Self-complete template. You get an editable Word template, plain-English guidance notes and a completion checklist, emailed to you after payment is confirmed. Written for use in Ireland.
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What You Receive
A ready-made Shareholders’ Agreement.
ready-made Word (.docx) and PDF, customised to your circumstances and ready to sign.
Delivered by email once your completed intake is received
Work of this kind is carried out by a solicitor regulated by the Law Society of Ireland. We are not a solicitor’s practice and do not provide it — to instruct a solicitor, use the Law Society of Ireland’s Find a Solicitor directory.
A solicitor would be assigned.
One round of revisions at no extra charge.
Not included: legal advice, tailoring, review, witnessing or filing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a shareholders agreement legally required in Ireland?
No — a shareholders agreement is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended for any company with more than one shareholder. Without one, the default rules of the Companies Act 2014 apply, which may not reflect what the shareholders actually agreed.
What is a share vesting schedule?
A vesting schedule is a provision in a shareholders agreement that requires founders or key employees to earn their shares over time (typically 3–4 years with a 1-year cliff). This prevents a founder from leaving early and retaining their full equity stake.
Can a shareholders agreement be enforced in Ireland?
Yes — a properly drafted shareholders agreement is a legally binding contract enforceable in the Irish courts. Breaches can give rise to injunctive relief and/or damages.
Related: Shares / Equity / Startup Law services
For Irish startups and co-founders setting up equity, raising investment, or navigating shareholder matters, see our dedicated category: Shares / Equity / Startup Law Ireland.
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