ComplyKart Services
Shareholders Agreement
Every co-founder relationship is great until it isn't. A shareholders agreement decides control, exits, and deadlock while everyone is still friendly. We draft agreements that are fair, practical, and actually usable when things get tense.
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Fees and packages for Shareholders Agreement
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Shareholders Agreement
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Shareholders' Agreement Package Inclusions
- SHA drafting: board rights and reserved matters
- Anti-dilution, drag/tag-along and ROFR clauses
- Dividend and exit provisions
- Deadlock resolution mechanism
- Execution-ready draft with founder briefing
Overview
What a shareholders agreement actually does
A shareholders agreement is a private contract between a company's shareholders about how they run and exit the company.
It covers board composition, voting rights, and reserved matters (decisions needing special approval).
Transfer restrictions control who can sell shares, to whom, and on what terms — including rights of first refusal, tag-along, and drag-along.
It sets out what happens on deadlock, founder exit, or investor exit.
It works alongside the articles of association — the two documents must not contradict each other.
Benefits
Why founders and investors use our drafts
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Founder-friendly, investor-credible
We draft terms both sides can live with — protective where it matters, not punitive where it doesn't.
Deadlock solved on paper first
Shotgun clauses, mediation steps, buy-sell mechanisms — we put in a resolution path before you need one.
Aligned with your articles
We check and amend the articles of association so the two documents say the same thing.
Built for future rounds
The agreement anticipates new investors joining later, so you are not redrafting from scratch at every round.
Documents
Documents you will usually need
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
Not sure if your documents are ready?
Send us what you have. A ComplyKart expert will review them for free and tell you exactly what's missing — no obligation.
Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
How we draft your shareholders agreement
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 4
Map the relationships
Who holds what, who decides what, and where the friction points are.
Draft the agreement
Control, economics, transfer, exit — in plain, enforceable language.
Negotiate and align
We negotiate with the other side and align the articles.
Execute and file
Signed, stamped, and the necessary filings done.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
Startup and SME deal experience
We draft shareholders agreements for funded startups and family businesses alike.
Practical over theoretical
Clauses you will actually invoke, written so non-lawyers understand them.
Fixed scope, clear quote
You know what the drafting engagement covers before we start.
Startup and SME deal experience: We draft shareholders agreements for funded startups and family businesses alike.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
Free 15-minute eligibility call. No obligation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Yes — it is a contract between the shareholders and enforceable in court, as long as it does not contradict the Companies Act or the articles.
Trust is good; paperwork is better. Most shareholder disputes we see are between people who trusted each other completely at the start.
The articles are the company's public constitutional document. The shareholders agreement is a private contract with more detail on rights between shareholders. They must be consistent.
Tag-along lets minority shareholders join a sale by the majority on the same terms. Drag-along lets the majority force the minority to join a sale. Both matter enormously at exit.
Yes, with the consent the agreement itself requires — usually a special majority. We draft amendment mechanics into it.
No — but it needs proper stamping as per your state, and the articles should be aligned and filed with the ROC.
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Real stories from businesses we've worked with.
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Guides on Shareholders Agreement
Deeper reading from our articles — the same rules, explained in plain words.
Trust & transparency
Sources & how we keep this page accurate
Primary sources we refer to:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- GST Portal
- Income Tax Department
- IP India (Trademark / Patent / Copyright)
Last verified: 6 October 2026
Compliance rules change. If something on this page looks outdated, tell us on WhatsApp and we'll fix it — and your filing will always follow the current rules, not just what's written here.
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