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I will draft founder and shareholder agreements for your german startup
German qualified lawyer drafting BGB and GDPR compliant contracts for businesses
I am a German-qualified lawyer based in Germany, specializing in business contracts, data protection law, and cross-border commercial agreements under German and EU law. With a comprehensive practice ...
About this Gig
Building a startup without a founder agreement is one of the most costly legal mistakes you can make.
Disputes over equity, roles, decision-making, and exit rights are among the leading causes of startup failure. A professionally drafted founder agreement protects you, your co-founders, and your company from day one.
What I will deliver:
- A comprehensive founder or co-founder agreement to your startup structure
- Shareholder agreements with clearly defined equity splits and vesting schedules
- Decision-making and voting rights provisions
- IP assignment clauses ensuring all intellectual property belongs to the company
- Non-compete provisions
- Compliant with German GmbH law and EU regulatory standards
Why work with me:
I am a German-qualified lawyer with hands-on experience drafting startup legal documentation. I understand that founders need agreements that are legally airtight yet written in plain language documents that investors, co-founders, and courts can all rely on.
This gig is ideal for:
- First-time founders setting up a GmbH or UG in Germany
- Co-founders formalizing their working relationship
- Startups preparing for seed or Series A funding rounds
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FAQ
Do I need a founder agreement if I trust my co-founder?
Trust is essential, but a founder agreement protects both parties equally. Circumstances change roles evolve, priorities shift, and disagreements arise. A clear written agreement prevents disputes from becoming irreparable and gives both founders a fair, agreed framework to fall back on.
What is a vesting schedule and why does it matter?
A vesting schedule determines how and when each founder earns their equity stake over time. It protects the company if a founder leaves early, ensuring departing founders do not walk away with a full equity share they have not yet earned. It is also a standard requirement for most startup investors.
What information do I need to provide before you start?
To draft your agreement I will need: Number of founders and their proposed equity split, Roles and responsibilities of each founder, Proposed vesting schedule (if any), Whether you have or plan to form a GmbH or UG, Any specific clauses or concerns you want to addressed
Can this agreement be used for a GmbH or UG?
Yes. The agreements I draft are fully compatible with German GmbH and UG structures and aligned with the GmbH-Gesetz (GmbHG). If you have not yet incorporated, I can also advise on which entity structure suits your startup.
Will investors accept this agreement?
The Standard and Premium packages are drafted to meet the expectations of seed and early-stage investors operating in the German and EU market. However, investors may request specific amendments, it can be arranged as a gig extra.
