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Co Owner Business Contract
"I need a Co Owner Business Contract for a new tech startup in Lagos, Nigeria, where three co-founders will have equal ownership shares (33.3% each) and shared management responsibilities, with specific provisions for future funding rounds and IP protection."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines all co-owners entering into the agreement, including their full legal names, addresses, and any business registration details
2. Background: Outlines the context of the agreement, including the business purpose and intention to establish co-ownership
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement for clarity and legal certainty
4. Business Structure and Ownership: Details the legal structure of the business and each party's ownership percentage
5. Capital Contributions: Specifies initial and ongoing capital contributions from each co-owner
6. Management and Control: Outlines decision-making processes, voting rights, and day-to-day management responsibilities
7. Profit and Loss Distribution: Details how profits and losses will be shared among co-owners
8. Transfer of Ownership: Procedures for transferring ownership interests, including right of first refusal
9. Dispute Resolution: Processes for resolving disagreements between co-owners
10. Termination: Conditions and procedures for terminating the agreement or dissolving the business
11. Governing Law: Specifies that Nigerian law governs the agreement
12. Execution: Signature blocks and execution requirements
1. Non-Compete and Confidentiality: Restrictions on competing businesses and handling of confidential information - used when protecting intellectual property or trade secrets is crucial
2. Death or Incapacity: Procedures in case of death or incapacity of a co-owner - important for family businesses or when succession planning is needed
3. Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage for the business and co-owners - relevant for high-risk businesses or significant assets
4. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and management of IP - essential when the business involves creative works, patents, or trademarks
5. Employment of Co-Owners: Terms for co-owners working in the business - relevant when owners take active operational roles
6. Foreign Investment Provisions: Compliance with NIPC regulations - required when any co-owner is a foreign national or entity
1. Schedule A - Capital Contributions: Detailed breakdown of each owner's initial and committed capital contributions
2. Schedule B - Asset Register: List of business assets and their ownership status
3. Schedule C - Business Plan: Initial business plan and strategic objectives
4. Schedule D - Management Structure: Detailed organizational structure and management responsibilities
5. Appendix 1 - Voting Procedures: Detailed procedures for various types of business decisions
6. Appendix 2 - Valuation Method: Agreed method for valuing business shares
Authors
Business
Business Day
Business Plan
Capital Account
Capital Contribution
Commencement Date
Company
Confidential Information
Co-Owner
Effective Date
Encumbrance
Fair Market Value
Financial Year
Governing Law
Initial Capital
Intellectual Property
Management Committee
Material Breach
Net Profits
Operating Expenses
Ownership Interest
Parties
Registered Office
Related Party
Reserved Matters
Share
Share Transfer
Shareholder Resolution
Territory
Transfer
Valuation
Voting Rights
Purpose of Business
Capital Contributions
Ownership Structure
Management and Control
Decision Making
Voting Rights
Profit and Loss Distribution
Financial Management
Banking Arrangements
Transfer of Shares
Right of First Refusal
Tag-Along Rights
Drag-Along Rights
Non-Competition
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Business Operations
Meeting Procedures
Record Keeping
Dispute Resolution
Deadlock Resolution
Force Majeure
Death or Incapacity
Termination
Exit Provisions
Valuation
Notice Requirements
Amendment Procedures
Governing Law
Severability
Entire Agreement
Warranties and Representations
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Energy
Financial Services
Media and Entertainment
Mining
Legal
Corporate Affairs
Compliance
Finance
Business Development
Risk Management
Executive Leadership
Corporate Governance
Investment
Operations
Business Owner
Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer
Company Director
Partner
Legal Counsel
Corporate Lawyer
Business Development Manager
Chief Financial Officer
Company Secretary
Investment Manager
Entrepreneur
Business Consultant
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
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