The Company Ownership Contract serves as the foundational document for establishing and managing company ownership under English and Welsh law. This agreement is essential when setting up a new company, restructuring ownership, or bringing in new shareholders. It includes detailed provisions for share ownership, voting rights, management participation, and exit strategies. The contract ensures compliance with UK company law while protecting shareholders' interests and providing clear governance structures.
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Company Ownership Contract
"I need a Company Ownership Contract for my tech startup with three co-founders, where we want to include specific provisions for future investment rounds and a clear exit strategy in case any founder wants to leave by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of all parties involved in the ownership agreement, including full legal names and registered addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including company details and purpose of the ownership arrangement
3. Definitions: Defined terms used throughout the agreement, including technical and legal terminology
4. Share Structure: Detailed provisions regarding share classes, rights attached to shares, and share capital structure
5. Transfer Restrictions: Rules and procedures governing the transfer of shares, including pre-emption rights and approval requirements
6. Management Rights: Decision-making processes, voting rights, and management structure of the company
7. Exit Provisions: Procedures and terms for shareholder exits, including share sale processes and valuation methods
1. Tag-Along Rights: Provisions allowing minority shareholders to join in the sale of shares on the same terms as majority shareholders
2. Drag-Along Rights: Provisions enabling majority shareholders to force minority shareholders to join in a company sale
3. Non-Compete Provisions: Restrictions on shareholders engaging in competitive activities during and after their ownership
4. Dividend Policy: Framework for determining and distributing company dividends to shareholders
5. Deadlock Resolution: Procedures for resolving situations where shareholders cannot reach agreement on key decisions
1. Schedule 1 - Share Capital Table: Detailed breakdown of shareholdings, including number of shares, classes, and percentage ownership
2. Schedule 2 - Articles of Association: Current or amended Articles of Association of the company
3. Schedule 3 - Shareholders' Information: Complete details of all shareholders including PSC (People with Significant Control) information
4. Schedule 4 - Reserved Matters: List of decisions requiring special majority or unanimous shareholder approval
5. Schedule 5 - Deed of Adherence: Template document for new shareholders to sign when joining the agreement
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