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Vendor Onboarding Checklist Basics

Onboard vendors consistently

This guide provides a vendor onboarding checklist: contracts and DPAs, security review, tax/payment setup, points of contact, and SLA/renewal tracking.

Legal and data

Get contracts and DPAs signed; note data handled and regions.

Security review

Complete a quick security questionnaire or review before enabling access.

Payment and tax setup

Collect W-9/1099 or equivalents and set payment terms.

Contacts and SLAs

Document vendor contacts, support channels, SLA terms, and renewal dates.

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