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Shareholder Agreement. Drag-along, tag-along, ROFR.

A shareholder agreement governs what happens between corporate shareholders - transfer restrictions, drag-along/tag-along rights, right of first refusal, vesting, buy-sell triggers, dispute resolution. Without it, the default state corporate code applies and you have little control. We generate the right agreement for your stage (early/Series A/late).

All 50 states + DC 60-day money-back SOC 2 Type II
How it works

How we handle Conservation Easement, end-to-end.

A conservation easement is a permanent restriction on the use of land, typically donated to a qualified land trust to preserve the land's natural or open-space character.

1

Eligibility review

Land must have conservation value: scenic, ecological, historic, open-space, or recreational. We assess whether your land qualifies. Most rural and undeveloped properties do; urban properties rarely.

2

Land trust selection

Donation must be to a qualified land trust (501(c)(3)). We refer to local and national land trusts (Land Trust Alliance, The Nature Conservancy, regional trusts). They accept the easement and hold the restriction in perpetuity.

3

Engineering + appraisal

Engineering work documents the conservation value. Qualified appraisal determines diminished land value (the deduction amount). IRS scrutinizes appraisals; we use highly credentialed appraisers with conservation easement experience.

4

Legal documentation + closing

Easement document recorded with county recorder. Permanent restriction runs with the land. Donor receives appraisal-supported deduction. Coordination with attorney specializing in conservation easements.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent conservation easement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

Standard

$249
One agreement, one corp

Founders + early shareholders. Drag-along, tag-along, ROFR, vesting, buy-sell. e-signature included.

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Late-stage / SPA

$1,499
Custom Stock Purchase Agreement

For Series B+ or LBOs. Custom SPA with negotiation memo + closing checklist + counsel-coordinated.

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FAQ

About the Conservation Easement Service.

Do I need a shareholder agreement if I have bylaws?
Yes. Bylaws govern the corporation's internal operations (meetings, officers, voting procedures). A shareholder agreement governs the contractual relationship between shareholders (transfer restrictions, drag-along, etc.). Both are required.
When should I sign one?
At incorporation. Adding transfer restrictions later requires unanimous consent of all shareholders, which gets impossible after the first dispute. Sign before issuing shares to anyone.
Can a Delaware corp have a shareholder agreement?
Yes. DE law (8 Del. C. § 218) explicitly authorizes shareholder agreements. They can override default DE rules including voting, board composition, dividend policy.
What is the difference between this and a buy-sell agreement?
A buy-sell agreement is a specific TYPE of shareholder agreement focused only on transfer events (death, disability, departure). A full shareholder agreement is broader: includes ROFR, drag/tag, vesting, voting, information rights.
How long is the agreement valid?
Indefinitely, unless terminated by its own terms or unanimous consent. Most expire on IPO, merger, or sale (Liquidity Event termination).
Can the shareholders amend it?
Yes - but the amendment threshold (typically 75 percent or unanimous) determines who can amend. We default to 75 percent for amendments and unanimous for changes to voting/ROFR.
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