Startup Advisor Equity Agreement Template for Saudi Arabia

1. Non-Competition: Restrictions on advisor's involvement with competing businesses - include if advisor has access to sensitive competitive information

2. Tax Provisions: Specific tax handling and responsibilities - include if advisor is foreign or tax implications are complex

3. Shareholder Rights: Additional rights granted with equity ownership - include if advisor receives voting shares or special privileges

4. Foreign Investment Provisions: Compliance with foreign investment laws - include if advisor is non-Saudi

5. Board Observer Rights: Rights to attend board meetings - include if advisor is granted board observation privileges

6. Exit Rights: Provisions for company sale or IPO - include if advisor receives special rights in exit scenarios

7. Dispute Resolution: Detailed arbitration or mediation procedures - include if standard court jurisdiction is not preferred

1. Schedule 1: Services Description: Detailed outline of advisory services, deliverables, and performance metrics

2. Schedule 2: Equity Terms: Detailed terms of equity grant, including vesting schedule, acceleration provisions, and calculation methods

3. Schedule 3: Company Information: Key company details, capitalization table, and relevant corporate documents

4. Schedule 4: Confidential Information: Specific categories of confidential information covered by the agreement

5. Schedule 5: Existing IP: List of advisor's pre-existing IP excluded from assignment provisions

6. Appendix A: Share Certificate: Template share certificate or evidence of equity ownership

7. Appendix B: Required Notices: Forms for required notifications under Saudi law and corporate governance