The entity must exist before EIN, banking, proof of funds or any application.
| Item | Responsible | Deadline | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name availability search | Founder | Week 1 | MISSING | State name search result |
| Articles of Organization filed | Legal | Week 1 | MISSING | Stamped filing |
| Formation approved by state | Legal | Week 2 | MISSING | Certificate of formation |
| State registration number | Legal | Week 2 | MISSING | State record |
| Operating Agreement executed | Legal | Week 3 | MISSING | Signed agreement |
| EIN obtained | CFO | Week 2 | MISSING | IRS CP 575 |
| Business address of record | Operations | Week 2 | MISSING | Lease or registered agent |
| Business phone | Operations | Week 2 | MISSING | Carrier record |
| Domain secured | CTO | Week 1 | IN PROGRESS | Registrar record |
| Corporate email | CTO | Week 2 | MISSING | Mail provider record |
| Corporate resolution | Legal | Week 3 | MISSING | Signed resolution |
| Ownership ledger | Legal | Week 3 | MISSING | Member ledger |
| Certificate of Good Standing | Legal | When applicable | MISSING | State certificate |
No corporate deposit account exists. Account opening requires a formed entity, an EIN, an executed operating agreement and a verified founder identity.