Shareholder Accession Deed
A Shareholder Accession Deed is a simple deed to add a new shareholder to an existing Shareholder Agreement.
Last updated October 21, 2025
Suitable for Australia
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What is a shareholder accession deed?
What is a shareholder accession deed?
When should you use a shareholder accession deed?
When should you use a shareholder accession deed?
What should be in a shareholder accession deed?
What should be in a shareholder accession deed?
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What protections does this deed provide for existing shareholders?
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The Legal Risk Score of a Shareholder Accession Deed Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The new shareholder is solely responsible for all legal and other costs associated with the preparation and execution of the deed, which might impose a financial burden.
- The new shareholder must comply with the existing shareholders agreement as if they were an original party, which could limit their flexibility or introduce unexpected obligations.
- The deed is governed by the laws of a specific jurisdiction, which may not be favorable or familiar to the new shareholder, potentially complicating legal matters.
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