Client Onboarding Questionnaire

Professional onboarding form for new business clients and service providers

business
18 questions
10-15 minutes

About This Template

This comprehensive client onboarding questionnaire is designed for service providers, consultants, and agencies who want to establish clear expectations and gather crucial project information from new clients. The form covers company background, project objectives, budget parameters, timeline expectations, and communication preferences. With 18 detailed questions, this template helps you understand your client's needs, challenges, and success criteria before beginning any engagement.

Key Benefits

  • Establish clear project scope and expectations
  • Understand client's business goals and challenges
  • Identify key stakeholders and decision makers
  • Set appropriate timelines and budget parameters
  • Prevent scope creep and miscommunication

Perfect For

Digital agency client onboarding
Consulting engagement initiation
Software development projects
Marketing campaign planning
Business service contracts

Form Structure

This template includes 4 sections with 18 total questions

Company Information

5 questions

Basic company details and business background

Project Scope

6 questions

Detailed project requirements and objectives

Timeline & Budget

4 questions

Project timeline expectations and budget parameters

Communication & Process

3 questions

Preferred communication methods and project management approach

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I include pricing information in this form?

It's better to keep pricing discussions separate. This form focuses on understanding needs and scope, which then informs your pricing proposal.

How do I handle confidential client information?

Ensure your FormNIVA account has proper security settings and consider adding an NDA clause to your onboarding process.

Can I use this for ongoing client check-ins?

This template is designed for initial onboarding. You can create a simplified version for periodic client satisfaction surveys.

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Template Details

Industries

Consulting
Services
Agency

Key Features

Company Details
Project Scope
Communication Preferences