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Collect W-9s From New Vendors Before First Payment

Stay tax-compliant — when a new vendor is added, automatically request their W-9 and block payment until the signed form is on file.

difficulty Beginnersetup 25 minresult Every vendor's tax form is collected before payment, keeping you compliant and audit-ready.—
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  1. 1

    Trigger on New Vendors

    Add a Webhook node fired when a vendor is created in your system.

  2. 2

    Send the W-9 Request

    Add a DocuSign node sending the W-9 template for the vendor to complete and sign.

  3. 3

    Track Completion

    Add a Webhook node for the completed envelope to mark the vendor tax-ready.

  4. 4

    Confirm and Unblock

    Add a Slack node confirming the form is on file so finance can process payment.

  5. 5

    Activate and Test

    Activate the workflow and add a test vendor. Confirm the W-9 request and completion tracking work.

Frequently asked questions

What if a vendor delays?

Add reminders that re-request the W-9 and keep payment blocked until it's returned.

Can I store it securely?

Save the completed form to secure storage and record the tax details against the vendor record.

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