Free Corporate Templates

This Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA) allows a company to secure investment funds before its valuation is finalized. Investors provide capital in exchange for equity (shares) that will be issued at a future date, typically upon the company's next priced funding round, a sale, or a listing. It is distinct from a loan, as it does not accrue interest and is not repayable.

The BVCA Short Form Auction Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts is designed for use in the first round of a buyout auction process, enabling multiple bidders to receive preliminary information under a fair, non-negotiable confidentiality framework. It is part of the BVCA’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The BVCA Back to Back Agreement is designed to ensure that third parties, such as finance providers or professional advisers, agree to keep transaction-related information confidential on the same terms as the original confidentiality letter between the buyer and seller. It is part of BVCA’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

The BVCA Key FATCA and CRS Definitions is a reference document outlining essential terms used in compliance with the OECD Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). It is part of the BVCA’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted compliance forms.

The BVCA Standard Confidentiality Agreement for Buyouts is a structured, lawyer-drafted agreement that protects sensitive information shared between buyers and sellers during corporate buyout discussions. It is part of BVCA’s widely trusted library of open, lawyer-vetted standard agreements.

A template for minutes of a meeting of the board of directors of a company in England and Wales, to be amended depending on the matters to be discussed.

A template resolution for the amendment of the articles of association by the shareholders of a company in England and Wales.

The Balanced Employee Intellectual Property Agreement (BEIPA) 2.0.0 clearly defines the ownership and licensing of intellectual property between an employee and the company—ensuring the company holds rights to work-related IP while protecting employees’ rights to personal projects. It is part of GitHub’s open, community-vetted library of balanced legal agreements, designed to provide fairness, clarity, and trust for both employers and employees.

The Seedsummit Advisor Agreement is for companies incorporated in England and Wales, setting out terms for appointing an independent advisor. It covers possible compensation structures (equity, options, or fees), defines the advisor’s obligations, confidentiality and IP terms, and establishes that the agreement is governed by English law.

The Seedsummit Term Sheet for a Series Seed Financing outlines the key economic, governance, and legal terms for an early-stage equity investment in a company. It provides a non-binding framework for negotiation between founders and investors, defining essential deal terms such as valuation, investor rights, founder vesting, and board structure before drafting final legal agreements.