Vesting Agreement Startup Template for India

1. Accelerated Vesting: Provisions for accelerated vesting in case of specific events like company sale or IPO

2. Lock-in Period: Additional restrictions on share transfers for a specified period, often required for key employees or founders

3. Tag-Along Rights: Gives the share recipient the right to join in a sale if other shareholders are selling

4. Drag-Along Rights: Allows majority shareholders to force minority shareholders to join in a sale

5. Special Rights for Founders: Additional provisions specific to founder vesting arrangements

6. International Tax Provisions: Special clauses for recipients subject to foreign tax jurisdictions

7. Dispute Resolution: Detailed arbitration or mediation procedures if preferred over court jurisdiction

8. Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation: Restrictions on competitive activities and employee solicitation

1. Schedule 1 - Share Details: Detailed information about the shares/options including class, number, and nominal value

2. Schedule 2 - Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of the vesting timeline and milestones

3. Schedule 3 - Deed of Adherence: Form of deed to be signed by the recipient accepting the terms of any shareholders' agreement

4. Schedule 4 - Company Capitalization Table: Current cap table showing all shareholders and their holdings

5. Schedule 5 - Taxation Worksheet: Details of tax implications and calculations for reference

6. Appendix A - Share Transfer Forms: Template forms for executing share transfers

7. Appendix B - Board Resolutions: Copies of relevant board resolutions approving the vesting arrangement