Simple Legal Due Diligence Checklist
Prepared by: [YOUR NAME]
Company: [YOUR COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DATE]
Corporate Documents
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Articles of incorporation or formation | |
Bylaws or operating agreement | |
Certificate of good standing | |
List of subsidiaries and organizational chart | |
Board and shareholder meeting minutes | |
Financial Information
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Audited financial statements (last 3 years) | |
Tax returns (last 3 years) | |
Current budget and financial projections | |
Accounts payable and receivable reports | |
Bank statements and loan agreements | |
Contracts and Agreements
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Copies of major contracts (e.g., supplier, customer, distributor) | |
Employment agreements | |
Non-disclosure agreements | |
Joint venture and partnership agreements | |
Lease agreements for property or equipment | |
Intellectual Property
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
List of trademarks, patents, and copyrights | |
Licenses or assignments of IP rights | |
Records of IP disputes or infringement claims | |
Domain names and related registrations | |
Regulatory and Compliance
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Licenses, permits, and certifications | |
Environmental compliance records | |
Health and safety compliance documents | |
Details of regulatory investigations or fines | |
Litigation and Disputes
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Summary of ongoing or past lawsuits | |
Copies of legal pleadings or settlements | |
Details of arbitration or mediation matters | |
Claims or disputes with third parties | |
Employee and Labor Information
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Employee handbook and policies | |
Benefits and retirement plan documentation | |
Records of labor disputes or complaints | |
Employee equity agreements | |
Real Estate
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Title deeds or lease agreements | |
Zoning and land use permits | |
Environmental site assessments | |
Appraisals and inspection reports | |
Insurance
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Copies of insurance policies | |
Claims history and outstanding claims | |
Certificates of insurance | |
Risk management procedures | |
Miscellaneous
Item | Completed (✓) |
|---|
Material correspondence with key stakeholders | |
List of key suppliers and customers | |
Summary of business operations | |
Information on significant transactions | |
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