Shares / Equity / Startup Law Ireland

Fixed-fee legal services for Irish startups, co-founders, and growing companies. Shareholders agreements, cap table reviews, KEEP scheme setup, share option schemes, investment readiness packs, and founder dispute advice — all delivered online by a Law Society of Ireland regulated firm, with transparent pricing and a 48-hour response commitment.
Who this is for: founders starting a company together, owners preparing for investment, SMEs setting up employee share schemes, and shareholders dealing with disputes or exits. All products are fixed-fee. No hourly billing surprises.
Frequently asked questions
What is a shareholders agreement and do I need one in Ireland?A shareholders agreement is a private contract between the owners of a limited company. It covers equity splits, decision rights, what happens if a shareholder leaves, dividends, dispute resolution, and exit provisions. In Ireland, it sits alongside your company constitution and is strongly recommended for any company with more than one shareholder. Without it, you rely on Irish company law defaults, which rarely produce the outcome shareholders actually want.
What is the KEEP scheme in Ireland?KEEP (Key Employee Engagement Programme) is an Irish Revenue-approved share option scheme designed for qualifying SMEs. It allows employees to be granted share options taxed at capital gains rates (33%) rather than income tax rates (up to 52%), provided strict statutory conditions are met. Setting up a KEEP scheme properly involves legal drafting, Revenue notification, and valuation — our fixed-fee package covers the legal side end to end.
Do I need a startup solicitor in Ireland?If you are raising investment, setting up founder equity, granting share options, bringing on co-founders, or dealing with a shareholder dispute, yes. Irish company law has specific requirements around minority rights, share issuance, director duties, and employee share schemes that general contract lawyers often get wrong. Our startup legal services are fixed-fee, online, and delivered by a Law Society of Ireland regulated firm.
How much does a shareholders agreement cost in Ireland?Our fixed fees start at €249 for a standard shareholders agreement and €249 for a founder shareholders agreement tailored to co-founders. More complex matters — investment readiness packs, KEEP scheme setup, share purchase agreement reviews — are also offered on fixed fees with full scope disclosed upfront. No hourly billing surprises.
Can you help with investor or VC due diligence?Yes. Our Investment Readiness Legal Pack and Cap Table Legal Health Check are designed specifically to get your company ready for angel or VC due diligence — identifying gaps in your corporate structure, IP assignment, shareholder agreements, and share register before investors find them.
What about minority shareholder rights in Ireland?Irish minority shareholders have statutory protections under the Companies Act 2014, including remedies for oppression (s.212) and the ability to petition for relief. If you are a minority shareholder being excluded from decisions, denied dividends, or pressured to sell — or a majority shareholder dealing with a difficult minority — our Minority Shareholder Rights Advice service covers your options on a fixed fee.
How fast can you deliver?Most fixed-fee products have a 5 to 7 working-day turnaround. Consultation calls are typically available within 3 working days. Urgent matters can be expedited — contact us before purchase.