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title: Shareholders' Agreement Checklist
description: A written shareholders' agreement is a vital component of any shareholding arrangement. Use this checklist to get started.
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# [Shareholders' Agreement Checklist](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/shareholders-agreement-checklist-0-0)

 Written by [James Price | JPAbusiness](https://blog.jpabusiness.com.au/seller/author/james-price-jpabusiness) | Mar 10, 2022 5:17:14 AM

If you're taking on an investing party or shareholder then a shareholders' agreement is vital. Use this checklist as a starting point and make sure you get sound commercial, tax and legal advice.

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