Shopify buyer due-diligence worksheet

Record what you checked, what remains uncertain and the decision it affects. Ask for permitted evidence before a formal commitment.

Business reference: ____________________ Prepared on: __________ Period / currency: ____________________

Area	Evidence / question	Period or date	Finding / exception	Next action / owner
Financials	Reconcile net sales, receipts, refunds and expenses; use matching dates and currencies.
Traffic	Compare channel and landing-page history; identify paid dependence and branded-search reliance.
Customers	Repeat-order cohorts, discounts, returns and concentration; aggregated data first.
Suppliers	Confirm lead times, minimum orders, exclusivity and ability to continue the relationship.
Inventory	Dated physical count, ownership, unit cost, age, damage and reserved stock.
Apps	Purpose, monthly cost, contract owner, export options and transfer conditions.
Ownership	Seller authority over store, brand, content, domain and included contracts.
Obligations	Unfulfilled orders, returns, gift cards, prepaid subscriptions and finance restrictions.
Handover	Named responsibilities, tests, dates, unresolved conditions and acceptance criteria.

Questions to resolve before agreement

Agreed next steps and responsible person

Keep completed copies private. Do not put passwords, customer lists or personal documents in this worksheet. Blank fields mean not yet checked, not zero or approved.