As your business brings in investors or expands ownership, a well-structured shareholders’ agreement becomes crucial to define rights, responsibilities, and the future direction of the company. At Kontract Genie, we offer expert shareholder agreement drafting services tailored to Indian corporate laws and your specific ownership dynamics. Whether you’re a startup onboarding co-founders, an established company raising equity, or planning for exits and succession, our agreements provide legal clarity, stakeholder protection, and long-term alignment to support sustainable business growth.
Key Provisions We Cover in Shareholders’ Agreements
- Ownership Structure & Shareholding Rights
Define each shareholder’s equity, class of shares, voting rights, dividend entitlements, and transfer restrictions.
- Board Composition & Decision-Making
Outline how directors are appointed, how key decisions are made, and what matters require special resolutions or veto rights.
- Founder Protections & Minority Rights
Include provisions to protect founders from dilution, and ensure minority shareholders have a voice through affirmative voting rights.
- Pre-emptive Rights & Share Transfers
Control future share issuance and transfers with clearly defined rights of first refusal, tag-along, and drag-along clauses.
- Exit Mechanisms & Valuation
Plan ahead with structured exit routes — including IPOs, buybacks, third-party sales, or liquidation — along with valuation methodology.
- Non-Compete, Confidentiality & IP Assignment
Safeguard the company’s core assets and IP, and prevent shareholder activities that may compete with the business.
- Dispute Resolution & Deadlock Clauses
Avoid legal entanglements with arbitration and mediation provisions, and define mechanisms to resolve board/shareholder deadlocks.
- Compliance with Indian Company Law
Ensure enforceability by aligning the agreement with the Companies Act, 2013, FEMA (if applicable), SEBI norms, and your Articles of Association (AoA).
Why Choose Kontract Genie for Shareholder Agreements?
Legal & Strategic Alignment
We don’t just draft contracts — we align them with your capital structure, governance needs, and growth plans.
Startup, Founder & Investor Focus
Our agreements are structured to balance founder control with investor protections — ideal for early-stage companies and funding rounds.
Tailored for Indian Business Landscape
We ensure compliance with Indian legal standards while reflecting your company’s size, structure, and funding stage.
Risk & Dispute Mitigation
We build in protective clauses that prevent costly shareholder conflicts and legal disputes.
Scalable & Future-Proof Agreements
Our contracts adapt as your company grows — including provisions for future fundraising, exits, or restructuring.
How Kontract Genie Works With You
Step 1: Shareholding Structure Assessment
We understand your current shareholding pattern, cap table, and business goals.
Step 2: Agreement Drafting
We prepare a custom shareholder agreement covering essential commercial, legal, and governance terms.
Step 3: Clause Customization & Legal Review
We work with your legal, financial, or investor teams to refine the agreement with specialized clauses if required.
Step 4: Ongoing Legal Support
We assist with amendments, disputes, exits, or new investment rounds that may affect your shareholder structure.
