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Fixed Fee Package

Bespoke Shareholders Agreement — R12,150

Online consultation, custom drafting, and one revision — one flat fee covering everything listed. Delivered in 48 hours.

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Martin Kotze

Attorney, Conveyancer & Notary Public

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How It Works

1

Online Consultation

We discuss your business, shareholder dynamics, and objectives. You tell us what matters; we advise on what the agreement should address.

2

Bespoke Drafting

A specialist attorney drafts your shareholders agreement from scratch — tailored to your company's specific circumstances. Delivered within 48 hours.

3

One Revision

You review the draft with your shareholders. We incorporate one round of comments and deliver the final agreement.

What's Included

Online consultation with a specialist corporate attorney
Fully bespoke shareholders agreement (not a template)
Basic MOI consistency check
Coverage for up to 5 shareholders
Pre-emptive rights on share transfers
Deadlock resolution mechanisms
Exit provisions (voluntary exit, death, incapacity, insolvency)
Restraint of trade clauses
Decision-making authority and reserved matters
Dividend and distribution policy
Dispute resolution framework
One round of revisions incorporated
48-hour turnaround from consultation
One flat fee of R12,150 (excl. VAT) covering everything listed

What's Not Included

MOI amendment or redraftA basic MOI consistency check is included in the fixed fee; any MOI amendment or redraft is a separate document and is quoted separately.
B-BBEE provisions or structuringBEE shareholding structures require specialist provisions. Contact us for a custom quote.
Multiple share classesDifferent classes of shares require MOI amendments. We can advise during consultation.
Complex vesting arrangementsVesting schedules, cliff periods, and performance-based equity fall outside the fixed fee.
Additional revision roundsThe package includes one round. Further rounds are quoted at an agreed hourly rate.

Need any of the above? Contact us for a custom quote tailored to your requirements.

Why Bespoke Over a Template

Template

Generic clauses not tailored to your business
No understanding of your shareholder dynamics
No Companies Act compliance review
No attorney oversight or advice
No recourse when disputes arise
Typically R500–R3,000

Bespoke

Every clause drafted for your specific circumstances
Commercial framework discussed and understood
Companies Act 71 of 2008 compliance ensured
Senior attorney drafts and advises throughout
Agreement designed to prevent and resolve disputes
One fixed fee of R12,150 (excl. VAT)

A shareholders agreement governs the most critical relationships in your business. The cost of a poorly drafted agreement is measured not in thousands, but in the hundreds of thousands spent resolving disputes it failed to prevent.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the R12,150 inclusive of VAT?

No. The fee is R12,150 excluding 15% VAT. The total including VAT is R13,972.50.

How many shareholders does this package cover?

Up to 5 shareholders. For agreements involving more than 5 shareholders, contact us for a custom quote.

What if my situation is more complex?

If you need B-BBEE provisions, multiple share classes, MOI amendments, or complex vesting arrangements, we will provide a custom quote during or after your initial consultation.

How does the online consultation work?

The consultation is conducted via video call at a time that suits you. We discuss your business, shareholder relationships, and what the agreement needs to address.

What does one revision mean?

After you receive the first draft, you and your co-shareholders review it and send us your consolidated comments. We incorporate that single round of feedback and deliver the final agreement.

How long does delivery take?

The first draft is delivered within 48 hours of the consultation. The final agreement is delivered promptly after we receive your revision comments.

What provisions are included in the agreement?

Standard provisions including pre-emptive rights, deadlock resolution, exit provisions, restraint of trade, decision-making authority, dividend policy, and dispute resolution. The specific provisions are tailored to your circumstances during the consultation.

Can I add MOI alignment or B-BBEE provisions later?

Yes. These can be quoted and added as separate engagements at any time.

Ready to Protect Your Business?

Schedule a consultation to discuss your shareholders agreement. We'll confirm whether the fixed-fee package suits your requirements and get started within days.

For the businesses we act for

The Keystone Workspace

The attorney-designed platform the businesses we act for use to run their contracts, e-signatures and company secretarial work in one place.

Why you can trust this: Martin Kotze has been an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, registered Conveyancer, and Notary Public since 2014, practising from Pretoria. The firm is regulated by the Legal Practice Council under firm registration 17444.

This guide is general information, not legal advice for your specific matter.