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What is a Shareholders’ Agreement & Why Do Startups Need One?

 What is a Shareholders’ Agreement & Why Do Startups Need One?” 🚀 | Partners in Profit or Problem? Let’s Seal it Legally! 🖊️📄

💬 Client Question:
"Sir, we are three friends starting a company. Should we sign any agreement regarding ownership or profits? Can’t we just trust each other? 🤝"

😎 Answer:
Trust is beautiful… but business runs better on paper than on promises! 😅💸
Enter the Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA) — your startup’s superhero cape! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️

📌 What is a Shareholders’ Agreement?
✔ A legally binding agreement among the company’s shareholders
✔ Defines rights, responsibilities, shareholding patterns, profit sharing, dispute resolution, and exit mechanisms
✔ Protects founders, investors, and minority shareholders

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📈 Why is SHA a Must-Have for Startups?
✅ Prevents future misunderstandings
✅ Outlines decision-making authority
✅ Defines exit strategy for founders/investors
✅ Ensures protection for minority shareholders
✅ Avoids power struggles and boardroom battles

📌 Key Clauses in a Shareholders’ Agreement:
➡ Shareholding structure
➡ Voting rights & board powers
➡ Transfer of shares (Right of First Refusal, Tag-along, Drag-along)
➡ Dividend policy
➡ Deadlock resolution
➡ Non-compete & confidentiality clauses

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📊 Benefits of SHA:
✔ Ensures clarity & transparency
✔ Prevents internal disputes
✔ Builds investor confidence
✔ Sets professional business tone from Day 1

🤣 Startup Tip:
"Handshake deals are cool… until someone forgets what they shook on!" 😅
Better to have an SHA than fight over a pitch deck later! 📉🔥

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Let LEXIS AND COMPANY help you draft the perfect Shareholders’ Agreement — customised, future-proof, and investor-friendly! 💼🖋️

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