United States
Bookkeeping & Corporate

New Business Client / Bookkeeping Onboarding

Essential company files required to set up general ledger and monthly reconciliations.

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Checklist Items (5)

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1

Articles of Incorporation / Formation

Required

Official stamped state filing documents.

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2

IRS EIN Confirmation Letter (CP 575 or 147C)

Required

Official IRS document showing Employer Identification Number.

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3

Last 3 Months Business Bank Statements

Required

Complete PDF statements for all business operating and savings accounts.

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4

Last 3 Months Business Credit Card Statements

Required

Complete PDF statements for all company cards.

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5

Prior Year Business Tax Return (Form 1120-S or 1065)

Optional

Complete tax return filed for the most recent closed fiscal year.

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