Sweat Equity Partnership Agreement Template for United Arab Emirates

1. Intellectual Property Rights: Required when the sweat equity partner will be developing or using intellectual property

2. Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: Include when protecting business interests from competition is crucial

3. Employee Stock Option Pool: Necessary when planning future employee equity incentives

4. Tag-Along and Drag-Along Rights: Include for larger partnerships with potential future investment or sale scenarios

5. Free Zone Specific Provisions: Required when the business operates in a UAE free zone

6. Performance Metrics: Include when sweat equity vesting is tied to specific performance targets

7. International Operations: Required when business operations extend beyond UAE

8. Related Party Transactions: Include when partners have other business interests that may interact with the partnership

1. Schedule 1 - Service Description: Detailed scope of services to be provided as sweat equity

2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed timeline and conditions for equity vesting

3. Schedule 3 - Valuation Methodology: Agreed method for valuing sweat equity contribution

4. Schedule 4 - Performance Metrics: Specific KPIs or targets linked to equity vesting

5. Schedule 5 - Share Capital Structure: Detailed breakdown of shareholding pre and post sweat equity allocation

6. Schedule 6 - Business Plan: Overview of business objectives and strategic plans

7. Appendix A - Required Regulatory Approvals: List of necessary permits and registrations

8. Appendix B - Form of Shareholders' Resolution: Template for required corporate approvals

9. Appendix C - Deed of Adherence: Template for new parties joining the agreement