Shareholder Accession Deed

A Shareholder Accession Deed is a simple deed to add a new shareholder to an existing Shareholder Agreement.

calendar_month

Last updated October 21, 2025

flag

Suitable for Australia

Browse our 500+ legal documents

Manage documents, agreements and a lot more from one central place. Just log in and find everything ready to go.

Collaborate with e-Sign and Sharing

Having access to your legal documents has never been easier. You can request e-signature, share the document and download for an efficient collaboration.

Instantly review any legal document

Upload your document, ask contract AI, and watch those burning questions transform into crystal-clear answers. Because brilliant decisions shouldn't keep you waiting.

docs

Create unlimited legal documents and eSignatures for only $39/month.

Upgrade to a Lawpath legal plan to boost your new business.

View plans & pricing

How to create a legal document

  • check_circle

    Access the Document Library

  • check_circle

    Select the template that matches your needs

  • check_circle

    Customise by adding or removing clauses with assistance from Lawpath AI

  • check_circle

    Personalise with your headers, footers, logos, or additional text

  • check_circle

    Store all documents securely in your account for easy access

Start creating your first document

Frequently asked questions

Other names for a Shareholder Accession Deed include: 

  • Deed of Accession
  • Deed of Adherence

Other documents you may need:

View Sample Shareholder Accession Deed

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.

Articles about Shareholder Accession Deed

By Joshua Cutrone|Oct 3, 2019

Checklist For New Shareholders

Just become a new shareholder in a business? Not sure exactly what shareholders rights and responsibilities are? Learn today about being a new shareholder!

By Dominic Woolrych|Jan 7, 2025

When to Use a Shareholders' Agreement (2025 Update)

A Shareholders' Agreement protects both a company and its members by setting out the terms of ownership. Find out when to use one here.

By Dominic Woolrych|May 25, 2015

Why your business needs a Shareholders Agreement

Learn about a shareholders agreement, what it includes and how it can be beneficial for your business.

By Ashlee Johnson|Nov 15, 2018

How Many Shareholders Can A Public Company Have?

Your public company is growing and adding shareholders left, right and centre. Is there a cap on how many you can have?

By Shrishti Shah|Dec 1, 2025

Company Constitution vs Shareholders Agreement

A company constitution and shareholders agreement are both crucial documents when starting your company. Find out how they're different in this article.

By Joshua Cutrone|Dec 4, 2019

How to Exit Your Shareholders' Agreement

Are you looking to sell your shares in a company but don't know your exit route? Read on to learn how to exit your shareholders' agreement.

By Jackie Olling|May 28, 2025

How to Remove a Shareholder from a Company

Time to change shareholders? Read this guide to the process you should follow if you're going to remove a shareholder from your company.

By Mai Sarkissian|Nov 4, 2021

What is a Deed and How Do You Execute One?

Knowing what a deed is and how to execute one can be vitally important for any business owner or individual alike. Read on here.

By Berk Eker|Sep 3, 2020

Do Mergers Require Shareholder Approval?

Shareholder of a company undergoing a merger? Find out about your rights. When shareholder approval is necessary for takeovers.

Looking for more documents?

Privacy Policy

A Privacy Policy outlines how your business will use, store and collect your customers' information. A Privacy Policy is required by law in certain circumstances.

Get document

Loan Agreement

This Loan Agreement can be used by lender when offering a loan to a Borrower.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (Mutual) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding either party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Will

A Will is an essential document as part of your estate plan. This Will cannot be e-signed.

Get document

Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way)

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (One Way) allows you and another party to share confidential information while legally forbidding the other party from disclosing that information to any other person or entity.

Get document

Business Sale Agreement

A Business Sale Agreement is used to clearly set out all relevant terms of the sale when selling or buying a business.

Get document

Shareholders Agreement

A Shareholders Agreement allows you to clarify the relationship between shareholders of your company.

Get document

Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier)

This Services Agreement (Pro-Supplier) sets out the relationship between you, the service provider, and the business receiving the services. This version of the Services Agreement is drafted in favour of the supplier from a commercial and legal perspective.

Get document

Browse all legal documents