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Shareholders Agreement
Companies Act s.6-compliant SHA drafting by I-Pro. ROFR, tag/drag-along, anti-dilution, vesting, reserved matters, exit, dispute resolution clauses.
Turnaround
7–14 Days
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Government fee (est.)Stamp duty at actuals per State Stamp Act
Turnaround7–14 Days
Money-back accuracy. CA/CS specialist. Tracked client portal.
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Tracked client portal
Real-time status, end-to-end
Money-back accuracy
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Flat-fee pricing
No hidden charges, ever
About this service
Shareholders Agreement provides statutory compliance and legal protection under the governing regulatory frameworks in India. Our specialist CA/CS team handles document drafting, eligibility verification, and direct authority filings from initiation to final certification.
Eligibility & thresholds
Minimum
- Valid identity & address proof of applicant
- Active PAN & registered business premises
- Authorized representative authorization
Maximum
- Compliant under applicable regulatory laws
- No pending statutory disqualifications
- Valid across authorized operational jurisdictions
Statutory floor
- Pre-filing statutory documentation verification
- Official statutory fee schedule as per authority
- Mandatory periodic compliance filings post-approval
What's included
Everything in one transparent fee — no add-ons, no surprises.
Investor-Centric AOA Drafting
If you plan to raise institutional funding, standard Articles of Association (AOA) will not suffice. Venture capitalists demand specific clauses regarding right of first refusal (ROFR), tag-along/drag-along rights, and anti-dilution provisions. Our elite corporate lawyers draft sophisticated AOAs that anticipate future funding rounds, preventing costly and time-consuming structural overhauls when you secure term sheets.
Complex Multi-Founder Structuring
Co-founder disputes are the leading cause of early-stage startup failure. We don't just register your company; we advise on optimal equity splits, director roles, and authorized capital distribution. We provide templates for Co-Founder Agreements and vesting schedules, ensuring that the foundational relationship between partners is legally documented and aligned for long-term stability.
Rapid SPICe+ Processing Engine
Time is of the essence for startups. We utilize an advanced compliance engine that preemptively validates all data entered into the SPICe+ (INC-32) form. By cross-referencing PAN databases, checking DIN eligibility, and formatting registered office proofs perfectly, we eliminate typographical errors that typically cause frustrating ROC resubmission delays, ensuring first-pass approval.
Strategic Authorized Capital Advisory
Determining your initial Authorized Share Capital is a delicate balance. Set it too low, and you'll immediately face high fees to increase it during your first seed round. Set it too high, and you pay unnecessary upfront government stamp duty. We analyze your 12-to-18-month funding roadmap to recommend the exact optimal capital structure that minimizes immediate costs while accommodating your immediate growth.
ESOP Implementation Framework
Attracting top-tier talent in the startup ecosystem often requires offering Employee Stock Ownership Plans. A Private Limited Company is the only structure that efficiently supports this. As part of our premium advisory, we structure your initial cap table to accommodate a future ESOP pool seamlessly, ensuring you are ready to incentivize your founding team.
Comprehensive Post-Incorporation Toolkit
Receiving the Certificate of Incorporation is just the starting line. Within the first 30 to 180 days, you must open a bank account, appoint a statutory auditor (ADT-1), and file the Commencement of Business (INC-20A). We provide a complete post-incorporation execution service, handling these mandatory compliance milestones so you can focus entirely on product development and sales.
Government Fee Breakdown
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. All figures verified as of 25 August 2026.
| Fee Component | Amount (â‚ą) | Basis / Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholders Agreement Statutory Fee | Stamp duty at actuals per State Stamp Act | Official government fee schedule (separate from professional fee)Statutory Authority |
| Total Government Fee | Stamp duty at actuals per State Stamp Act | (for default assumptions stated below) |
Government charges only — separate from I-Pro's professional fee. Verified 25 August 2026.
Required documents
Each list identifies exactly what to provide — and what you do not need to submit. Use the accordions to expand.
- ›Identity Proof of Authorized Signatories — PAN card and Aadhaar / Passport of the authorized individuals signing the document.
- ›Commercial Term Sheet / Agreed Deal Particulars — Key commercial terms including consideration, tenure, milestones, and deliverables.
- ›Entity Incorporation & Authorization Proof — Certificate of Incorporation, LLP Agreement, or Board Resolution authorizing execution.
How it works
Each step is labelled with who performs it — Customer, I-Pro, or the Regulator. Form names are linked to the official portal.
- 1I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Drafting intake — collect KYC, MoA & AoA, cap ta...
Drafting intake — collect KYC, MoA & AoA, cap table, share certificates, existing SHA / Term Sheet. - 2I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Valuation report — Rule 8 Companies (Registratio...
Valuation report — Rule 8 Companies (Registration Offices and Fees) Rules 2014 (issue at premium) + FEMA pricing guidelines (cross-border — NDI Rules 2019 Rule 11 — internationally accepted methodology on arm's-length basis). - 3I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Drafting SHA — parties, recitals, cap table, boa...
Drafting SHA — parties, recitals, cap table, board composition, reserved matters, transfer restrictions (ROFR / ROFO / tag / drag), anti-dilution (BBWA / NBWA), vesting, exit, dispute resolution, R&W, indemnities, AoA consistency checklist. - 4I-Pro⏱ s.31 alteration of Articles — s.117[3][g] — 30 days
AoA consistency — ensure each SHA clause that re...
AoA consistency — ensure each SHA clause that requires AoA entrenchment is mirrored in AoA — file Form MGT-14 with RoC within 30 days of special resolution (s.31 alteration of Articles — s.117[3][g] — 30 days). - 5I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Stamp duty determination — Maharashtra Article 5...
Stamp duty determination — Maharashtra Article 5(g-a) 0.1% of investment (capped ₹5 lakh); Delhi / others — ₹1,000 flat; stamp duty on share transfer (Form SH-4 — 0.015% centralised post Finance Act 2019) separately. - 6I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Execution — board-resolution-backed signatories ...
Execution — board-resolution-backed signatories + two witnesses. - 7I-Pro⏱ share allotment — 30 days
Post-closing compliance — (a) Form PAS-3 (share ...
Post-closing compliance — (a) Form PAS-3 (share allotment — 30 days); (b) Form MGT-14 (special resolution amending AoA — 30 days); (c) Form FC-GPR (cross-border Investor — 30 days); (d) update register of members; (e) issue new share certificates (Form SH-1 — Companies [Share Capital and Debentures] Rules 2014 Rule 5); (f) update cap table; (g) KYC of Investor (PAN / KYC); (h) record retention at registered office. - 8I-Pro⏱ 1-2 Days
Annual compliance — ROC filings (AOC-4 / MGT-7 /...
Annual compliance — ROC filings (AOC-4 / MGT-7 / MGT-7A), FC-GPR updates (cross-border), cap table updates on subsequent rounds.
Post-registration compliance
What to file next. I-Pro handles these as part of the annual compliance package.
| Filing | Form | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty Adjudication & Stamping Penalty: Unstamped agreements inadmissible in evidence under Section 35 of Stamp Act | At execution | Pay appropriate stamp duty per State Stamp Act prior to or at execution |
| Electronic Signature Authentication Penalty: Loss of legal presumption of authenticity in commercial disputes | At execution | Class-3 DSC or Aadhaar e-Sign authentication under IT Act Section 10A |
| Mandatory Registration (where applicable) Penalty: Deed cannot affect immovable property or be received as evidence | One-time | Register with Sub-Registrar under Section 17 of Registration Act if immovable property >11m |
Penalties for non-compliance
Statutory penalties under governing regulatory provisions. Avoid non-compliance delays.
| Non-compliance | Provision | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Stamp Duty Adjudication & Stamping | At execution | Unstamped agreements inadmissible in evidence under Section 35 of Stamp Act |
| Electronic Signature Authentication | At execution | Loss of legal presumption of authenticity in commercial disputes |
| Mandatory Registration (where applicable) | One-time | Deed cannot affect immovable property or be received as evidence |
Common mistakes to avoid
Avoidable filing errors that cause delays or rejection. Each can be resolved before submission.
- 1Mismatched applicant legal name or identity details across KYC proofsWhy: Government verification APIs cross-check with UIDAI and MCA databases and automatically flag discrepancies in spelling or dates.Fix: Our specialists pre-validate your documents against official government databases before portal filing.
- 2Submitting outdated utility bills or non-notarized commercial leasesWhy: Premises proofs older than 60 days or defective landlord NOCs trigger statutory scrutiny queries and multi-week processing delays.Fix: We verify recent billing dates and provide pre-formatted, legally vetted landlord NOC and lease formats.
- 3Selecting incorrect classification, turnover slab, or statutory activity codeWhy: Applications filed under inappropriate classifications attract show-cause notices and potential rejection without statutory fee refund.Fix: We conduct a statutory scope assessment to align your application with the exact regulatory requirements.
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