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The benefits of shareholders' agreements: when a company is registered with shareholders it is important to ensure that both parties feel happy that they are covered should any changes or unfortunate circumstances arise. Upon a company formation, the company limited by shares is required to have articles of association in place which set out how the relationship between the company and shareholders will be governed. However, this is by no means a comprehensive document; therefore, it is recommended that the organisation and shareholders have a shareholders' agreement drawn up.
The benefits of a company registration and putting a shareholders' agreement in place include: -
1. The shareholders agreement ensures that both parties are legally covered over and above the articles of association.
2. A shareholders' agreement gives more detail on what has been agreed between the two parties, setting out clear and enforceable terms for both the corporation and shareholders.
3. Set out terms that remain private - a shareholders' agreement is not a matter of public interest, unlike articles of association and cannot be viewed by employees, customers or creditors.
4. The shareholders agreement details how big company decisions, the decisions which involve the directors and shareholders, are dealt with.
5. A shareholders' agreement can restrict the decision making powers of the directors when needed protecting investors and shareholders.
6. A company registration with a shareholders' agreement is a cost effective way to set out the procedures for dealing with any disagreements and disputes between the directors, owners and shareholders.
7. The agreement protects minority shareholders against decisions made by majority shareholders that may not be in their best interests.
8. A shareholders' agreement can only be amended when all of the shareholders are in agreement; articles of association only need a 75% majority agreement.
9. Having a shareholders' agreement in place demonstrates enterprise stability.
10. If the company is looking for investment or credit with a supplier, having an agreement in place can increase confidence levels among creditors.