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— Defined voting and roles prevent conflicts and align stakeholders.
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— Arbitration and transfer rules minimize share or control disputes.
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— SEBI/Companies Act-compliant SHAs build trust and speed up funding.
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How We Work
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Company Assessment
We review your cap table, MoA/AoA, and SEBI/ROC compliance needs.
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Clause Planning
We outline key terms (e.g., ROFR, tag-along, voting thresholds).
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SHA Drafting
We craft a compliant SHA with stamp duty and governance clauses.
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Stakeholder Review
We revise based on feedback, ensuring all parties align.
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Execution and Filing
We finalize, support signing, and assist with ROC filings (e.g., SH-7).
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Ongoing Support (optional)
We also offer continued advisory services to support smooth post-execution compliance and any necessary amendments. Please note, this service is optional and will be provided at an additional charge.
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Information Required
Company structure documents under Companies Act, 2013.
Details of share ownership, types and stakeholder percentages.
Record of shareholders, their shares and contact details.
Prior SHAs or investment agreements affecting governance.
Clear terms avoid disputes over transfers or voting, per Companies Act.
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Legal Certainty
Enforceable clauses under Section 6 ensure governance stability.
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Flexible Amendments
Update via shareholder resolutions to adapt to business changes.
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Minority Protection
Section 151 safeguards small shareholders’ rights and interests.
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SEBI-compliant governance attracts investors and institutions.
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What You Receive
descriptionCustom Shareholder Agreement — Tailored SHA with clauses like ROFR, tag-along and voting rights.
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historyRevision Summary — Tracked changes from stakeholder feedback for transparency.
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upload_fileROC Filing Assistance (Optional) — Support for filings (e.g., Form SH-7) for AoA amendments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A Shareholders’ Agreement is a contract governing shareholder rights, voting and share transfers under the Companies Act, 2013, ensuring clear corporate governance and SEBI compliance for listed firms.
No, but it’s recommended for private and unlisted companies to clarify shareholder rights and avoid disputes, per the Companies Act, 2013, enhancing governance stability.
Key clauses include Right of First Refusal (ROFR), tag-along, drag-along, voting thresholds, anti-dilution and arbitration for dispute resolution, tailored to protect shareholder interests.
It includes protections like Section 151 rights for small shareholders and veto powers, ensuring fair treatment and compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.
Yes, via a shareholder resolution (e.g., 75% vote) as per the Companies Act, 2013, allowing flexibility for changing business needs or ownership structures.
Non-signers aren’t bound, limiting enforceability against them in disputes, per the Contract Act, 1872, potentially complicating shareholder governance.
Termination occurs by mutual consent or per termination clauses, requiring shareholder approval under the Companies Act, 2013, ensuring legal compliance.
It ensures SEBI-compliant governance, transparent shareholder rights and ROC filings (e.g., Form SH-7), building investor confidence and supporting funding.
Novam Legal crafts Companies Act-compliant Shareholders’ Agreements with expert clauses, ROC filing support (e.g., SH-7) and SEBI compliance for robust governance.
Yes, under the Stamp Act, 1899, stamp duty applies based on state laws, as it’s a binding contract, ensuring legal enforceability.
For listed firms, Shareholders’ Agreements comply with SEBI’s LODR Regulations, ensuring transparent governance, shareholder rights and investor protections.
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