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I will draft a founder and shareholder agreement for your german startup
German and EU Law Contracts Drafted in English and German
Hello and Welcome! I am Lily Morgan a legal drafting specialist focused on German and EU business law. I help startups, freelancers, e-commerce businesses, and international companies create contracts...
About this Gig
Building a startup with co-founders? A handshake agreement is not enough protect yourself, your equity, and your vision from day one.
Most startup disputes come down to one thing no clear agreement was in place when things were good. By the time conflict arises it is too late. A properly drafted founder and shareholder agreement prevents this.
What I offer:
I will draft a customized, legally enforceable founder or shareholder agreement tailored to your startup structure compliant with German GmbH law, GmbHG, and BGB.
My agreements cover:
- Equity split and cap table structure
- Vesting schedules and cliff periods
- Roles, responsibilities, and decision-making rights
- Voting rights and shareholder resolutions
- Transfer restrictions and right of first refusal
- Drag-along and tag-along rights
- Founder exit and buyout clauses
- Non-compete and non-solicitation clauses
- Intellectual property assignment
- Deadlock resolution mechanisms
- Governing law and jurisdiction
Who this is for:
- Co-founders starting a GmbH or UG in Germany
- Startups onboarding early investors or angel investors
- International founders entity
Message me before ordering to discuss your startup structure and get the right package.
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FAQ
What is the difference between a founder agreement and a shareholder agreement?
A founder agreement governs the relationship between co-founders before or at incorporation covering roles, equity, and commitments. A shareholder agreement governs the rights and obligations of all shareholders after incorporation, including investors.
Do I need both a founder agreement and a shareholder agreement?
For early-stage startups with only co-founders, a founder agreement is sufficient. Once you bring in investors or expand your cap table a full shareholder agreement becomes necessary.
What is a vesting schedule and do I need one?
A vesting schedule means founders earn their equity over time rather than receiving it all upfront. It protects the company if a founder leaves early and is standard practice for investor-ready startups.
Is this agreement valid for a GmbH and a UG?
Yes. The agreement is drafted to be compliant with the GmbHG which governs both GmbH and UG entities in Germany.
Can this agreement be used if one founder is outside Germany?
Yes. The agreement specifies German law as the governing law and is structured to be enforceable across borders.
