Founders Agreement Drafting in India | Protect Your Startup with Legal Clarity

Get a professionally drafted Founders Agreement tailored for your startup. Define each founder’s roles, responsibilities, equity ownership, and exit terms to avoid future disputes. Our expert legal team ensures 100% compliance with Indian startup laws — ideal for tech startups, small businesses, and co-founders planning to raise investment. Fast, affordable, and completely online Founders Agreement service in India.

About Founders Agreement

A Founders Agreement is a legal contract between the co-founders of a startup that defines ownership, roles, responsibilities, equity distribution, and exit terms. It helps avoid disputes, ensures business clarity, and protects each founder’s rights. India Advocacy provides expertly drafted Founders Agreements tailored for Indian startups and entrepreneurs.

Key Benefits of Founders Agreement

  • Clarity on Roles & Responsibilities: Clearly defines each founder’s duties, decision-making power, and areas of responsibility.
  • Equity & Ownership Terms: Sets transparent rules for profit sharing, equity division, and vesting schedules.
  • Conflict Prevention: Reduces chances of misunderstandings and legal disputes among co-founders.

Founders Agreement

A Founders' Agreement is a contract that a company's founders enter into that governs their business relationships.

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  • Legally Valid Founders Agreement Drafted by Experts
  • Defines Roles, Responsibilities & Equity Split Among Founders
  • Protects Intellectual Property and Ownership Rights
  • Ensures Transparency & Prevents Future Disputes
  • Customizable Agreement – Suitable for Startups & New Businesses

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A Founders Agreement is a legal document that defines the rights, responsibilities, and ownership structure between startup co-founders. It clearly outlines the equity distribution, decision-making process, IP ownership, and exit terms to prevent disputes in the future. Having a properly drafted founders agreement ensures transparency, investor readiness, and business stability from the very beginning.

✅ Key Clauses in a Founders Agreement:

  • Equity Ownership & Vesting Schedule: Defines how shares are divided and vested among founders.
  • Roles & Responsibilities: Clarifies each founder’s operational role and authority within the company.
  • Intellectual Property Rights: Ensures all IP developed belongs to the company, not individuals.
  • Exit & Termination Clauses: Defines what happens if a founder exits or violates the agreement.

Note: It’s highly recommended for startups, especially during early stages or before raising funds, to execute a Founders Agreement to ensure long-term protection.

  • The service includes drafting of the Founders Agreement customized as per your startup’s structure and requirements.
  • Includes one round of revisions within 7 days of draft delivery for minor changes or updates.
  • Drafting follows standard legal templates aligned with Indian startup law and best practices.
  • Additional services such as registration, stamping, or notarization are billed separately if required.
  • Full refund available if drafting has not started after order placement.
  • Once the draft is prepared, refunds are adjusted based on work completed.
  • Any government or notary fees paid (if applicable) are non-refundable.

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