Share Subscription Agreement

A Share Subscription Agreement is a document that serves as a contract between a company and investor for the issuing of shares.

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Last updated October 23, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Use this Share Subscription Agreement If:

  • You’re a company looking to issue new shares to an investor
  • You’re investing in a company who is issuing you shares

What does this Share Subscription cover?

  • Amount of shares issued
  • Subscription price
  • Terms and conditions of sale
  • Company representations
  • Subscriber representations
  • Reliance on representations
  • Confidentiality 

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Share Subscription Agreement
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The Legal Risk Score of a Share Subscription Agreement Template is Medium

Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:

  • The fact that companies may need to tailor it to suit their internal procedures and constitution.
  • The regulatory requirements that must be carried out after executing this document to ensure it is effective and avoid ASIC penalties.

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