Private Due Diligence Governance Gap Audit
A governance gap audit is a documentation-first review designed to identify what blocks bankability: missing authority records, unclear ownership proof, weak controls, and inconsistencies that trigger compliance exceptions.
Related DSCEU pages:
Compliance Binder |
Bankable Profile Audit |
Alter Ego Doctrine
What the governance gap audit covers
| Audit category | What we look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Authority & signatory controls | Who can bind the entity, thresholds, approvals, documented delegations. | Reduces fraud risk and speeds onboarding. |
| Ownership proof | Membership/stock ledgers, certificates, transfer history, consistency. | Prevents disputes and reduces beneficial ownership friction. |
| Corporate records discipline | Operating agreement/bylaws, minutes, resolutions, annual updates. | Directly impacts alter-ego exposure and credibility. |
| Operating evidence | Contracts, invoices, policies, audit trail, file organization. | Transforms “claims” into verifiable facts. |
Definitions
Educational content only. Last updated: January 09, 2026.
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Get a clear, documented path to defensible operations, bankability, and risk containment.
- Governance gaps: identify what triggers alter-ego exposure, KYC friction, and underwriting delays.
- Documentation plan: build a clean binder (authority, ownership, minutes, signatory matrix).
- Structure alignment: map operating entity vs. holding entity vs. SPV vs. trust.
Educational note: DSCEU provides education and structuring support. Engage qualified counsel and tax professionals for jurisdiction-specific legal/tax advice.