Legal Agreements

Founders & Shareholders Agreement

Essential agreement for co-founders covering equity vesting, roles, decision deadlock resolution, and exit terms.

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A useful agreement reflects the actual relationship, responsibilities, payment terms, timelines and risks involved. Prepare the commercial context and any existing drafts so the document can be scoped to your needs.

About this service

Put the important terms of an arrangement in writing

A founders’ agreement records how co-founders will contribute, make decisions and handle ownership over time. It should align with the company’s constitutional documents and any later shareholder or investment agreements.

Key points to consider

  • Settle roles, equity, vesting and treatment of departing founders.
  • Plan decision rights, deadlock resolution, IP ownership and confidentiality.
  • Coordinate the terms with incorporation records and future fundraising documents.

What is included

The current service scope is based on the following deliverables:

  • 4-Year Reverse Equity Vesting Schedule (1-year Cliff)
  • IP Assignment to Company from Day 1
  • Right of First Refusal (ROFR) & Drag-Along / Tag-Along Rights
  • Consultation with a corporate legal professional within the agreed scope
  1. 01Step 1 of 3

    Tell us about your situation

    Describe the parties, the commercial arrangement and the outcome the document should capture.

  2. 02Step 2 of 3

    Confirm what applies

    We confirm the responsibilities, payment, timing, ownership and risk terms that need attention.

  3. 03Step 3 of 3

    Agree the next steps

    Prepare the agreed draft for your review and confirm any included revision steps.

Fees and timing

See what makes up the estimate

The amount shown is a starting point. Confirm the complete quote and expected schedule against your circumstances before proceeding.

Professional fee from

₹5,999

Starting fee for the listed professional scope.

Government or other charges

Drafting Included

Confirm which statutory or third-party costs apply to your case.

Estimated timeline

3 Days

Timing may depend on complete information, review needs and authority or third-party response.

Before you place an order

  • Check that this service matches the outcome you need.
  • Review the included work and prepare the initial documents.
  • Tell us about prior filings, notices, deadlines or special circumstances.
  • Confirm the complete fee and timeline for your situation.

Common questions

About Founders & Shareholders Agreement

What should I have ready for Founders & Shareholders Agreement?

Start with Founder identity and proposed roles; Equity split, vesting and contribution assumptions; Decision-making and deadlock preferences. These are preparation prompts, not a request to upload documents with your enquiry. We will confirm what is relevant after reviewing your circumstances.

How long does Founders & Shareholders Agreement take?

The current estimated service timeline is 3 Days. The actual duration can depend on complete and accurate information, the complexity of the matter and processing by the relevant authority or other parties. We will confirm the expected steps after reviewing your details.

What should I consider before starting Founders & Shareholders Agreement?

A founders’ agreement records how co-founders will contribute, make decisions and handle ownership over time. It should align with the company’s constitutional documents and any later shareholder or investment agreements. Key points to review include Settle roles, equity, vesting and treatment of departing founders.; Plan decision rights, deadlock resolution, IP ownership and confidentiality.; Coordinate the terms with incorporation records and future fundraising documents.. The final scope depends on your circumstances and should be confirmed before work begins.

What does the price for Founders & Shareholders Agreement cover?

The listed professional fee starts at ₹5,999. Drafting Included. The final amount can depend on statutory charges, the facts of your matter and any additional work you request; confirm the complete quote before proceeding.

What happens after I send a Founders & Shareholders Agreement enquiry?

A team member can review the details you submit, follow up if more context is needed and confirm availability, scope, fees and expected timing. Sending an enquiry does not start an engagement or require payment.

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