Most Frequently Requested Documents

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• Confidentiality Agreement

  • A legal contract, also known as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that creates a relationship between parties to protect any type of confidential business information.

• Employment Contract

  • A contract of employment for an employee of your business.

• Consultancy Agreement

  • A contract between a business and an independent consultant who is employed on a temporary basis.

• Share Vesting Agreement

  • A contract granting an individual or company the right to purchase shares.

• Supply of Services Agreement

  • A contract between a supplier and a customer for the provision of services.

• Shareholders' Agreement (for Two Shareholders)

  • An arrangement between a company's shareholders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

• Website Privacy Policy

  • A contract between website providers and users on how user data will be collected and used.

 

Starting Your Business

• Confidentiality Agreement

  • A legal contract, also known as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that creates a relationship between parties to protect any type of confidential business information.

• Founders' Agreement (for Two Individual Founders)

  • An arrangement between a company's founders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

• Founders' Agreement (for Three or More Individual Founders)

  • An arrangement between a company's founders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

• Nominee Shareholder - Declaration of Trust

  • A declaration of trust, also known as a nominee agreement, used to create trust between the beneficial owner of shares and the registered owner or nominee.

• Shareholders' Agreement (for Two Shareholders)

  • An arrangement between a company's shareholders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

• Shareholders' Agreement (for Three or More Individual Shareholders)

  • An arrangement between a company's shareholders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

 

Raising Finance

• Confidentiality Agreement

  • A legal contract, also known as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that creates a relationship between parties to protect any type of confidential business information.

• Convertible Note Certificate

  • A promissory note that is issued to investors of a convertible note purchase agreement.

• Convertible Note Purchase Agreement

  • A document to create convertible debt, a type of security frequently issued by startups when raising seed capital.

• Convertible Note Term Sheet

  • A term sheet, also known as heads of terms, that summarises the key terms of a proposed convertible note issuance.

• Deed of Adherence

  • A document required when a new shareholder is added to a company that has an existing shareholders' agreement already in place.

• Directors' Resolution to Issue Shares

  • Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors that record the process of allotting and issuing shares.

• Loan from Director or Shareholder

  • An agreement for use when a director or shareholder lends money to their company.

• Nominee Shareholder - Declaration of Trust

  • A declaration of trust, also known as a nominee agreement, used to create trust between the beneficial owner of shares and the registered owner or nominee.

• Promissory Note

  • A simple agreement that records the terms of a loan to a company from an individual or a company.

• Seed Investment Agreement (Ordinary Shares)

  • An agreement used by a company to raise money by selling ordinary shares.

• Share Certificate

  • An ordinary share certificate for the shareholders of your company.

• Share Subscription Letter

  • A letter from an investor in a company to subscribe to shares in that company.

• Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE)

  • An agreement between an investor and a company where the investor makes a cash investment into the company, but gets shares at a later date, in connection with a specific event.

• Term Sheet (Ordinary Shares)

  • A term sheet for use by a company to raise money by selling ordinary shares.

 

Working With Advisors

• Founder Advisor Standard Template (FAST)

  • An agreement between the founder or founders of a company and an advisor that allows the advisor to be compensated with equity.

• Non-executive Director's Letter of Appointment

  • A letter to appoint a company director who is not involved in the day-to-day management of the company.

 

Hiring Staff

• Consultancy Agreement

  • A contract between a business and an independent consultant who is employed on a temporary basis.

• Data Protection Policy

  • A data protection and data security policy for your employees.

• Director's Service Agreement

  • A binding employment agreement between your company and a director.

• Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

  • A disciplinary policy and procedure for your employees.

• Employment Contract

  • A contract of employment for an employee of your business.

• Health and Safety Policy

  • A policy that deals with workplace health and safety in your business.

• Letter Offering Internship

  • A letter that sets out the basic terms of an offer of an internship.

• Non-executive Director's Letter of Appointment

  • A letter to appoint a company director who is not involved in the day-to-day management of the company.

• Offer of Employment Letter

  • A letter to offer a job to a potential employee.

• Option to Purchase Shares

  • An option to buy a predetermined number of shares at a predetermined price.

• Share Option Plan

  • A document that sets out the terms and conditions of an agreement to reward employees with options to purchase shares in your company at a discounted rate, often called an ESOP or Stock Option Plan.

• Share Vesting Agreement

  • A contract granting an individual or company the right to purchase shares.

• Social Media Policy

  • A policy that deals with the use of social media by your employees both during and outside of work.

 

Business Contracts

• Business Referral Agreement

  • A legal document that outlines how a business that refers work will be paid.

• Collaboration Agreement (for Two Companies)

  • A binding contract between two companies for a common goal.

• Commercial Loan Agreement

  • An agreement used by a company that lends money on commercial terms to another person (company or individual) or for a situation where a company is borrowing money on commercial terms from another company or fund.

• Confidentiality Agreement

  • A legal contract, also known as a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), that creates a relationship between parties to protect any type of confidential business information.

• Consignment Agreement

  • An agreement with another party who will sell your goods or products on your behalf but that allows you to retain ownership of your property during the process.

• Co-working Space Application Form and Terms of Use

  • Co-working space application form and terms of use for renting a co-working space.

• Dissolution of Partnership Deed

  • A document that formally ends a partnership and sets out what will happen in terms of partnership assets and profits.

• Distribution Agreement

  • A binding contract between the manufacturer of products and the distributor.

• Event Service Agreement

  • A contract between a venue owner and a client who wants to hold an event at the venue.

• Event Sponsorship Agreement

  • An agreement that allows companies to sponsor an event put on by your business.

• First Payment Reminder Letter

  • A short and friendly letter to repay an outstanding debt.

• Intragroup Loan Agreement

  • An agreement that regulates the making of an on-demand loan from a parent company to one of its subsidiaries.

• Introduction Agreement

  • An agreement that offers protection to a business that is sourcing goods for a client from a manufacturer.

• Invoice

  • A document you can send to a customer requiring payment for goods or services that you have provided or will provide.

• Letter Accepting Payment in Instalments

  • A concise letter accepting debt repayments from your debtor in installments.

• Letter Ending a Contract

  • A letter that formally ends an existing contract.

• Letter of Intent

  • A non-binding document to summarise the result of negotiations between two parties in order to facilitate the future formation of a contract.

• Final Payment Reminder Letter

  • A short, clear letter demanding payment.

• Partnership Agreement (Individuals)

  • A binding contract that sets out the relation between two or more partners in a business.

• Purchase Order

  • A standard document that your customers or clients can use to order goods or services from your business.

• Request for Payment of Interest or Dividends

  • A form required to request payment of interest or dividends.

• Sale of Goods Agreement

  • A legal contract for the sale and purchase of items.

• Second Payment Reminder Letter

  • A follow up letter to repay an outstanding debt.

• Shareholders' Agreement (for Three or More Individual Shareholders)

  • An arrangement between a company's shareholders that describes their rights and obligations and how the company should be operated.

• Subcontracting Agreement

  • A contract whereby a business subcontracts or “outsources” or “delegates” their obligations under a “main contract” to another business.

• Supply of Services Agreement

  • A contract between a supplier and a customer for the provision of services.

• Terms and Conditions for Online Sale of Goods

  • The terms and conditions that users agree to when they are visiting your website and purchasing goods from you through your site.

• VAR Reseller Agreement

  • An agreement between a value-added reseller (VAR) and a supplier for the combination and resale of a software product.

 

Doing Business Online

• Email Footer and Disclaimer

  • A standard company email footer to ensure consistency across the business.

• Mobile App Privacy Policy

  • A contract between a mobile app provider and users on how user data will be collected and used.

• Mobile App Terms of Use

  • The terms and conditions that users agree to when they download and use your mobile app.

• Pre-release Software Terms of Use

  • The terms and conditions for the use of software provided to customers prior to official release.

• Terms and Conditions for Online Marketplace

  • The terms and conditions that users agree to when they are visiting your website and purchasing goods through your online marketplace.

• Website Advertising Agreement

  • A contract between a website owner and an advertiser for the use of a website's advertising space.

• Website Design and Development Agreement

  • A contract for the design and/or development of a website.

• Website Payment Terms

  • A document that sets out the payment terms for services provided through a website.

• Website Privacy Policy

  • A contract between website providers and users on how user data will be collected and used.

• Website Terms of Use

  • The terms and conditions that users agree to when they visit your website.

 

Intellectual Property

• Assignment of Intellectual Property Rights

  • The buying and selling of an organisation's intellectual property including trade marks, patents, designs and copyright.

• Copyright Assignment (Literary Works)

  • A contract to buy or sell the copyright in a piece of literary work.

• Copyright Assignment (Photographs)

  • A contract to assign your rights over certain photos to another individual or business.

• Model Release

  • A written permission from an individual to allow the use of his or her likeness in a photograph or video recording for commercial purposes.

• Trade Mark Assignment

  • A contract that transfers the ownership of a trade mark, the goodwill of a business, and the rights to a trade name.

• Trade Mark Licence Agreement

  • A legally binding document to allow one party to use (but not own) the Singapore trade marks of another party for the purpose of trade during a particular period.

 

Workplace Policies

• Social Media Policy

  • A policy that deals with the use of social media by your employees both during and outside of work.

• Health and Safety Policy

  • A policy that deals with workplace health and safety in your business.

• Disciplinary Policy and Procedure

  • A disciplinary policy and procedure for your employees.

• Data Protection Policy

  • A data protection and data security policy for your employees.

 

Selling and Transferring Shares

• Instrument of Transfer

  • An instrument that effects a transaction of shares between the buyer and seller.

• Share Certificate

  • An ordinary share certificate for the shareholders of your company.

• Share Purchase Agreement

  • An agreement that allows a shareholder to sell a limited company to an individual or company.

 

Issuing New Shares

• Directors' Resolution to Issue Shares

  • Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors that record the process of allotting and issuing shares.

• Request for Payment of Interest or Dividends

  • A form required to request payment of interest or dividends.

• Share Certificate

  • An ordinary share certificate for the shareholders of your company.

• Share Subscription Letter

  • A letter from an investor in a company to subscribe to shares in that company.

 

Company Secretarial

• Board Minutes to Appoint First Auditors

  • A resolution to appoint first auditors for your company.

• Board Resolutions for Bank Account Opening

  • A resolution to open a company bank account.

• Company Secretary's Letter of Resignation

  • A letter of resignation from the company secretary of your company.

• Director's Letter of Resignation

  • A letter that can be used by a resigning director to notify the company and other directors of the decision to resign.

• Directors' Resolution to Approve Financial Statements

  • A resolution to approve the audited financial statements and the directors’ statement for a particular financial year.

• Directors' Resolution to Issue Shares

  • Minutes of a meeting of the board of directors that record the process of allotting and issuing shares.

• Proxy Notice

  • A proxy notice for the exercise of a shareholder's rights at an annual general meeting.

• Resolution to Appoint Director(s) and/or Acknowledge Resignation of Directors

  • A resolution to appoint or remove a director or directors.

• Resolution to Change Financial Year End

  • A resolution to change the financial year end date of your company.

• Share Certificate

  • An ordinary share certificate for the shareholders of your company.

• Shareholders' Resolution in Lieu of an Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • A resolution for companies that do not require an annual general meeting (AGM).

• Shareholders' Resolution to Alter Constitution

  • A resolution to alter the Constitution for your company.

• Shareholders' Resolution to Appoint or Change Company Auditors Due to Resignation

  • A resolution to appoint new auditors for your company as a result of a resignation.

• Shareholders' Resolution to Change Company Name

  • A resolution to change the name of your company.

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