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Shareholders Agreement

$1,500.00

Build your business on solid foundations with a lawyer-drafted Shareholders Agreement. Designed for business owners and shareholders, this template helps formalise the relationship between shareholders by clearly setting out rights, responsibilities, decision-making processes, funding obligations, ownership arrangements and exit strategies, helping reduce the risk of disputes as your business grows.

Build your business on solid foundations with a lawyer-drafted Shareholders Agreement. Designed for business owners and shareholders, this template helps formalise the relationship between shareholders by clearly setting out rights, responsibilities, decision-making processes, funding obligations, ownership arrangements and exit strategies, helping reduce the risk of disputes as your business grows.

  • Business partnerships work best when expectations are clear from the beginning. Without a shareholders’ agreement in place, disagreements around decision-making, ownership, funding, growth plans or exiting the business can create unnecessary stress and disruption.

    Our Shareholders Agreement template is designed to help business owners and shareholders formally document the rules that govern their relationship. It sets out the rights and obligations of each shareholder, including how decisions are made, how new shareholders can be introduced, what happens if a shareholder wants to exit, and how unexpected events are managed.

    Whether you are starting a new business, bringing on a business partner or formalising an existing arrangement, this lawyer-drafted template provides a clear framework to help protect your business and working relationships.

    Drafted by Australian lawyers and written in plain English, this editable template includes an instructional video to guide you through completing the document and can be customised to suit your business circumstances.

    • DIY Digital Download Shareholders Agreement Template (Microsoft Word format)

    • Lawyer led instructional video guiding you through completing your template

    • Single business licence allowing you to reuse the template within your own business

    • Key Clauses / What This Agreement Covers

      • Shareholders relationship

      • Obligations of parties

      • Board of directors

      • Management of business

      • Shareholders meetings

      • Dividends

      • Sources of funding

      • Financing

      • Further issue of shares

      • Dealing with and disposal of shares (voluntary and involuntary)

      • Buy backs

      • Restraints

      • Power of Attorney (POA)

      • Confidential Information

      • Dispute Resolution

      • Termination

      • Communication

      • Standard legal protections

  • This template has been designed and prepared by Australian lawyers to provide a practical starting point for your business. However, it is a general template only and does not constitute legal advice or take into account your specific circumstances, business structure or requirements.

    Every business is different, and the way you use this template may require changes depending on your situation. We recommend reviewing and customising the template carefully before use and seeking legal advice if you need guidance about your specific circumstances.

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    Your purchase includes a single-business licence. You may edit, use and reuse the template within your own business, but you must not resell, distribute or share the template or its contents with third parties. Thank you for supporting lawyer-created resources that help businesses protect what matters.

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