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Co Founder Vesting Agreement Template for Singapore

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Co Founder Vesting Agreement

"Need a Co-Founder Vesting Agreement for my Singapore-based tech startup with two other founders, implementing a standard 4-year vesting schedule with 1-year cliff, starting January 2025, with equal share distribution among founders."

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The Co-Founder Vesting Agreement is essential for Singapore startups and new businesses to protect all parties' interests and ensure sustained commitment from founders. This agreement becomes particularly important when multiple founders are involved, or when external investment is being sought. It clearly defines how and when founders receive their full equity stakes, typically through a four-year vesting schedule with a one-year cliff. The agreement helps prevent situations where a founder leaves early with full equity, potentially damaging the company's future prospects. Under Singapore law, this agreement must comply with the Companies Act and related regulations regarding share issuance and transfer.
Suggested Sections

1. Parties: Identification of the co-founders and the company

2. Background: Context of the agreement and relationship between parties

3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Share Allocation: Initial distribution of shares between co-founders

5. Vesting Schedule: Timeline and conditions for share vesting

6. Cliff Period: Initial period before vesting begins

7. Termination Provisions: Consequences of leaving the company

8. Governing Law: Specification of Singapore law as governing law

Optional Sections

1. Acceleration Provisions: Conditions for accelerated vesting, applicable in scenarios such as change of control or IPO

2. Non-Compete Clause: Restrictions on competing activities to protect company interests

3. Intellectual Property Rights: Assignment of IP created during involvement with the company

4. Drag-Along Rights: Rights forcing minority shareholders to join in sale of the company

Suggested Schedules

1. Vesting Schedule: Detailed breakdown of vesting timeline and percentages

2. Share Certificate: Copy of share certificates or details of share allocation

3. Company Constitution: Reference to relevant articles affecting share transfers

4. Shareholders' Agreement: Reference to or incorporation of existing shareholders' agreement terms

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Head of Growth (Open Source Law) @ Genie AI | 3 x UCL-Certified in Contract Law & Drafting | 4+ Years Managing 1M+ Legal Documents | Serial Founder & Legal AI Author

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Clauses
Interpretation
Share Allocation
Vesting Schedule
Cliff Period
Founder Commitments
Termination
Share Transfer Restrictions
Drag-Along Rights
Tag-Along Rights
Right of First Refusal
Non-Competition
Non-Solicitation
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Tax Matters
Representations and Warranties
Bad Leaver Provisions
Good Leaver Provisions
Acceleration Events
Change of Control
Death and Incapacity
Dispute Resolution
Notices
Assignment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Industries

Companies Act (Cap. 50): Primary legislation governing company operations in Singapore, covering share issuance, transfer requirements, and directors' duties and responsibilities

Securities and Futures Act (Cap. 289): Regulates securities offerings, share restrictions, transfer limitations, and disclosure requirements for company shares

Employment Act (Cap. 91): Covers employment-related aspects including service agreements and work pass requirements for foreign co-founders

Income Tax Act (Cap. 134): Addresses tax implications of share vesting, treatment of shares as income, and employee equity schemes

Singapore Contract Law: Common law principles governing contract formation, validity, consideration requirements, and enforceability of terms

MAS Guidelines: Regulatory guidelines from the Monetary Authority of Singapore affecting company operations and securities

Corporate Governance Code: Guidelines and principles for corporate governance practices in Singapore companies

Intellectual Property Laws: Legislation protecting intellectual property rights and their assignment between co-founders and company

Competition Act: Laws governing fair competition and preventing anti-competitive practices in business operations

Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Regulations concerning the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore

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