Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement
A founders' or shareholders' agreement covering equity, vesting, roles, transfers and exits.
Quick answer
A shareholders' or founders' agreement sets out who owns what, founder vesting, roles, decision-making, share transfers, investor rights and what happens when someone leaves. CorpBridge drafts founders' and shareholders' agreements from ₹9,999, including founder IP assignment so the company owns its IP.
| Professional fee | ₹9,999 + 18% GST |
|---|---|
| Government charges | Stamp duty as applicable |
| Time taken | 5–7 working days |
| Form / portal | Agreement drafting |
| Documents | 3 items (listed below) |
| Done | 100% online |
What is Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement?
Disputes between founders are a common reason startups fail. A clear agreement agreed early avoids them and is expected by investors.
What's included in our Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement service?
- Equity split and vesting with cliff
- Roles, responsibilities and decision-making
- Transfer restrictions, right of first refusal, tag and drag
- Founder exit and good/bad leaver terms
- Founder IP assignment
- Alignment with the Articles of Association
What documents are required for Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement?
- Cap table
- Founder details and roles
- Any investor term sheet
What is the process for Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement?
Brief
A call with the founders on key terms.
Draft
First draft with explanations.
Negotiate
Revisions until all founders agree.
Execute
Stamping and signing; Articles updated if needed.
How much does Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement cost?
| Component | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| CorpBridge professional fee | ₹9,999 | CorpBridge |
| GST on professional fee | ₹1,800 | Government (via CorpBridge) |
| Government fee / stamp duty | stamp duty as applicable | Government, at actuals |
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Frequently asked questions about Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement
When should founders sign a founders' agreement?
As early as possible, ideally at incorporation and before raising money or bringing in new co-founders.
What is the cost of Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement?
CorpBridge's professional fee is ₹9,999, exclusive of 18% GST, plus stamp duty as applicable. The exact government charges are confirmed before you pay.
How long does Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement take?
5–7 working days, assuming documents are complete and the authority raises no queries.
What documents are required for Shareholders' / Founders' Agreement?
Cap table; Founder details and roles; Any investor term sheet.
Often taken together
Private Limited Company Registration
SPICe+Incorporation with 2 DSCs, 2 DINs, name approval, MoA/AoA, PAN, TAN, EPFO and ESIC registration.
Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Registration
FiLLiPLLP incorporation with DSCs, DPINs, name reservation and drafting of the LLP Agreement.
One Person Company (OPC) Registration
SPICe+Limited liability for a single founder, with nominee consent and full incorporation kit.
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