Financings

This 35-page Business Guide contains information on the key negotiating issues in venture capital transactions and includes sample forms and agreements.

Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors for a Venture Capital Financing

This is a sample form of resolution of the Board of Directors of a corporation approving a venture capital financing by way of sale of Preferred Stock.

Action by Written Consent of the Shareholders for a Venture Capital Financing

This is a sample form of written consent by the shareholders of a company consenting to the terms of a venture capital financing by way of issuance and sale of Preferred Stock.

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

This is an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation used in conjunction with a Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up Delaware company and venture capital investors. It sets forth the rights, preferences, and privileges of the Series A Preferred Stock, including dividend rights, liquidation preferences, redemption rights, voting rights, rights to convert the Preferred Stock to Common Stock, anti-dilution protection, and affirmative covenants by the Company and related voting rights of the preferred holders.

Board Observation Rights Letter

This is a form of letter agreement giving an investor purchasing preferred stock in a private placement of a private company the right to attend Board meetings, along with other related rights.

Due Diligence Checklist

This is a form to be used in connection with a due diligence investigation of a company. It is a request for documents and information from a company in connection with a legal due diligence investigation for a venture capital investment.

Due Diligence Questionnaire

This is a questionnaire to be sent to a private company as part of the due diligence process in connection with a prospective venture capital investment. It is intended to quickly elicit key material information about the company and to expedite the due diligence process.

Investors Rights Agreement

This is an Investors Rights Agreement used in conjunction with a Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up company and venture capital investors.

Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (Pro-company oriented)

This is a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up company and venture capital investors, oriented toward the Company.

Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement (Pro-investor oriented)

This is a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up company and venture capital investors, oriented toward the Investor.

Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement

This is a Right of First Refusal and Co-Sale Agreement used in conjunction with a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up company and venture capital investors.

Stockholder Voting Agreement

This is a Stockholder Voting Agreement used in conjunction with a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a start-up company and venture capital investors.

Venture Capital Bridge Note

This is a form of convertible promissory from a venture capitalist to a company. It allows for a short-term loan pending completion of an equity round of financing. The accrued interest and principal on the note will convert into the purchase of stock in the equity financing.

Long Form Venture Capital Term Sheet

This is a long form annotated Venture Capital Term Sheet, proposing the terms for a venture capital investment in an early stage company.

Venture Capital Term Sheet (Short Form)

This is a sample term sheet for investment by venture capitalists in a Series B Convertible Preferred Stock round of financing in a company. This form tends to be pro-venture capitalist oriented.

Warrant to Purchase Shares of Common Stock

This is a form of Warrant to purchase shares of common stock in a corporation. It is drafted to be protective of the warrant holder.

LLC Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Abode Acrobat and Microsoft Word

Summary

The 10 documents included in this kit are essential for setting up and maintaining a California limited liability company.

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SEC Form D

This is the form to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission when invoking a Regulation D exemption from the registration requirements of the federal securities laws when the company offers and sells a security.

Short Form Operating Agreement for Member-Managed LLC

This is a sample Operating Agreement for a member-managed California LLC. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Short Form Operating Agreement for Single Member LLC

This is a sample Operating Agreement for a single-member California LLC. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Annotated Long Form Operating Agreement for Member-Managed LLC

This is a comprehensive 70-page annotated Operating Agreement for a member-managed California LLC. The annotations give guidance on drafting issues and California law. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Interview Sheet for Use in Connection with Formation of a California LLC

This is a comprehensive 16-page interview sheet that lawyers use in connection with the formation of a California LLC. It can serve as a checklist for forming an LLC. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Investment Representations for Investment in an LLC

This is a simple one-page Investment Representation Letter for a person purchasing a membership interest in a California LLC. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

IRS Form SS-4 (Employer ID Number)

This is the form that a new business submits to the IRS to obtain an Employer ID number.

Memorandum on Operation and Taxation of Newly Formed California LLC

This memorandum explains how LLCs work, formalities, the Operating Agreement, Managers, and more.

Organizational Resolutions for an LLC

These are sample form organizational resolutions for a California LLC covering the appointment of accountants, appointment of officers, approval of the Operating Agreement, sale of member interests, approval of borrowings, and other sample resolutions. The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Sample LLC Minutes & Notices

This packet includes California LLC related forms:

Notice of Meeting of Members (or Managers) of an LLC
Declaration of Mailing of Notice of Members (or Managers) Meeting
Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding Meeting of Members (or Managers)
Minutes of Meeting
Action by Written Consent of Members (or Managers)

The source is the State Bar of California, "Guide to Organizing and Operating a Limited Liability Company in California."

Stock Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This packet of 9 forms is necessary for any company offering stock. Notable forms included are sample stock certificate and ledger, revocable proxy, and statement of investment representation.

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Checklist for Issuing Stock

This is a checklist of important issues to consider and steps to take when issuing stock in a private company to a limited number of investors.

Revocable Proxy

This is a form of revocable proxy, granting another party the right to vote shares held by the shareholder.

Sample Legends for Stock Certificate

These are sample legends that may be appropriate to place on stock certificates of a privately held company.

Short Form Transfer of Stock Agreement

This is a short form agreement where an owner of stock in a private company sells stock to a third party. It is to be used only in simple transactions.

Statement of Investment Representation

This is a sample form of investment representation, to be signed by a recipient of shares in a private company. This form is intended to help in perfecting an exemption from the regulation requirements of the securities laws.

Stock Certificate - Common Stock

This is a sample form of Common Stock certificate for a privately held company.

Stock Certificate - Preferred Stock

This is a sample form of Preferred Stock certificate for a privately held company.

Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary

This is a sample form of Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary for a private corporation. It is intended to keep track of common stock, preferred stock, options and warrant issuances.

Stock Subscription Agreement

This is a sample form of Stock Subscription Agreement for the purchase of common stock in an early stage private company.

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Corporate Documents

Corporate Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

Get 20 of the most needed corporate forms and checklists in one package, including sample stock certificates and ledgers, board resolution agreements, checklist for formation of a corporation, and much more.

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Action by Unanimous Written Consent of Board of Directors

This is a template for action to be taken by the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of a corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting.

Action by Written Consent of Shareholders

This is a template for action to be taken by the written consent of the shareholders of a corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting. The specific resolutions authorized will need to be inserted.

Checklist for Formation of a California Corporation

The purpose of this form is to solicit basic information that will be needed in preparing the documents for forming a California corporation.

Board Resolution Approving Agreement

This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving the corporation entering into an agreement.

Board Resolution Approving Sale of Common Stock

This is a sample resolution, to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving the sale of Common Stock by the corporation.

Checklist for Formation of a Corporation

This is a summary checklist in connection with the formation of a corporation.

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation

This is an Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation used in conjunction with a Series A Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement between a startup Delaware company and venture capital investors. It sets forth the rights, preferences, and privileges of the Series A Preferred Stock, including dividend rights, liquidation preferences, redemption rights, voting rights, rights to convert the Preferred Stock to Common Stock, anti-dilution protection, and affirmative covenants by the Company and related voting rights of the preferred holders.

Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary

This is a sample form of Stock Ledger and Capitalization Summary for a private corporation. It is intended to keep track of common stock, preferred stock, options and warrant issuances.

Action by Unanimous Written Consent of the Board of Directors - Delaware

This form is used when the Board of Directors of a company adopts resolutions relating the formation of the company.

Action of Incorporator (California corporation)

This form is used to adopt the Bylaws and designate the initial director(s) of a California corporation.

Action of Incorporator (Delaware corporation)

This form is used to adopt the Bylaws and designate the initial director(s) of a Delaware corporation.

Articles of Incorporatation (California corporation)

This is a basic form and is required for forming a California corporation.

Bylaws (California corporation)

These are sample Bylaws for a California corporation, setting forth various general corporate procedures and matters affecting the governance of the corporation.

Bylaws (Delaware corporation)

This is a form of Bylaws for a Delaware corporation.

Certificate of Incorporatation (Delaware corporation)

This is a basic form and is required for forming a Delaware corporation.

Guide to Operation of a Newly Formed California Corporation

This document is intended to give general guidance concerning the key procedures and documents necessary for the formation and early operation of a California corporation.

Right of First Refusal Agreement (California corporation)

This form is intended to give the company a right of first refusal on the transfer or sale of stock held by a shareholder in the company.

Right of First Refusal Agreement (Delaware corporation)

This form is intended to give a Delaware corporation the right of first refusal on the transfer or sale of stock held by a shareholder in the company.

Stock Certificate - Common Stock

This is a sample form of Common Stock certificate for a privately held company.

Stock Certificate - Preferred Stock

This is a sample form of Preferred Stock certificate for a privately held company.

Board & Shareholder Kit

Price: $99.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a collection of sample Board and Shareholder actions, resolutions, minutes, and related documents that are necessary to make decisions by a corporation's Board of Directors or shareholders valid and effective.

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Action by Unanimous Written Consent of Board of Directors

This is a template for action to be taken by the unanimous written consent of the Board of Directors of a corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting.

Action by Written Consent of Shareholders

This is a template for action to be taken by the written consent of the shareholders of a corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting. The specific resolutions authorized will need to be inserted.

Action by Written Consent of Stockholders (Delaware corporation)

This is a template for action to be taken by written consent of the stockholders of a Delaware corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting. The specific resolutions authorized will need to be inserted.

Action by Written Consent of Shareholders (California corporation)

This is a template for action to be taken by written consent of the shareholders of a California corporation, in lieu of action taken at a meeting. The specific resolutions authorized will need to be inserted.

Board Resolution Approving Agreement

This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving the corporation entering into an agreement.

Board Resolution Approving Borrowing

This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving a certain borrowing by the corporation.

Board Resolution Approving S Corporation Election

This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the Board of Directors of a corporation, approving the corporation electing to be taxed as an S corporation.

Board Resolution Approving Sale of Common Stock

This is a sample resolution, to be adopted by the Board of Directors, approving the sale of Common Stock by the corporation.

Declaration of Mailing Notice of Board Meeting

This is a sample form for the secretary of a corporation to complete for the corporate records, memorializing that proper notice for an upcoming meeting of the Board of Directors has been given.

Declaration of Mailing Notice of Shareholder Meeting

This is a form for the Secretary or Assistant Secretary of a corporation to complete and sign, declaring that a Notice of Shareholders Meeting in the form attached was sent to all shareholders.

Guide to Operation of a Newly Formed California Corporation

This document is intended to give general guidance concerning the key procedures and documents necessary for the formation and early operation of a California corporation.

Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Directors

This is a template for the minutes of a Board of Directors meeting of a corporation.

Minutes of Meeting of Shareholders

This is a template for minutes of a shareholders meeting of a corporation. The actual actions taken at the meeting will need to be inserted.

Notice of Annual Meeting of Shareholders

This is a form of notice to be sent to shareholders of a corporation notifying them of the date and place of the Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The specific matters to be considered at the meeting should be added. The notice should be sent far enough in advance of the meeting to comply with requirements of the corporation's bylaws.

Notice of Meeting of Board of Directors

This is a form of written notice to the members of a board of directors of a corporation notifying them of a Board meeting.

Notice of Special Meeting of Shareholders

This is a form to be sent to shareholders notifying them of the date, place and purpose of a special meeting of the shareholders.

Shareholder Resolution Approving Sale of Stock

This is a sample resolution, to be adopted by the shareholders, approving the sale of Common Stock by the corporation.

Shareholder Resolution Electing Directors

This is a sample resolution to be adopted by the shareholders of a corporation, appointing a new director to fill a vacant seat on the corporation's Board of Directors. This form can be used with the Actions by Written Consent of the Shareholders or the form of Minutes of the Meeting of Shareholders.

Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding Meeting of Board of Directors

This is a form for the directors of a corporation to sign, which waives the requirement of the giving of a notice for a Board meeting and consents to the holding of the meeting.

Waiver of Notice and Consent to Holding Meeting of Shareholders

This is a form of waiver, to be signed by shareholders, consenting to a meeting of shareholders without the notice required by the corporation's Bylaws.

Deluxe Corporate Kit

Price: $150.00

Document Format: Abode Acrobat and Microsoft Word

Summary

Get all of the forms in the standard Corporate Kit and Board & Shareholder Kit, along with the 200-page AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Incorporation. This is a comprehensive collection of corporate forms and one of our best-selling Guides, all bundled into a single package, for only $150.

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Everything in the above Corporate Kit AND Board & Shareholder Kit, Plus
The AllBusiness.com Practical Guide to Incorporation

This 200+ page Guide that contains advice on starting, growing, financing and marketing a business, as well as 10 useful sample forms and agreements.

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Individual Files

Letter of Intent to Purchase a Business

Price: $30.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a sample letter of intent for one company offering to buy the business of another company. It is intended to be the prelude to a definitive agreement.

Employee Handbook

Price: $49.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

You can spend days drafting your own Employee Handbook, or you can download ours and start distributing it later today. This sample Employee Handbook covers more than 30 employment policies, including those dealing with work days, harassment, jury duty, paid time off, email, drugs in the workplace, discrimination, at will employment, dress code, intellectual property, expense reimbursement and more.

Acquisition Letter of Intent

Price: $25.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a letter of intent for acquisition of a business, structured either as a stock or asset deal. It also includes a no-shop provision.

Sample Terms of Use Agreement

Price: $25.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a sample comprehensive Terms of Use Agreement for a Web site. It is intended to be a contract between the Web site owner and a user of the site. The form is drafted broadly for the benefit of the company. Some of the provisions may not be appropriate in a particular case.

Letter of Intent for Joint Venture

Price: $25.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This form is a sample letter of intent for a 50-50 joint venture between two companies. The structure is a cover letter with an attached Term Sheet. The footnotes are guides for the drafter, and should be deleted when finalizing the form.

Independent Contractor Agreement

Price: $25.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This form can be used when a company wishes to have an independent contractor perform specific services for an agreed upon compensation. It contemplates that all intellectual property developed by the consultant will be deemed owned by the company.

Due Diligence Checklist

Price: $25.00

Document Format: Microsoft Word

Summary

This is a form to be used in connection with a due diligence investigation of a company. It is a request for documents and information from a company in connection with a legal due diligence investigation for a venture capital investment.

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