Shareholders’ Agreement for an Estonian OÜ (Co-Founders)
Once your Estonian OÜ has more than one owner, the articles of association are not enough. A shareholders’ agreement (SHA) is the private contract between co-founders that covers what the põhikiri can’t: how decisions are made, what happens if a founder leaves, vesting, pre-emption, drag-along/tag-along and deadlock.
What this document is
A shareholders’ agreement (osanike leping) is a confidential agreement among the shareholders governing their relationship: voting, transfer restrictions, founder vesting, exit and dispute resolution. Unlike the articles, it is not filed publicly.
Why generate it here
- For multi-founder companies — vesting, drag/tag, deadlock: what the articles can’t cover.
- Plain-English and editable — a lighter alternative to investor-grade packs for early two-founder teams.
- Bilingual ET+EN if you want an Estonian counterpart alongside.
How it works
- 1 Enter the founders, their shares, vesting and key terms.
- 2 Preview and pay €6.45 (−50% first document).
- 3 Get the agreement as PDF + editable DOCX (with an Estonian copy on request).
Frequently asked
Is a shareholders’ agreement filed with the register?
No. Unlike the articles of association, the SHA is a private contract between the shareholders and is not public.
Do I need an SHA if I am the only owner?
No — an SHA governs the relationship between two or more shareholders. A sole owner does not need one until a co-founder or investor joins.
How is this different from a simple founders’ team-up?
It formalises equity, vesting and exit so a departing co-founder can’t keep unearned shares and disputes have a pre-agreed path. That is exactly what prevents the most common early-stage founder conflicts.
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Legally valid Estonian + an English copy you can read. Editable DOCX. No lawyer, no notary.
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