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These documents establish internal rules and external compliance frameworks for entities in jurisdictions like Delaware, France, and Singapore. You will find internal regulations such as the Anti-bribery and gifts and entertainment policy alongside investor-focused documents like the Seedsummit Series Seed investment term sheet. This category excludes external commercial contracts, which are located in the Commercial Contracts section.

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Deed of Trust (India).docx
This template establishes a charitable or private trust under Indian law, outlining the roles of the Author and Trustees. It defines the trust property, charitable objects such as education and medical relief, and the administrative powers required to manage assets and investments.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Agreement to Write a Book and to Sell Copyright (India).docx
This template establishes a legal agreement between an Author and a Publisher for the writing and sale of a book's copyright. It defines payment milestones, delivery deadlines, and the permanent transfer of intellectual property rights in India.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Promoters Contract for the Purchase of an Industrial Plot for setting up Industrial Unit of the Proposed Company
This template is an agreement between company promoters and a vendor for the purchase of industrial land on behalf of a company in the process of incorporation. It establishes the purchase price and includes a secondary agreement for the company to adopt the contract once it is legally registered.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
Joint Venture Agreement (India).docx
This document establishes a Joint Venture Agreement specifically for business collaborations in India. It details the profit-sharing ratios, management structure, and intellectual property arrangements between two or more venturing parties.
Updated 13 Aug 2026
India
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

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