Corporate agreement between the members of the LLC

A corporate agreement between members of a limited liability company (LLC) is a key tool for regulating internal relations between shareholders, ensuring stability and effective management of the company.

The importance of such an agreement cannot be underestimated, because it helps to ensure business transparency and protect the interests of each participant.

Why do you need a corporate agreement?

• Determination of rights and obligations of participants

The corporate agreement details the rights and obligations of each of the participants, in particular, regarding the management of the LLC, the distribution of profits and the coverage of losses.

• Regulation of particle transmission

The agreement may contain provisions on restrictions on the sale of shares, pre-emptive rights for other participants, as well as conditions for exiting the company.

• Settlement of conflict situations

Clear agreements at the beginning of doing business help to avoid possible conflicts between participants or to minimize their negative impact on the company’s activities.

• Ensuring management stability

A corporate agreement allows for the coordination of decision-making mechanisms in conditions where participants have different interests.

Advantages of a corporate contract

• Protection of minority investors

The agreement may include measures to protect the rights of minority participants, which is important for attracting and retaining investors.

• Effective dispute resolution

Establishing arbitration or mediation procedures to resolve internal disputes helps save company resources and time.

• Management flexibility

Members can set specific management rules that best suit business needs.

• Privacy

Since the corporate agreement is not a public document, it can contain confidential information without disclosing it to third parties.

Conditions for the creation of a corporate agreement between the participants of the LLC

Creating a corporate agreement requires compliance with certain legal and procedural steps that ensure its effectiveness and compliance with current legislation.

• Legal competence. All participants who sign the contract must have legal capacity and legal capacity. This means that each participant must be of legal age and have no legal restrictions to participate in economic activity.
• Voluntary agreement. The corporate agreement must be signed without any coercion or deception. It is important that all participants have a clear understanding of the terms of the contract and their consequences.
• Compilation of the document. The contract must be drawn up in writing and notarized. This is not only a formality, but also a necessity for the possibility of legal protection of the rights and interests of the parties. The text of the contract should be drafted by a legal specialist.
• Content of the contract. The document should clearly define the rights and obligations of the parties, the procedure for managing the company, procedures for the distribution of profits and coverage of losses, and conditions for the transfer of shares and exit from the company.
• Registration of the contract. Although a corporate agreement does not always require registration with the relevant government authorities, it is important to check the current legislation regarding the need to submit copies of the document to the relevant registers for it to become legally binding, or to notarize such an agreement.
• Compliance with legislation. All provisions of the contract must comply with current legislation. In Ukraine, the contract cannot contain conditions that directly contradict the requirements of the Civil Code and the Law of Ukraine “On Business Societies”.

In conclusion, the corporate agreement between the members of the LLC is an important tool for ensuring the stability, transparency, and efficiency of the company’s management.

It not only regulates internal relations but also creates a reliable foundation for business development and the protection of the rights of all participants.

Contacting the law firm “Prikhodko and Partners” for the development of a corporate agreement is a guarantee of receiving high-class legal assistance.

Thanks to many years of experience in corporate law and an individual approach to each client, “Prikhodko and Partners” will ensure that your contract will meet all legal requirements and protect the interests of all parties.