What is Founder / Shareholder Agreement?
- What is this service?
- A founder agreement defines equity split, vesting schedules, roles, IP ownership, exit terms and dispute resolution between co-founders.
- Who needs it?
- A founder agreement defines equity split, vesting schedules, roles, IP ownership, exit terms and dispute resolution between co-founders.
- When is it required?
- Typically when: any individual or business with a clear matter. Review full eligibility below.
- Key outcome / deliverable
- Dispatch / filing & follow-up — delivered to your dashboard vault with supporting references.
- Basic conditions
- Any individual or business with a clear matter · KYC documents of all parties involved · Existing agreements, invoices or correspondence
Quick answers
- Definition
- A founder agreement defines equity split, vesting schedules, roles, IP ownership, exit terms and dispute resolution between co-founders.
- Who needs it
- Any individual or business with a clear matter
- Documents required
- ID & address proof of parties, Detailed timeline of facts
- Cost
- From INR 2,999 professional fee; government fee shown separately and confirmed before payment.
- Professional timeline
- 3-5 working days
- Process
- 5 tracked steps: Matter assessment → Documents & evidence review → Expert drafting…
- Authority
- Not applicable — private legal drafting (courts / authorities only if filing is chosen)
- After approval
- Dispatch / filing & follow-up
Packages & transparent pricing
What you pay, line by line
Our professional fee and the government charge are always shown separately.
- Professional feeLegal Munshi's fee for the agreed scope
- INR 5,699
- Government feePaid to the authority
- FREE
- GST (18%)On the professional fee
- INR 1,025.82
Where your money goes
- Our fee INR 5,699
- GST 18% INR 1,025.82
- Government fee FREE
Standard — you are only ever charged the professional fee plus GST at checkout; government fees are collected at actuals.
Starter
INR 2,999INR 5,999
- Professional fee
- INR 2,999
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Standard — 3-5 working days
- 1 expert consultation session
- Personalised document checklist
- Document review & verification
- Application drafting & filing
- Acknowledgement tracking
- Email support
Standard
INR 5,699INR 7,699
- Professional fee
- INR 5,699
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Priority — 3-5 working days
- Everything in Starter
- Dedicated compliance expert
- Government fee coordination
- Faster priority processing
- Objection / query handling
- 2 progress review calls
- Phone & WhatsApp support
Premium
INR 9,299INR 12,099
- Professional fee
- INR 9,299
- Government fee
- FREE
- Taxes
- ~18% as applicable
Fast-track + 12 months support
- Everything in Standard
- Dedicated CA / advocate
- 12 months post-completion support
- Zero hidden charges guarantee
- Free 3-month bookkeeping
- Annual compliance calendar
- Priority 24×7 concierge
| Component | How it's shown |
|---|---|
| Professional fee | Package price above (verified live) — this is what Legal Munshi charges for its service. |
| Government fee | Shown per package above when verified.No government fee for drafting itself. Stamp duty / court fee applies only if the document is executed or filed — NOT CONFIGURED, confirmed before payment. |
| Taxes | As applicable on the professional-fee invoice — shown before payment, never hidden. |
| Add-ons | Only admin-configured add-ons in the calculator below; nothing invented at checkout. |
What you get
- Dedicated expert & single point of contact
- 100% online document vault
- Application drafting & multiple review
- Government filing & fee coordination
- Real-time status tracking dashboard
- Certificate delivery & digital storage
- Final certificate/outcome: Dispatch / filing & follow-up
Eligibility & applicability
4 criteria- Any individual or business with a clear matter
- KYC documents of all parties involved
- Existing agreements, invoices or correspondence
- Facts and timeline shared truthfully with counsel
Documents required
Provided by you (the applicant) unless noted. Accepted formats: clear phone scans or PDFs — your expert verifies each file before filing.
Mandatory (2)
ID & address proof of parties
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- PAN/Aadhaar/passport
Detailed timeline of facts
Required- Format:
- Clear scan / PDF / JPG
- Provided by:
- Customer / applicant
- Shared securely with your counsel
Conditional / optional (2)
Existing agreements or contracts
OptionalAny signed documents in the matter
Correspondence & evidence
OptionalEmails, messages, invoices, receipts
Step-by-step: Founder / Shareholder Agreement journey
- Step 1Consultation
Matter assessment
Day 1
A qualified advocate evaluates facts, rights and remedies.
- Step 2Documents
Documents & evidence review
Day 1-2
Every relevant record reviewed under attorney privilege.
- Step 3Review
Expert drafting
Day 2-4
Custom draft — no copy-paste templates — citing current law.
- Step 4Review
Your review & approval
Day 4-5
Unlimited revisions until you are fully satisfied.
- Step 5Filing / Processing
Dispatch / filing & follow-up
Day 5+
Sent by registered post / email / filed in court with tracking.
Timeline & SLA
Our professional work
3-5 working days
Drafting, review & filing by our team.
Authority-controlled time
Varies — never promised
Registrations, examinations & approvals depend on N/A — private drafting workload.
Dependencies
Complete documents, prompt OTP/e-sign responses and query replies keep the file moving.
Estimate your cost
Base = verified package price. Add-ons come from admin-controlled rules — nothing hardcoded.
Estimated total
INR 5,699
Estimate only. Government fees and taxes are confirmed item-wise before payment. Taxes as applicable.
Check your eligibility
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Which best describes you or your organisation?
Real-time application journey
The same status vocabulary you'll see in your dashboard once your application begins — tap each stage to see your responsibilities and who acts.
Your application journey
The same status vocabulary used in your dashboard once you order — no conflicting systems.
Tap any stage to see exactly what you must do — and what Legal Munshi handles.
Founder / Shareholder Agreement vs alternatives
An honest comparison so you pick the structure that fits your stage. Not sure? Book a free consultation.
| Factor | Founder / Shareholder Agreement | Legal Notice Drafting ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | A founder agreement defines equity split, vesting schedules, roles, IP ownership, exit terms and dispute resolution between co-founders | A legal notice is a formal communication drafted by an advocate that asserts your rights — most disputes settle at this stage without a lawsuit |
| Starting professional fee | INR 2,999 | INR 999 |
| Typical professional timeline | 3-5 working days | 2-3 working days |
| Complexity | Moderate | Moderate |
| Liability protection | Depends on structure | Depends on structure |
| Annual compliance burden | Per activity | Per activity |
FAQs about Founder / Shareholder Agreement
The basics (7)
A founder agreement defines equity split, vesting schedules, roles, IP ownership, exit terms and dispute resolution between co-founders.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Learn from “How long does the complete process take?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Learn from “What if my application gets rejected or objected to?” — read the full answer below before you apply.
- Submitting Founder / Shareholder Agreement with mismatched names across PAN, Aadhaar and address proof — the single most common cause of queries.
- Choosing the wrong category, class or form on day one and paying twice to correct it later.
- Ignoring the first query notice instead of replying with evidence within the deadline.
How we prevent them: document verification before filing, category/class checks, and written query replies with evidence.
Rejections, queries & risks
- What if my application gets rejected or objected to?
- Legal Munshi is not the government and cannot promise authority-controlled timelines or approvals. Professional work is guaranteed; authority decisions are not.
Compliance & renewal
- This registration is valid for As per terms — track renewal before expiry to avoid operating without a valid certificate.
- Do you provide support after completion?
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