Legal · Agreement drafting

Shareholders' Agreement in India

Put the hard conversations on paper early: equity, vesting, roles, decision rights and what happens when someone leaves.

CoversEquity, vesting, exits
PartiesFounders and investors
Aligned withYour AOA
Typical timeline5–10 working days
  • Founder discussion call
  • Draft agreement
  • Vesting and good/bad leaver terms
  • IP assignment clauses
  • Two rounds of revisions
  • AOA alignment advice
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Overview

Who this is for

  • Co-founders starting a company
  • Companies bringing in angel investors

Fewer disputes

Clear rules for tough situations.

Investor ready

Investors expect founder vesting.

IP stays with the company

Work created belongs to the business.

What's included

Everything we handle for you

  • Founder discussion call
  • Draft agreement
  • Vesting and good/bad leaver terms
  • IP assignment clauses
  • Two rounds of revisions
  • AOA alignment advice

Documents

What you'll need

Scans or clear phone photos are fine. We check everything before filing.

Inputs

  • Shareholding split
  • Roles and time commitment
  • Vesting preferences

Process

How it moves, step by step

  1. Day 1Discuss

    Understand founder expectations.

  2. Day 2–5Draft

    Share the first draft.

  3. Day 5–10Finalise

    Revisions and signing.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

No vesting for founders, which hurts when someone leaves early
Agreement terms that contradict the AOA

What comes next

What stays on your calendar

  • On funding
    Update terms with investor rights

Let us run the calendar

A compliance retainer covers these filings with WhatsApp reminders before every due date.

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Excellent Service Provider, Quick response,Mr Sai Nagesh is giving prompt response and timely coordination. Really i am so satisfied with Arambh Services.
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Dr.K RAJ KUMARIndia · Oct 2026
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We are very happy with the services…

We are very happy with the services provided by AARAMBH Agency. They helped us register our Private Limited Company within a short time and guided us at every step. Their charges are also very reasonable compared to other agencies. As we were new to this, they explained everything clearly and supported us throughout the process. Even after registration, they are still in touch with us and guiding us whenever needed. We really appreciate their support, professionalism, and friendly approach. Highly recommended for anyone planning to start a company 😊🤝
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Is a template good enough?

Templates miss what matters to your team. A tailored agreement costs little compared with a dispute.

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