Companies Act, 2013
Governs share issuance, shareholder rights, board composition, and the rights and obligations of shareholders.
Secure your funding roundwith a legally watertight investment document.
A Shareholder Subscription Agreement that governs share issuance, investor rights, anti-dilution protections, and founder safeguards — closing your seed or Series A round with legal certainty.
Share IssuanceAnti-DilutionInvestor RightsFEMA Compliance
Rs 14,999
All-Inclusive
Investor-Ready
VC & Angel Standard
FEMA Compliant
Foreign Investor Ready
What we handle for you
A Shareholder Subscription Agreement that protects both founders and investors — closing your round cleanly and setting the foundation for future funding.
Share Subscription Mechanics
Draft share subscription mechanics — number of shares, class, price, and closing conditions — with precision and compliance with Companies Act and FEMA.
Representations & Warranties
Prepare comprehensive representations and warranties by the company and founders — the legal backbone of investor due diligence.
Investor Rights & Protections
Draft investor rights — information rights, anti-dilution, pro-rata rights, and board seat — balanced to protect investors without handicapping founders.
Drag-Along & Tag-Along
Include drag-along and tag-along provisions for future liquidity events — structuring exit rights clearly for all shareholders.
The 4-Step Drafting Process
From deal terms to executed agreement — closing your funding round with legal certainty.
01
Share Deal Terms
Provide the investment amount, pre-money valuation, type of shares (equity/CCPS), investor rights requested, and any conditions agreed.
02
Lawyer Reviews and Drafts
Our corporate law expert drafts a balanced SSA covering all investment terms, investor protections, and founder safeguards.
03
Negotiation Support
We assist founders in negotiating investor-requested clauses — anti-dilution, drag-along, tag-along, and liquidation preference.
04
Final Document Executed
The SSA is executed by the company, promoters, and investors — closing the investment round.
Legal Framework
Investment rounds in India are governed by company law, FEMA regulations, tax law, and securities regulations — all of which must be addressed in the SSA.
FEMA & RBI Guidelines
Govern foreign direct investment, pricing guidelines (fair market value), and reporting requirements for foreign investors.
Income Tax Act, 1961 — Section 56(2)(viib)
The Angel Tax provision — investments above fair market value may be treated as taxable income for the company. DPIIT recognition provides exemption.
Indian Contract Act, 1872
Governs the SSA as an enforceable contract with representations, warranties, and conditions.
Client Success Stories
“We were closing our seed round with an angel investor and needed an SSA quickly. LegalKonnect delivered a VC-standard document in 5 days. The investor's lawyer was satisfied on first review.”
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Arjun Mehta
Mumbai“The lawyer explained every investor-protection clause in plain language and helped us negotiate the anti-dilution structure. We ended up with a much fairer term than the investor's first draft.”
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Ritu Agarwal
BengaluruFrequently Asked Questions
Stamp Duty Not Included
Government stamp duty charges apply to registered documents and vary by state. These are paid directly to the government and are not part of our service fee. Your advocate will confirm the applicable amount for your state before any document is executed.
An SSA governs the issuance of new shares during a specific investment round. A Shareholders Agreement (SHA) governs the ongoing rights and obligations of all shareholders after the investment is complete. Both are typically executed together at the time of a funding round.
Anti-dilution is an investor protection that adjusts an investor's share price or ownership percentage downward if the company subsequently raises funds at a lower valuation (a down round). It can be structured as broad-based weighted average, narrow-based weighted average, or full ratchet.
A liquidation preference gives an investor the right to receive their investment amount (or a multiple of it) before ordinary shareholders in a liquidity event such as a sale or winding up. It protects investors from downside scenarios.
The Finance Act 2024 expanded Angel Tax provisions to cover foreign investments. DPIIT-recognised startups have an exemption. It is critical to obtain DPIIT recognition and maintain fair valuation reports before closing an investment round.