Free Compliance Due Diligence Checklist Template

Compliance Due Diligence Checklist

[YOUR COMPANY NAME] | [YOUR COMPANY ADDRESS]


Date

Target Company

Purpose

March 15, 2055

Duofort

Acquisition and Due Diligence

Compliance Checklist

Corporate Structure and Governance:

  • Obtain and review organizational documents.

  • Evaluate board and executive team composition.

  • Verify compliance with corporate governance regulations.

Financial Statements and Accounting:

  • Review audited financial statements for the past three years.

  • Analyze revenue recognition and expense policies.

  • Assess compliance with accounting standards.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Examine licenses, permits, and certifications.

  • Assess compliance with industry-specific regulations.

  • Review pending litigation and legal disputes.

Contracts and Agreements:

  • Compile and review all current contracts.

  • Identify change-of-control provisions in contracts.

  • Assess the status and performance of key contracts.

Data Protection and Privacy:

  • Evaluate data protection policies.

  • Assess compliance with privacy regulations.

  • Identify any data breaches or security incidents.

Intellectual Property:

  • Review patents, trademarks, and copyrights.

  • Verify the status and validity of intellectual property.

  • Assess any ongoing infringement claims.

Employee Matters:

  • Review employment contracts.

  • Assess compliance with labor laws.

  • Examine employee benefit programs.

Environmental Compliance:

  • Assess compliance with environmental regulations.

  • Review environmental impact assessments or reports.

  • Identify potential environmental liabilities.

IT Systems and Cybersecurity:

  • Evaluate the security of IT systems.

  • Assess cybersecurity policies and practices.

  • Identify any history of data breaches.

Insurance Coverage:

  • Review existing insurance policies.

  • Assess coverage for potential liabilities.

  • Identify any gaps in insurance coverage.

Supplier and Vendor Relationships:

  • Review contracts with key suppliers.

  • Assess the stability of supplier relationships.

  • Identify any outstanding obligations.

Customer Relationships:

  • Evaluate customer contracts and satisfaction levels.

  • Assess the risk of customer attrition post-acquisition.

  • Identify any outstanding customer obligations.

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