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These documents govern corporate formation, capital investment, and restructuring across jurisdictions including India, Singapore, and Canada. You will find specific instruments such as the BSA AIR investment agreement for French startups and Seedsummit Series Seed investment term sheets for the UK. Employment contracts and general commercial service agreements fall outside this category and are found in their respective sections.

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Special Power of Attorney in Favour of Two Persons to Execute Sale Deed (India).docx
This template empowers a property owner to appoint two individuals as attorneys-in-fact to jointly or individually manage the sale of real estate in India. It covers the full lifecycle of a property transaction, from negotiating price to executing the final Sale Deed and registering it before the Sub-Registrar.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
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PARTNERSHIP DEED
This partnership deed establishes a formal business structure for multiple partners under Indian law, detailing capital contributions, profit sharing, and management duties. It incorporates specific tax-related provisions for partner remuneration and interest under the Income-tax Act, 1961.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Shareholders Agreement (India).docx
This template establishes the governance and ownership framework for a company in India, regulating the relationship between its shareholders. It defines rights regarding share transfers, board composition, and decision-making thresholds for key corporate actions.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Substituted Power of Attorney (India).docx
This template allows an existing attorney-in-fact to delegate their legal authority to a second person in India. It is used to appoint a substitute when the original agent cannot act, provided the original power of attorney expressly allows for such substitution.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Formation Agreement to Convert a Partnership into a Limited Company (India).docx
This agreement establishes the legal framework for converting a business partnership into a limited company under Indian law. It details the transfer of assets, the issuance of shares to existing partners, and the assumption of partnership liabilities by the new corporate entity.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Founders' Agreement (India).docx
This template establishes the legal relationship between the founders of an Indian startup, outlining their equity ownership, roles, and decision-making processes. It provides a formal framework for business governance, including provisions for vesting schedules, intellectual property assignment, and dispute resolution.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Detailed General Power of Attorney (India).docx
This general power of attorney allows a principal to grant broad authority to an attorney-in-fact for managing property, legal, and financial affairs in India. It includes specific powers to manage real estate, execute deeds, represent the principal before government authorities, and handle bank accounts.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Power of Attorney to Sell Shares (India).docx
This template establishes a legal authorization for a representative to manage and sell specific shares in India. It enables an agent to execute sale deeds, transfer forms, and receive sale proceeds on behalf of the shareholder.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Asset Purchase Agreement for a Running Restaurant (India).docx
This asset purchase agreement facilitates the transfer of a running restaurant business between a seller and a buyer. It details the sale of specific assets including licenses, inventory, equipment, and brand names while excluding existing liabilities.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Affidavit for Application to Arrest a Defendant Before Judgment (India).docx
This affidavit is used in Indian civil courts to request the immediate arrest of a defendant before a judgment is issued. It is specifically intended for situations where the defendant is likely to abscond or dispose of assets to avoid legal obligations.
Updated 13 Aug 2026

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