What you get
Four files, free. Use the Word file to fill it in, the PDF to print and sign.
- Aktieägaravtal — Swedish · Word (.docx)
- Aktieägaravtal — Swedish · PDF
- Shareholders’ Agreement — English · Word (.docx)
- Shareholders’ Agreement — English · PDF
Both language versions are written for Swedish law. The English version is for counterparties, partners or colleagues who do not read Swedish — it is a translation of the same document, not a different one.
What the agreement covers
| 1 · Shareholder A | Who owns, and how much, including share classes. |
|---|---|
| 2 · Shareholder B | The other owner. |
| 3 · The company and corporate governance | Seven pre-drafted decisions that require owner consent — articles and share capital, new issues and option programmes, dividends, investments above a threshold, appointing the CEO, dissolution or sale. |
| 4 · Transfer of shares | Consent, pre-emption in proportion to holdings, the deadline for exercising it, and the obligation for a buyer to join the agreement. |
| 5 · Co-selling | Tag along and drag along, each a tick, with the drag-along threshold as a field. |
| 6 · Contract period | From and to, with a default that it runs as long as the parties own shares. |
| 7 · When an owner leaves | Redemption on death, bankruptcy, foreclosure or material breach — and when an owner who is also an employee leaves. The valuation model sits in Annex 2. |
| 8 · Competition and loyalty | Non-compete, non-solicitation of staff and customers, and the period after the holding ends. |
| 9 · Confidentiality | What the owners may not disclose, for how long, and the exceptions. |
| 10 · Applicable law and dispute resolution | With a default rule if you leave it blank. |
| 11 · Annexes | Five annexes: share register, valuation model, articles of association, board rules, dividend policy. |
| 12 · Signature | Signature block for both owners. |
When to use it
The template is written for Swedish limited companies with a few owners — founding teams, family companies, or a company with one external minority owner.
- Two or three founders putting on paper who decides what
- A family company where shares will pass between generations
- A company taking in a minority owner who is not on the board
- Owners who want an exit route agreed before anyone needs one
When the template is not enough
Four situations where you should speak to a lawyer before using it:
- The company has raised, or plans to raise, external capital
- The owners hold different share classes or very unequal stakes
- An owner is also an employee and should be covered by vesting
- The agreement has to be coordinated with the articles of association and registered with Bolagsverket
How it works
- Get it — no payment, no card. An email address is all we need.
- Download — all four files appear on the confirmation page and in your receipt email.
- Fill it in — open the Word file, complete the fields, mark the points that apply and delete the rest. Set out the ownership split in Annex 1.
Specifications
| Document | Shareholders’ Agreement · Aktieägaravtal |
|---|---|
| Category | Corporate Documents |
| Type | Template, ready to use |
| Jurisdiction | Sweden |
| Language | English and Swedish |
| Format | Word (.docx) and PDF |
| Pages | 6 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Last reviewed | August 2026 |
| Reference | CORP-01 |
| Prepared by | Lawgent AB |
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free?
Yes. No card, no trial, no strings. You give us an email address so we can send you the download link, and that is the whole transaction.
Do I get it in both Swedish and English?
Yes. Every download includes both language versions, in Word and PDF. You do not choose a language.
Does it replace the articles of association?
No. A shareholders’ agreement binds the owners who sign it. Transfer restrictions only bind third parties if they are also written into the articles of association and registered. The template says so, and paragraph 4 is where it matters.
Can I edit it?
Yes. The Word file is editable and built to be adapted — fields to fill in, points to mark or delete, and space for your own wording.
What if the document is updated?
When we publish a new version it replaces the file on your account. Your download link always gives you the current version.
Is this legal advice?
No. This is a template. It must be adapted to your circumstances and should be reviewed by a lawyer before it is used. If you want that review, we are here.
