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How to write a shareholders' agreement [video]

WRITTEN BYJames Price | JPAbusiness

If you are considering taking on a shareholder or other investing party, it is very important you ensure there is some form of written shareholders’ or partners’ agreement from the outset.

Use the agreement to make clear all parties’ investment and partnership intentions and responsibilities.

In this video I explain why you should have a shareholders' agreement and some of the key issues that need to be covered off in the document.

 

Download the Shareholders' Agreement Checklist here.

Shareholders agreement checklist cover 2022If you would like advice or support to prepare a shareholders' agreement for your business, contact the team at JPAbusiness for a confidential inital discussion.

 

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About James Price | JPAbusiness James Price has over 30 years’ experience in providing strategic, commercial and valuation advice to Australian and international business clients. James’ blogs provide business advice for aspiring and current small to mid-sized business owners, operators and managers.