Shareholder Contract Template for Australia

1. Tag-Along Rights: Used when minority shareholders need protection to sell their shares alongside majority shareholders

2. Drag-Along Rights: Included when majority shareholders may need to force minorities to join in a sale

3. Non-Compete Provisions: Required when shareholders are involved in similar businesses or could compete

4. Intellectual Property Rights: Necessary when the company has significant IP assets

5. Employee Share Scheme: Include when the company has or plans to implement employee share ownership

6. Put and Call Options: Used when shareholders want specific rights to buy or sell shares at predetermined terms

7. Dead-Lock Resolution: Important for companies with 50/50 ownership structures

8. Foreign Investment Provisions: Required when foreign shareholders are involved

9. Related Party Transactions: Necessary when shareholders have other business relationships with the company

1. Schedule 1 - Company Details: Details of company registration, share capital, and current directors

2. Schedule 2 - Shareholders' Details: List of shareholders with their shareholdings and contact information

3. Schedule 3 - Reserved Matters: Detailed list of decisions requiring special approval

4. Schedule 4 - Share Valuation Methodology: Agreed method for valuing shares for transfers or exits

5. Schedule 5 - Business Plan: Initial or current business plan if referenced in agreement

6. Schedule 6 - Deed of Accession: Template for new shareholders to join the agreement

7. Appendix A - Board Charter: Detailed governance procedures and board responsibilities

8. Appendix B - Share Transfer Notice: Template for share transfer notifications