Co-Founders Agreement (Simple)
A lighter-weight founders' agreement for an early, informal partnership — before an LLP or company structure is in place.
- Roles, responsibilities, and equity split clearly documented
- Basic vesting terms without full LLP-specific mechanics
- IP assignment for work created during the collaboration
- A starting point before formal incorporation, not a replacement for it
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Founders working together informally
Two or more people building something together before formal incorporation, wanting basic terms in writing early.
Very early-stage teams
Founders who aren't ready for the full complexity of an LLP or Shareholders' Agreement yet, but need more than a handshake.
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