During a merger or acquisition, few things are more important than performing . However, this is far from the only time when due diligence documentation matters. Tax compliance audits, onboarding new clients or entering a joint venture with another company are all situations in which your own due diligence can streamline operations and improve decision-making.

For startup founders, due diligence plays a key role in their ability to gain  funding. As  Insider reports, this documentation is especially important for earning the trust of potential investors, particularly when in-person, face-to-face meetings aren’t possible.