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This Plan was approved and adopted by the Board of Directors and by the stockholders on [DATE]. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE [COMPANY NAME] has formulated this Plan, in furtherance of the corporate policy of the Company, for creating an environment conducive to higher growth opportunities for its Employees and the Employees of its Affiliates, and with a view to align the interests of such Employees and those of the shareholders by creating a common sense of purpose towards creating sustainable shareholder value. DEFINITIONS Administrator shall mean the Compensation Committee of the Board (or a subcommittee thereof) acting in its capacity as Administrator of the Plan. Applicable Laws shall mean the legal requirements related to the Plan and the option under applicable provisions of the securities laws of [STATE/PROVINCE]. Board shall mean the Company's Board of Directors. Company shall mean [NAME OF COMPANY]. Option Shares shall mean the number of shares of Common Stock subject to the option as specified in the attached Exhibit A. Optionee shall mean the person eligible to avail the Stock Option Plan. Permanent Disability shall mean the inability of the Optionee to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which is expected to result in death or to be of continuous duration of [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months or more. Plan shall mean this Stock Option Plan. GRANT OF OPTION The Company hereby grants to the eligible person (the \"Optionee\") an option to purchase shares of Common Stock under the Plan. The date on which this option is granted (the \"Grant Date\"), the number of shares of Common Stock purchasable under this option (the \"Option Shares\"), the exercise price payable per share (the \"Exercise Price\"), the applicable vesting schedule by which this option shall vest and become exercisable incrementally for the Option Shares (the \"Vesting Schedule\") and the date to be used to measure the maximum term of this option (the \"Expiration Date\") are indicated on the attached Exhibit A to this Plan. The remaining terms and conditions governing this option shall be as set forth in this Plan. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE GRANT OF OPTIONS The criteria to be fulfilled by an Employee for being considered an Eligible Employee may be prescribed by the Committee from time to time. Only Employees fulfilling such criteria and who are not Disqualified Employees shall be considered Eligible Employees for the purposes of this Plan. An option can be granted only to an Eligible Employee who has been selected by the Committee. While selecting Eligible Employees for the award of grants and for deciding the number of options to be granted to such Eligible Employees, the Committee may be guided by the following considerations (i.e. eligibility criteria): Number of years of service Job profile and grade Performance rating or key result area appraisal Any other factors the Board of Directors or the Committee may deem appropriate. OPTION TERM The term of this option shall commence on the Grant Date and continue to be in effect until the close of business on the last business day prior to the Expiration Date specified in the attached Exhibit A, unless sooner terminated in accordance with this Plan. LIMITED TRANSFERABILITY This option shall be neither transferable nor assignable by the Optionee other than by will or the laws of inheritance following the Optionee's death and may be exercised, during the Optionee's lifetime, only by the Optionee. DATE OF EXERCISE This option shall vest and become exercisable for the Option Shares in a series of installments in accordance with the Vesting Schedule set forth in the attached Exhibit A. As the option vests and becomes exercisable for such installments, those installments shall accumulate, and the option shall remain exercisable for the accumulated installments until the last business day prior to the Expiration Date or any sooner termination of the option term. CESSATION OF SERVICE The option mentioned above shall terminate (and this option shall cease to be outstanding) prior to the Expiration Date should any of the following provisions become applicable: Except as otherwise expressly provided in subparagraphs 8.1.2 through 8.1.7 of this Paragraph 8, should the Optionee cease to remain in Continuous Service for any reason while this option is outstanding, then the Optionee shall have until the close of business on the last business day prior to the expiration of the [NUMBER OF MONTHS]-month period measured from the date of such cessation of Continuous Service during which to exercise this option for any or all of the Option Shares for which this option is vested and exercisable at the time of the Optionee's cessation of Continuous Service, but in no event shall this option be exercisable at any time after the close of business on the last business day prior to the Expiration Date. In the event the Optionee ceases Continuous Service by reason of his or her death while this option is outstanding, then this option may be exercised, for any or all of the Option Shares for which this option is vested and exercisable at the time of the Optionee's cessation of Continuous Service, by (i) the personal representative of the Optionee's estate or (ii) the person or persons to whom the option is transferred pursuant to the Optionee's will or the laws of inheritance following the Optionee's death. However, if the Optionee dies while holding this option and has an effective beneficiary designation in effect for this option at the time of his or her death, then the designated beneficiary or beneficiaries shall have the exclusive right to exercise this option following the Optionee's death. Any such right to exercise this option shall lapse, and this option shall cease to be outstanding, upon the close of business on the last business day prior to the earlier of (a) the expiration of the twelve (12)-month period measured from the date of the Optionee's death or (b) the Expiration Date. Upon the expiration of such limited exercise period, this option shall terminate and cease to be outstanding for any exercisable Option Shares for which the option has not otherwise been exercised. Should the Optionee cease Continuous Service by reason of Permanent Disability while this option is outstanding, then the Optionee shall have until the close of business on the last business day prior to the expiration of the twelve (12)-month period measured from the date of such cessation of Continuous Service during which to exercise this option for any or all of the Option Shares for which this option is vested and exercisable at the time of such cessation of Continuous Service. In no event, however, shall this option be exercisable at any time after the close of business on the last business day prior to the Expiration Date. Except as otherwise precluded by Applicable Laws, should (i) the Optionee cease Continuous Service after completion of at least three (3) years of Continuous Service and (ii) the sum of the Optionee's attained age and completed years of Continuous Service at the time of such cessation of service equals or exceeds seventy (70) years, then the Optionee shall have until the close of business on the last business day prior to the expiration of the thirty-six (36)-month period measured from the date of such cessation of Continuous Service during which to exercise this option for any or all of the Option Shares for which this option is vested and exercisable at the time of such cessation of Continuous Service. 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ORGANISATION OF THE COMPANY The affairs of the Company will be managed by a board of [NUMBER] directors unless changed by a unanimous Directors' Resolution. The present directors of the Company are [DIRECTORS' NAMES]. It is agreed that [SHAREHOLDERS' NAMES] shall each be entitled to elect one director to the board of directors of the Company so long as each is a Shareholder. Two (2) directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business at any meeting of the board of directors. At all meetings of the board of directors, every motion to be carried must receive a majority of the votes cast, subject to the provisions of subparagraphs 2.4 and 2.5. Unless otherwise agreed, board meetings will be held at the head office of the Company. In the event that a nominee to the Board of one of the Shareholders shall fail to vote and act as a director to carry out the provisions of this agreement, then the shareholders agree to exercise their right as shareholders of the Company and in accordance with the Articles of the Company to remove such nominee from the Board and to elect in the place or stead thereof such individual who will use his/her best efforts to carry out the provisions of this agreement but only in the event that the Shareholder whose nominee has been removed fails to appoint a successor within a period of fourteen days from the date such nominee has been removed. The election, appointment and determination of officers and the auditors and advisors of the Company, the defining of their duties and functions and the salaries and remuneration to be paid to them will be a function of the board of directors. Until changed by the board of directors, the Officers of the Company and their annual salaries shall be: Office Held: Director: [NAME] [SALARY] Secretary: [NAME] [SALARY] All direct out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed provided these falls within guidelines set out by the Board of Directors from time to time. Until otherwise agreed, each officer of the Company will commit to spending his/her full time on the affairs of the Company. Until changed by the board of directors, the auditors and advisors of the Company shall be: Auditor: Legal Advisors: There shall be kept, in such bank or banks (including trust companies) as may be determined by the board of directors, bank accounts of the Company in which shall be deposited all monies received by the Company in the course of carrying on business from time to time. All payments on account of the Company shall be made by cheques drawn on the bank account and all cheques, drafts or other instruments drawn and made for the purposes of the business of the Company shall be executed by such directors, officers or employees as may from time to time be authorized so to do by the board of directors. Subject to paragraph 2.6, all decisions relating to the management and control of the business of the Company shall be determined by the board of directors of the Company, provided always that the following matters shall be determined by a Special Directors' Resolution: any capital expenditures greater than xxxx; any lease commitments greater than xxxx; the acquisition of any business interests by the Company; the elections of officers of the Company; the payment of any cash dividends or stock dividends to Shareholders of the Company; the issuance of any debt obligations of the Company; the disposal of the whole or any part of the business, undertaking, or assets of the Company outside the normal course of business of the Company the transfer of any shares of the Company; changes or variations in the objects or powers of the Company; the liquidation or winding up of the Company; the approval of any contracts or transactions outside the normal course of business; the execution of any contract involving a consideration greater than xxxx within the normal course of business; the lending of money by the Company; the guarantee by the Company of the debts or obligations of any other person, firm or body corporate; any non-budgeted expenditures greater than xxxx; business plan and/or budgets. The following decisions shall be determined by a Unanimous Directors' Resolution: alterations, variations or changes to the authorized or issued capital of the Company; the salaries and bonuses of officers and directors of the Company; the issue, redemption or purchase of any Shares; and changes in the number of directors of the Company The Shareholders may pledge any of their Shares as security for any borrowings by them provided the pledgee executes an agreement, in writing, providing that the pledgee shall be subject to all of the terms of this Agreement. The board of directors shall meet at least four times during each fiscal year of the Company. Any director can call a meeting provided 10 days notice is given. Notice may be waived. During the first year from the date of this agreement, the board of directors shall meet on a monthly basis. Directors may elect to attend a board meeting by telephone conference call. Each Shareholder shall, for so long as s/he is the owner of shares of the Company devote such of his/her business, time and energy as may be reasonably required to carry on the business of the Company and the Shareholder shall use his/her best efforts, skill and abilities to promote the interests of the Company. Each Shareholder agrees that he/she will not engage, without the consent of the other Shareholders, in a business which is directly competitive to that of the Company. 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NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. 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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. ","Independent Contractor Agreement","6",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[161],{"label":162,"url":163},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"description":167,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":168,"pages":154,"size":155,"extension":10,"preview":169,"thumb":170,"svgFrame":171,"seoMetadata":172,"parents":173,"keywords":178,"url":179},"ASSIGNMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS This Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights (the \"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (The \"Company\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [Supplier NAME] (The \"Supplier\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS [SPECIFY] (the \"[SPECIFY] Agreement\"), and WHEREAS Definitions Where a term does not appear in the Agreement, the definition below shall have no application. In the event of conflict between the definition of a term in the Agreement and the definition stated below, the definition below shall govern. \"Affiliate\" means, with respect to any Party, any other Person which is affiliated with such Party, and for the purposes hereof: [NUMBER] Persons will be considered to be affiliated with one another if [NUMBER] of them controls the other, or if both of them are controlled by a common third party; [NUMBER] Person will be considered to control another Person if it has the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of the other Person, whether directly or indirectly, through [NUMBER] or more intermediaries or otherwise, and whether by virtue of the ownership of shares or other equity interests, the holding of voting rights or contractual rights, or otherwise; and in the case of Company, \"Affiliate\" shall include [SPECIFY COMPANY NAME]. \"Agreement\" means this Agreement and all Specific Terms, Schedules or Documents attached thereto, which have been agreed to by the Parties from time to time. \"Company\" means the [YOUR COMPANY] and each of its Affiliates and Subsidiaries. \"Business Day\" means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or [COUNTRY] statutory holiday. \"Encumbrance\" includes a mortgage, charge, pledge, hypothec, lien or security interest of any kind. \"Fees\" means Fees paid to Supplier under the [SPECIFY] Agreement. \"Infringement Claim\" means all notices, demands, claims, actions, proceedings, suits, judgments, orders and awards of any kind which allege or adjudicate that: a) any conception, design, manufacture, assembly, testing, repair, use, sale, licensing, offer for sale or for license, importation, exportation or any distribution or offer for distribution of any Design(s); or b) any conception, design, use, practice, delivery, licensing, offer for delivery or for license, or any distribution or offer for distribution of any Service(s); or c) any inducing, procuring, contributing, authorizing, aiding or abetting in relation to any of the acts set out in a) or b) above; whether in [COUNTRY] or abroad, directly or indirectly infringes, violates or misappropriates any Intellectual Property Right. \"Intellectual Property Right\" means any right in or to a [COUNTRY] or foreign patent, patent application, utility model, inventor's certificate, copyright, moral right, trade-mark, trade name, service mark, trade secret, know-how, confidential information, mask work or integrated circuit topography, industrial design or other intellectual property right of any kind, whether or not registered or registerable. \"Modification\" includes any translation, abridgment, condensation, revision, correction, improvement, enhancement, customization, expansion, addition, Update, Upgrade or other modification to a Design. \"Party\" or \"Parties\" means SUPLIER or the Company, or SUPLIER and the Company collectively as the context requires. \"Person\" or \"person\" includes an individual, corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated organization, government or any agency or instrumentality thereof or any other entity recognized by law. \"Subsidiary\" shall have the meaning ascribed to it under the [SPECIFY ACT], as amended. \"Use\" means any act which, would constitute exercise of an Intellectual Property Right including, without limitation, to exploit commercially, modify, copy, translate, create derivative works, sublicense and distribute. Assignement Assignment In consideration of the Payment, by Company, of the Fees, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledges by Supplier, Supplier hereby expressly and irrevocably assigns and transfers to Company all rights, including, without limitation, all Intellectual Property Rights, in and to the design attached as Exhibit [SPECIFY] hereto (the \"Design\") performed by Supplier pursuant to this Agreement. Waiver of Moral Rights Supplier hereby expressly and irrevocably waives, and represents that it has obtained from any employee or any other person who has provided services to or on behalf of Supplier in respect of the Design and will obtain from any other person who will provide services to or on behalf of Supplier in relation to the Design provided to Company by Supplier under this Agreement, an express and irrevocable waiver in favor of Company of, any and all moral rights arising under the Copyright Act ([TERRITORY/COUNTRY]) as amended (or any successor legislation of similar force and effect) or under similar legislation in other jurisdictions or at common law that Supplier and such persons, as authors, have with respect to the Design(s), including, without limitation, the right to attribution of authorship, the right to restrain any distortion, mutilation or other modification of the work and the right to prohibit any use of the work in association with a Design, service, cause or institution that might be prejudicial to such individuals' honor or reputation. Intellectual Property Rights. For greater certainty, but without otherwise limiting these Specific Terms: Company shall have the right to protect, or seek any protection of, Intellectual Property Rights in and to the Design; Supplier hereby agrees that it shall not: use or claim any Intellectual Property Rights in the Design; or produce any other design which is substantially similar to the Design developed for Company pursuant to this Agreement; and Company, and any person authorized by Company, shall be exclusively entitled to Use the Design, or any part or parts thereof, without any restriction, Term The term of this Agreement, including the assignment and waiver made hereunder, shall be deemed to have been made and to have come into force and effect as of the Effective Date set forth at the beginning of this Agreement. Representations and Warranties Supplier represents and warrants to Company, and acknowledges Company's reliance upon such representations and warranties, that: Supplier has all rights, power and authority required in order to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement and to grant the Intellectual Property Rights in the Design free and clear of all encumbrances, in accordance with this Agreement; There is no requirement for Supplier representative to obtain any other authorization, consent or approval from Supplier as a condition to the enforceability of any provision of this Agreement or the lawful conclusion of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.","Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/assignment-of-intellectual-property-rights-D5206.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/5206.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#5206.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[174,175],{"label":33,"url":99},{"label":176,"url":177},"Transfer & Assignment Agreements","transfer-assignment-agreement","assignment intellectual property rights","/template/assignment-of-intellectual-property-rights-D5206",false,{"seo":182,"reviewer":194,"legal_disclaimer":198,"quick_facts":199,"at_a_glance":201,"personas":205,"variants":230,"glossary":258,"clauses":295,"how_to_fill":346,"common_mistakes":387,"faqs":412,"industries":440,"comparisons":456,"diy_vs_lawyer":468,"jurisdictions":481,"related_template_ids_curated":502,"schema":514,"classification":515},{"meta_title":183,"meta_description":184,"primary_keyword":185,"secondary_keywords":186},"Share Donation Agreement Template (Free Word)","Free share donation agreement template for transferring shares as a gift. Covers donor, donee, share details, warranties, and conditions. Free Word and PDF download.","share donation agreement template",[22,187,188,189,190,191,192,193],"share transfer agreement template","stock donation agreement template","gift of shares agreement","share donation agreement free","share donation agreement word","equity donation agreement template","transfer of shares as gift template",{"name":195,"credential":196,"reviewed_date":197},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":200,"legal_review_recommended":198,"signature_required":198,"notarization_required":180},"advanced",{"what_it_is":202,"when_you_need_it":203,"whats_inside":204},"A Share Donation Agreement is a legally binding document in which a donor voluntarily transfers ownership of shares in a company to a donee for no monetary consideration. This free Word download covers donor and donee identification, share class and quantity, representations and warranties, conditions to completion, and governing law — ready to edit online and export as PDF.\n","Use it when gifting shares to a family member, employee, charitable organization, or other third party without receiving payment in return. It is also used in estate planning, corporate restructuring, and philanthropic giving programs.\n","Donor and donee details, a description of the shares being donated including class and number, representations and warranties from the donor, conditions precedent to transfer, tax and regulatory acknowledgments, and a governing law clause.\n",[206,210,214,218,222,226],{"title":207,"use_case":208,"icon_asset_id":209},"Business owners and founders","Gifting equity to family members as part of succession or estate planning","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":211,"use_case":212,"icon_asset_id":213},"Corporate HR and compensation teams","Documenting share awards given to employees outside a formal equity plan","persona-hr-manager",{"title":215,"use_case":216,"icon_asset_id":217},"Estate planning lawyers and advisors","Formalizing share gifts that form part of a testamentary or inter vivos plan","persona-legal-counsel",{"title":219,"use_case":220,"icon_asset_id":221},"Nonprofit and charitable organizations","Receiving donated listed or unlisted shares from corporate or individual donors","persona-nonprofit-exec",{"title":223,"use_case":224,"icon_asset_id":225},"Family office managers","Transferring portfolio company shares between family members across generations","persona-family-office",{"title":227,"use_case":228,"icon_asset_id":229},"Startup founders","Donating founder shares to advisors, charities, or co-founders without a sale","persona-startup-founder",[231,235,238,242,246,250,254],{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Transferring shares between family members as an inter vivos gift","Share Donation Agreement (Family Transfer)","share-donation-agreement-D341",{"situation":236,"recommended_template":237,"slug":234},"Donating listed public company shares to a registered charity","Share Donation Agreement (Charitable Gift)",{"situation":239,"recommended_template":240,"slug":241},"Selling shares for consideration rather than gifting them","Share Purchase Agreement","share-purchase-agreement-deemed-dividend-D342",{"situation":243,"recommended_template":244,"slug":245},"Transferring all shares as part of a business acquisition","Share Transfer Agreement","stock-transfer-agreement-D14069",{"situation":247,"recommended_template":248,"slug":249},"Awarding shares to an employee under a formal equity incentive plan","Equity Award Agreement","shared-equity-agreement-D12875",{"situation":251,"recommended_template":252,"slug":253},"Granting an option to purchase shares rather than donating them outright","Stock Option Agreement","employee-stock-option-agreement-D12613",{"situation":255,"recommended_template":256,"slug":257},"Transferring shares as part of a broader estate distribution","Assignment of Interest Agreement","assignment-agreement-D12542",[259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280,283,286,289,292],{"term":260,"definition":261},"Donor","The individual or entity that currently owns the shares and is transferring them to the donee for no monetary consideration.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Donee","The individual or entity receiving the gifted shares, who acquires all associated rights and obligations upon completion.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Share Class","A designated category of shares — such as common, preferred, or Class A — each carrying distinct voting rights, dividend entitlements, and liquidation preferences.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Gift Tax","A tax imposed in certain jurisdictions on the transfer of property — including shares — from one person to another for no or inadequate consideration.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Deed of Gift","A formal written instrument used in some jurisdictions to evidence a gratuitous transfer of property, sometimes required alongside or instead of a donation agreement.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Representations and Warranties","Factual statements made by the donor at the time of signing, confirming ownership, authority to transfer, and the absence of encumbrances on the shares.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"Encumbrance","Any lien, pledge, charge, security interest, or restriction that limits the donor's ability to freely transfer the shares.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Conditions Precedent","Requirements that must be satisfied before the share transfer becomes legally effective — such as board approval, regulatory consent, or execution of a stock transfer form.",{"term":284,"definition":285},"Stock Transfer Form","A statutory instrument required in many jurisdictions to formally record the change of registered ownership of shares in the company's register.",{"term":287,"definition":288},"Beneficial Ownership","The right to enjoy the economic benefits of shares — dividends, sale proceeds — even when legal title is registered in another party's name.",{"term":290,"definition":291},"Consideration","Something of value exchanged between parties to a contract. In a donation agreement, consideration from the donee is absent or nominal, distinguishing the arrangement from a sale.",{"term":293,"definition":294},"Capital Gains Tax","A tax on the increase in value of an asset — including shares — between acquisition and disposal. In some jurisdictions, a gift is treated as a deemed disposal triggering capital gains liability for the donor.",[296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336,341],{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Parties and recitals","Identifies the donor and donee by full legal name and address, states the nature of the transaction as a gift, and provides the commercial context for the donation.","This Share Donation Agreement is entered into on [DATE] between [DONOR FULL NAME / LEGAL ENTITY NAME] of [ADDRESS] ('Donor') and [DONEE FULL NAME / LEGAL ENTITY NAME] of [ADDRESS] ('Donee'). The Donor wishes to donate [NUMBER] [CLASS] shares in [COMPANY NAME] (Registration No. [NUMBER]) to the Donee as an absolute gift.","Using a trade name instead of the registered legal entity name for corporate donors or donees. This creates a mismatch with the company's share register and can delay or void the transfer.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Description of donated shares","Precisely identifies the shares being donated — company name, registration number, share class, number of shares, and the nominal or par value per share.","The donated shares comprise [NUMBER] [CLASS] shares of [COMPANY NAME] (Company Registration No. [NUMBER]), each with a nominal value of $[PAR VALUE] ('Donated Shares'), representing approximately [X]% of the issued share capital of the Company as at the date of this Agreement.","Omitting the share class or specifying shares by percentage only. If new shares are issued between signing and completion, a percentage-only description creates ambiguity about exactly which shares transferred.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Donor's representations and warranties","The donor confirms they are the sole legal and beneficial owner of the shares, have authority to donate them, and that the shares are free from all liens, charges, and encumbrances.","The Donor represents and warrants to the Donee that: (a) the Donor is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Donated Shares; (b) the Donated Shares are free from any Encumbrance; (c) the Donor has full power and authority to enter into and perform this Agreement; and (d) no consent or approval is required to effect the transfer other than as set out in Schedule 1.","Limiting warranties to legal ownership without confirming the absence of encumbrances. A pledge or security interest the donee is unaware of can be enforced against the shares after transfer.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Conditions precedent to transfer","Lists the requirements that must be met before the transfer completes — typically board approval, pre-emption rights waiver, and execution of the stock transfer form.","Completion of the donation is conditional upon: (a) the board of directors of [COMPANY NAME] approving the registration of the Donee as holder of the Donated Shares; (b) any pre-emption rights under the Company's articles of association being waived in writing; and (c) execution of a duly completed stock transfer form by the Donor.","Ignoring pre-emption rights in the company's articles of association or shareholders' agreement. Existing shareholders may have a right of first refusal that applies even to gratuitous transfers in some jurisdictions.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Completion mechanics","Sets out what must happen on the completion date — delivery of the stock transfer form, share certificates, and any other instruments needed to effect the transfer.","On or before [COMPLETION DATE], the Donor shall deliver to the Donee: (a) a duly executed stock transfer form in respect of the Donated Shares; (b) the original share certificate(s) representing the Donated Shares, or a statutory declaration of loss if certificates cannot be located; and (c) any other documents required to register the Donee as holder.","Not specifying a completion date or delivery mechanism. Open-ended completion obligations create disputes about when the gift is actually effective and when tax events are triggered.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Tax acknowledgment and allocation","Each party acknowledges their own responsibility for any tax liability arising from the donation — gift tax, capital gains tax, or stamp duty — and confirms they have taken independent advice.","Each party acknowledges that: (a) the Donor may incur capital gains tax or gift tax as a result of the donation, for which the Donor is solely responsible; (b) the Donee accepts the Donated Shares with a cost basis of $[AMOUNT / market value at transfer date] for the purposes of any future disposal; and (c) each party has obtained or had the opportunity to obtain independent tax advice prior to signing.","Omitting the tax acknowledgment clause entirely. Without it, a donee who later faces an unexpected tax liability — such as inheriting the donor's low cost basis — has no documented confirmation they were informed of the risk.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"No consideration","Expressly states that the donation is made for nil or nominal consideration, distinguishing the agreement from a sale and establishing the gratuitous nature of the transfer.","The Donee acknowledges that the Donated Shares are transferred for nil consideration and that no payment is made or promised by the Donee to the Donor in connection with this Agreement.","Inserting nominal consideration of $1 to 'ensure enforceability' without legal advice. In some jurisdictions this can transform the transaction into a sale with different tax consequences; in others, gratuitous transfers are fully enforceable without nominal consideration.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Restrictions and lock-up (if applicable)","Sets out any post-donation restrictions on the donee — lock-up periods, drag-along obligations, or ongoing adherence to a shareholders' agreement.","The Donee agrees that, as a condition of receiving the Donated Shares, the Donee shall: (a) execute the Deed of Adherence attached at Schedule 2 and become bound by the terms of the Shareholders' Agreement dated [DATE]; and (b) not transfer, charge, or encumber the Donated Shares for a period of [X] months from the Completion Date without prior written consent of the Company.","Failing to require the donee to adhere to an existing shareholders' agreement. If the donee is not bound by that agreement, they may act as a rogue shareholder — voting against the majority or refusing drag-along obligations.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Confidentiality","Prohibits both parties from disclosing the terms of the donation to third parties, except as required by law, regulatory authorities, or professional advisors.","Each party shall keep the terms of this Agreement strictly confidential and shall not disclose them to any third party without the prior written consent of the other party, except: (a) to professional advisors bound by professional duties of confidentiality; (b) as required by applicable law or regulation; or (c) to the company's board and registered agent for the purposes of updating the share register.","No confidentiality clause at all, especially relevant in private company settings. Public disclosure of the gift can trigger valuation disputes with other shareholders or premature regulatory scrutiny.",{"name":342,"plain_english":343,"sample_language":344,"common_mistake":345},"Governing law and dispute resolution","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the agreement and how disputes are resolved — typically the courts of the jurisdiction where the company is incorporated.","This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY]. Any dispute arising under or in connection with this Agreement shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [JURISDICTION], except that either party may seek urgent injunctive relief in any competent court.","Choosing a governing law that differs from both the company's jurisdiction of incorporation and the parties' locations without legal advice. Cross-border mismatches can make the agreement unenforceable in the jurisdiction where you actually need to rely on it.",[347,352,357,362,367,372,377,382],{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},1,"Identify and describe both parties accurately","Enter the donor's and donee's full legal names — using registered corporate names for entities, not trading names — along with addresses. For corporate parties, include registration numbers.","Cross-reference the company's existing share register to confirm the donor's name exactly as it appears there. A name mismatch will cause the transfer to be rejected by the company secretary.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},2,"Specify the donated shares precisely","State the company name, registration number, share class, exact number of shares, nominal value per share, and the approximate percentage of issued capital they represent at the date of signing.","Request an up-to-date cap table from the company before completing this section — issued capital changes with option exercises and new issuances.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},3,"Review the company's articles and shareholders' agreement for restrictions","Check whether the articles impose pre-emption rights, board approval requirements, or transfer restrictions that apply to gratuitous transfers. List each required consent in the conditions precedent clause.","Even if the articles exempt gifts between family members from pre-emption rights, document the exemption explicitly in Schedule 1 to avoid future disputes.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},4,"Complete the tax acknowledgment section","Each party should confirm their understanding of their own tax position — donor's potential capital gains or gift tax liability and the donee's acquired cost basis — and confirm they have sought independent advice.","In the US, the donor must file IRS Form 709 if the gift value exceeds the annual exclusion ($18,000 per donee in 2024). Add a note referencing this requirement in the acknowledgment clause.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},5,"Attach a deed of adherence if a shareholders' agreement exists","If the company has an existing shareholders' agreement, prepare a deed of adherence and attach it as Schedule 2. The donee must sign it simultaneously with this agreement to become bound by the shareholders' agreement.","Send the shareholders' agreement to the donee before signing so they can review their obligations — a donee who later claims they did not understand the restrictions will create costly litigation.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},6,"Prepare the stock transfer form and share certificates","Complete the jurisdiction-appropriate stock transfer form — Form J30 in the UK, or the company's own form elsewhere — with the donor's details, donee's details, number of shares, and nil consideration. Locate the original share certificates.","If share certificates cannot be found, prepare a statutory declaration of loss at this stage rather than discovering the problem on completion day.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},7,"Set a completion date and execute","Both parties sign the agreement and the stock transfer form on or before the stated completion date. Deliver the signed transfer form and share certificates to the company secretary to update the register.","Keep a fully executed copy of the agreement, the transfer form, and evidence of register update in a secure file — these documents establish the donee's cost basis for future tax purposes.",{"step":383,"title":384,"description":385,"tip":386},8,"Notify the company and update the share register","Provide the executed stock transfer form and share certificates to the company's registered agent or company secretary. Confirm in writing when the register has been updated and request updated share certificates for the donee.","In the UK, SDLT or stamp duty at 0.5% applies to share transfers for consideration — but nil-consideration transfers are typically exempt. File an exemption notification to avoid an automatic duty demand.",[388,392,396,400,404,408],{"mistake":389,"why_it_matters":390,"fix":391},"Ignoring pre-emption rights in the articles or shareholders' agreement","If existing shareholders hold pre-emption rights that extend to gratuitous transfers, the donation is voidable and may need to be unwound — triggering additional tax events and legal costs.","Before signing, review the articles of association and any shareholders' agreement for transfer restrictions. Obtain written waivers from all rights-holders before the completion date.",{"mistake":393,"why_it_matters":394,"fix":395},"Not executing the agreement before or on the transfer date","A backdated or post-transfer agreement creates uncertainty about when the tax event occurred and may be challenged by tax authorities as an attempt to manipulate the valuation date.","Sign the agreement and the stock transfer form on the intended transfer date. Use a document execution platform that timestamps signatures electronically to create an auditable record.",{"mistake":397,"why_it_matters":398,"fix":399},"Omitting the donee's obligation to adhere to an existing shareholders' agreement","A donee who is not bound by the shareholders' agreement can act independently of other shareholders — blocking drag-along sales, refusing to vote as a class, or disrupting financing rounds.","Include a deed of adherence as a scheduled exhibit and make the donee's execution of it a condition precedent to completion.",{"mistake":401,"why_it_matters":402,"fix":403},"No tax acknowledgment or allocation clause","Without documented acknowledgment, donees may later claim they were unaware that the donor's low cost basis transferred to them, leading to disputes when they eventually sell the shares.","Include an express clause stating each party's tax responsibilities, the donee's acquired cost basis, and a confirmation that independent advice was available and taken.",{"mistake":405,"why_it_matters":406,"fix":407},"Using a percentage description of shares rather than an absolute number","If new shares are issued between signing and completion, a percentage description results in more shares than intended being transferred — diluting other shareholders without consent.","Always describe donated shares by absolute number, share class, and certificate numbers where available. Include a representation that no new shares will be issued before completion.",{"mistake":409,"why_it_matters":410,"fix":411},"Selecting a governing law that differs from the company's jurisdiction of incorporation without advice","Share transfers in a company are governed by the law of the jurisdiction where the company is incorporated, regardless of what the agreement says. A conflicting choice-of-law clause creates an unenforceable contract.","Default to the jurisdiction of the company's incorporation as governing law unless a lawyer confirms a different choice is appropriate for the specific cross-border structure.",[413,416,419,422,425,428,431,434,437],{"question":414,"answer":415},"What is a share donation agreement?","A share donation agreement is a legally binding contract through which a donor transfers ownership of shares in a company to a donee for no monetary consideration. It records the parties' identities, the exact shares being gifted, the donor's warranties of clear title, any conditions to completion, and each party's tax acknowledgments. Unlike a share purchase agreement, no price is paid — the transfer is a gift.\n",{"question":417,"answer":418},"When do I need a share donation agreement?","You need one whenever you gift shares rather than sell them — common scenarios include transferring equity to family members in estate or succession planning, donating shares to a charity or nonprofit, rewarding employees or advisors with shares outside a formal option plan, and restructuring share ownership within a family group. A written agreement protects both parties and creates the paper trail required for tax compliance.\n",{"question":420,"answer":421},"Is a share donation agreement legally binding?","Yes, a properly executed share donation agreement is generally enforceable in most jurisdictions. The enforceability of gratuitous transfers varies by jurisdiction — some require consideration or a deed formality to be binding. In common-law jurisdictions, a deed of gift executed with the appropriate formalities is typically used when consideration is absent. Consult a lawyer to confirm the required formalities for your jurisdiction.\n",{"question":423,"answer":424},"What taxes apply to a share donation?","Tax treatment depends on the jurisdiction and the parties involved. In the US, the donor may owe gift tax if the value of the shares exceeds the annual exclusion limit ($18,000 per donee in 2024) and must file IRS Form 709. The donee typically acquires the donor's original cost basis (carryover basis). In the UK, a gift of shares to an individual may trigger capital gains tax for the donor at market value on the transfer date. Charitable donations of listed shares in the UK and Canada often attract favorable tax treatment. Always obtain independent tax advice before completing a share donation.\n",{"question":426,"answer":427},"Do I need board approval to donate shares?","In most private companies, yes. Articles of association typically require the board to approve any share transfer — including gifts — and to update the share register accordingly. Some articles grant the board discretion to refuse a transfer. Additionally, if a shareholders' agreement is in place, pre-emption rights or transfer restriction provisions may require waivers from existing shareholders before the donation can proceed.\n",{"question":429,"answer":430},"What is the difference between a share donation agreement and a share purchase agreement?","The key distinction is consideration. A share purchase agreement transfers shares for an agreed price — creating a taxable sale event for the seller. A share donation agreement transfers shares for nil consideration — it is a gift. The tax treatment, valuation requirements, and legal formalities differ significantly between the two, particularly for capital gains and gift or inheritance tax purposes.\n",{"question":432,"answer":433},"Can shares in a private company be donated to a charity?","Yes, shares in private companies can be donated to registered charities, but the process is more complex than donating publicly listed shares. The charity must be willing to accept unlisted shares, which may be difficult to value and liquidate. In the UK, donations of qualifying shares to charity are exempt from capital gains tax for the donor. In the US, a qualified appraisal is required for donations of unlisted securities valued above $10,000. Confirm the charity's acceptance policy and obtain a valuation before proceeding.\n",{"question":435,"answer":436},"Does the donee need to sign the agreement?","Yes. A share donation agreement should be executed by both the donor and the donee. The donee's signature confirms acceptance of the shares and acknowledges any conditions, restrictions, or obligations attached — particularly adherence to a shareholders' agreement or lock-up period. An unsigned donee creates uncertainty about whether the gift was accepted and may leave the transfer incomplete for legal and tax purposes.\n",{"question":438,"answer":439},"Do I need a lawyer to draft a share donation agreement?","For straightforward gifts of private company shares between family members in a single jurisdiction with no complicating factors, a well-drafted template is a solid starting point. Engage a lawyer when the donation involves significant value, cross-border parties or companies, complex shareholders' agreements, charitable recipients, or when the donor's tax exposure is material. A 2–4 hour review typically costs $400–$1,000 and is strongly recommended for any donation valued above $50,000.\n",[441,445,449,452],{"industry":442,"icon_asset_id":443,"specifics":444},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","Founder share gifting to early advisors, co-founder equity adjustments without a sale event, and charitable donations of appreciated startup equity to avoid capital gains tax.",{"industry":446,"icon_asset_id":447,"specifics":448},"Family-owned businesses","industry-family-business","Generational share transfers as part of succession planning, gifting minority stakes to adult children, and reducing estate size through annual gift tax exclusions.",{"industry":219,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"industry-nonprofit","Accepting donated shares from corporate or individual supporters, managing the valuation and liquidation of unlisted securities received as gifts, and issuing tax receipts to donors.",{"industry":453,"icon_asset_id":454,"specifics":455},"Financial and professional services","industry-professional-services","Equity firm restructurings, awarding carried interest to new partners via donation rather than sale, and inter-entity share transfers within a professionally managed holding structure.",[457,460,463,466],{"vs":240,"vs_template_id":458,"summary":459},"share-purchase-agreement-D344","A share purchase agreement transfers shares in exchange for an agreed price — creating a taxable sale event for the seller with capital gains implications. A share donation agreement transfers shares for nil consideration as a gift, triggering different — and sometimes more favorable — tax treatment depending on the jurisdiction. Use a purchase agreement when value is exchanged; use a donation agreement when no payment is made.",{"vs":252,"vs_template_id":461,"summary":462},"stock-option-plan-D13638","A stock option agreement grants the recipient the right to purchase shares at a fixed price in the future — it does not immediately transfer ownership. A share donation agreement transfers legal title to the shares immediately and unconditionally. Options are used in employment compensation to incentivize future performance; share donations are used when a gift of existing equity is intended.",{"vs":244,"vs_template_id":464,"summary":465},"","A share transfer agreement is a broader document used for any change of share ownership — including sales, gifting, and intra-group restructuring — and may involve consideration or none. A share donation agreement is specifically structured as a gratuitous transfer with express language confirming no consideration, which is critical for the correct tax treatment of a gift transaction.",{"vs":256,"vs_template_id":464,"summary":467},"An assignment of interest agreement transfers a beneficial or economic interest in an asset — which may include partnership units or membership interests in an LLC — and is often used when the underlying asset is not corporate shares. A share donation agreement is specific to corporate share capital and is supported by a statutory stock transfer form and share register update. Use an assignment for non-corporate equity interests.",{"use_template":469,"template_plus_review":473,"custom_drafted":477},{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Straightforward gifts of private company shares between family members in a single jurisdiction, with no complex shareholders' agreements or significant tax exposure","Free","30–60 minutes",{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Donations involving any shareholders' agreement, pre-emption waivers, employment relationships, or gifts valued above $25,000","$400–$1,000","2–5 days",{"best_for":478,"cost":479,"time":480},"Cross-border donations, charitable gifts of unlisted shares requiring formal appraisal, or transfers forming part of a broader estate or restructuring plan","$1,500–$5,000+","1–3 weeks",[482,487,492,497],{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"us","United States","flag-us","Donors must file IRS Form 709 if the fair market value of shares gifted to any one person exceeds the annual exclusion ($18,000 in 2024). The donee generally acquires the donor's carryover cost basis, which may result in significant capital gains tax on a future sale. Donations of publicly listed shares to qualified charities are deductible at fair market value; unlisted shares require a qualified appraisal under IRC §170(f)(11). State gift tax rules vary — Connecticut and Minnesota impose their own gift taxes.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Canada does not impose a gift tax, but a gift of shares is treated as a deemed disposition at fair market value for capital gains purposes — the donor may owe capital gains tax even though no proceeds were received. Donations of publicly listed securities to registered Canadian charities are eligible for a zero-inclusion-rate capital gains exemption, making charitable share donations particularly tax-efficient. Provincial rules and the Income Tax Act should be reviewed for each transfer. Quebec donors should confirm that donation formalities under the Civil Code of Quebec — which may require a notarial deed for significant gifts — are satisfied.",{"code":493,"name":494,"flag_asset_id":495,"note":496},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","A gift of shares to an individual is treated as a deemed disposal at market value for CGT purposes; the donor may use available annual exemptions or gift holdover relief in qualifying cases. Donations of qualifying listed shares to UK registered charities are exempt from CGT and income tax relief is available. Stamp duty does not apply to nil-consideration transfers, but an SDLT exemption claim should be filed to avoid an automatic assessment. If the donor dies within seven years of the gift, the transfer may be treated as a potentially exempt transfer for Inheritance Tax purposes.",{"code":498,"name":499,"flag_asset_id":500,"note":501},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU member states each have their own gift and inheritance tax regimes — France, Germany, Spain, and Belgium impose gift taxes at rates that vary by the relationship between donor and donee and the value of the gift. There is no EU-wide harmonization of gift tax. Cross-border gifts within the EU may trigger tax obligations in both the donor's and donee's member states. GDPR applies to the processing of personal data contained in the agreement, and the document should include an appropriate data processing notice or reference to each party's privacy policy.",[241,503,504,505,506,507,508,509,510,511,512,513],"stock-option-plan-D13284","shareholders-agreement-D1016","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","employment-agreement-executive-D543","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","assignment-of-intellectual-property-rights-D5206","letter-of-intent_acquisition-of-business-D5197","certificate-of-corporate-resolution-D3","gift-deed-D13517","business-report-D12762","checklist-market-planning-D1361",{"emit_how_to":198,"emit_defined_term":198},{"primary_folder":99,"secondary_folder":516,"document_type":517,"industry":518,"business_stage":519,"tags":520,"confidence":526},"equity-and-mergers","agreement","general","all-stages",[521,522,523,524,525],"nda","legal","contract","share-donation","equity-transfer",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Share Donation Agreement?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Share Donation Agreement\u003C/strong> is a legally binding contract in which a donor transfers ownership of shares in a company to a donee for no monetary consideration — it is a formal gift of equity. The document identifies both parties, specifies the exact shares being transferred by class and number, records the donor's representations that the shares are free from encumbrances, sets out the conditions that must be met before the transfer completes, and allocates responsibility for any tax consequences arising from the gift. Because no price is paid, the transaction is governed by different legal and tax rules than a standard share sale, making a carefully drafted written agreement essential to protect both parties.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Unlike an informal share transfer, a share donation agreement provides a clear audit trail for the company's share register, satisfies the documentary requirements of tax authorities, and ensures the donee understands any ongoing obligations — such as adherence to a shareholders' agreement — that attach to the shares on transfer.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed share donation agreement, a gift of shares exists only as an informal arrangement — and informal arrangements collapse under scrutiny from tax authorities, other shareholders, and future buyers of the company. If the donor's estate is later assessed for gift or inheritance tax and no valuation date can be established, the tax authority will choose the most unfavorable date. If the donee sells the shares and cannot document their cost basis, they may be taxed on the full proceeds rather than just the gain. If existing shareholders were never asked to waive their pre-emption rights, the entire transfer may be voidable, forcing an expensive unwind.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>A properly executed share donation agreement, accompanied by a stock transfer form and share register update, closes all of these gaps. It records the transfer date precisely, documents each party's tax acknowledgment, triggers the conditions that protect existing shareholders, and binds the donee to any existing shareholders' agreement. For an asset as consequential as equity, this template provides the structure to turn a well-intentioned gift into a legally effective and tax-efficient transfer.\u003C/p>\n",1781186012457]