Joint Venture Agreement for Setting Up an Internet Portal (India)
This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines the initial terms for a joint venture to develop and launch an internet portal. It covers equity distribution, investment schedules, board representation, and restrictions on share transfers until a public offering occurs.
JOINT VENTURE FOR SETTING UP AN INTERNET PORTAL (INITIAL MOU FOR PARTICIPATION)
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
ABC
ND
XYZ.
Re: ____________________________Pvt.Ltd.
THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING made this ___ day of _____________between ABC having his office at__________________, India hereinafter referred to as "ABC" (which expression and the expression "ABC Group" shall unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof mean and include himself and the present other shareholders of __________________Pvt.Ltd. and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) of the One Part and MR. XYZ having his office at_____________________. hereinafter referred to as "XYZ" (which expression and the expression "XYZ Group" shall unless it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to mean and include himself and his nominees to the extent specified herein and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) of the Second Part;
WHEREAS ABC is one of the founding shareholders and is Chairman and Director of a company incorporated in India known as ______________ Pvt.Ltd. hereinafter referred to as "the Company" which is in the process of setting up an internet portal, relating to ___________________, known as "__________________";
AND WHEREAS ABC and certain other persons have advanced sums of money to the Company in respect of which shares have been/are to be issued to them and this group is for the sake of brevity referred to as the "XYZ Group";
AND WHEREAS XYZ has agreed that he and his nominees (for the sake of brevity referred to as the "ABC Group") will invest an amount of Rs.__________________ /- (Rupees _______________Only) to acquire 20 % ( twenty per cent) of the Capital of the Company on certain terms and conditions and equity shares of the Company will be issued to the members of XYZ Group accordingly;
AND WHEREAS the parties hereto are desirous of recording the terms and conditions of their agreement in writing
NOW THIS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITNESSETH AS UNDER:-
1. ABC Group has caused to be incorporated a Company known as ________ Pvt. Ltd. hereinafter referred to as "the Company" and has, since several months been working on establishing an internet portal relating to___________________.
2. The paid up capital of the Company shall be Rs._________________ /- (Rupees_________) comprising _____________(____________) equity shares of Rs._____ /- (Rupees_________) each.
3. It has been agreed that XYZ group shall hold 60% (sixty per cent) of the paid-up capital of the Company and that XYZ Group shall hold 20% (twenty per cent) of the paid-up capital of the Company.
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What is this template?
This document is a formal contract for setting up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) specifically focused on an internet portal. It is not a simple partnership agreement or a licensing deal, as it includes detailed provisions for share capital, board representation, and corporate governance under Indian law.
When should you use it?
Use this when creating a new legal entity with a partner to build a web-based platform. If you are only collaborating without forming a new company, use a Teaming Agreement or a Collaboration Agreement instead.
What's inside
| Clause | Name | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Business of the JV | Defines the primary purpose of the venture as the development and maintenance of an internet portal for the Indian market. |
| 4 | Capital Participation | Specifies the percentage of equity shares held by each party and the total initial authorized capital of the venture company. |
| 6 | Management and Board | Grants each party the right to nominate a specific number of directors to the board proportional to their shareholding. |
| 10 | Restriction on Transfer of Shares | Imposes a lock-in period for share transfers and establishes a right of first refusal for the remaining shareholder. |
| 15 | Governing Law | States that the agreement is governed by the laws of India and submits disputes to the jurisdiction of Indian courts. |
Who it's for
- two companies forming a corporate entity to launch an online service in India
- parties requiring a defined shareholding and board structure for a digital project
- entities seeking to restrict the transfer of equity in a new technology venture
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