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SPV closing binder template

A copyable closing binder structure for SPV formation, investor subscriptions, KYC, funds flow, deal records, tax handoff, and post-close reporting.^1,2

Quick Answer

The binder should prove who formed the vehicle, who subscribed, who wired, what was purchased, what exceptions exist, and where tax/reporting teams find the final record.^1,3

Step 1

Formation and authority

Certificate of formation
Operating agreement
EIN confirmation
Manager consent
Registered agent confirmation

Step 2

Investor subscription file

Subscription agreement
Investor questionnaire
Accreditation support
KYC and AML evidence
Side letter log

Step 3

Funds flow and banking

Bank account file
Wire instructions
Investor wire tracker
Funds flow memo
Wire release approval

Step 4

Deal and ownership records

Purchase or investment agreement
Ownership confirmation
Closing statement
Expense reserve schedule
Post-close obligation register

Step 5

Tax and reporting

W-9 or W-8 records
K-1 owner list
Tax preparer handoff
Investor reporting calendar
Final binder index

Copyable template

SPV closing binder index

SPV Closing Binder Template

1. Formation and authority
- Delaware certificate of formation
- LLC agreement or operating agreement
- EIN confirmation
- Manager consent or written resolutions
- Registered agent confirmation

2. Investor subscription file
- Final subscription agreement
- Investor questionnaire
- Accredited investor support
- KYC and AML evidence
- Side letter or exception log

3. Funds flow and banking
- Bank account opening file
- Wire instructions
- Investor wire tracker
- Funds flow memo
- Wire release approval

4. Deal and ownership records
- Purchase agreement or investment agreement
- Cap table or ownership confirmation
- Closing statement
- Expense reserve schedule
- Post-close obligation register

5. Tax and reporting
- W-9 or W-8 records
- K-1 owner list
- Tax preparer handoff
- Investor reporting calendar
- Final closing binder index

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Sources & References

1.Private Fund AdvisersU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission(Private fund adviser, disclosure, compliance, and recordkeeping context.)primary · regulatory context · Compliance · regulatory-source
2.About Form 1065Internal Revenue Service(Partnership tax reporting and Schedule K-1 context for SPV tax handoffs.)primary · tax authority · Tax and accounting · tax-source
3.ILPA Reporting TemplateInstitutional Limited Partners Association(Investor reporting and private fund communication template context.)primary · industry standard · LP reporting · reporting-standard