Templates for founders
The documents a company needs before it needs a lawyer.
From the day two people agree to build something to the day the first investor wires money. Each one a Word file written for England and Wales, with a note beside every choice.
Updated November 2026 · Word files, instant download · all 40 documents
Agree it between yourselves first
Founders’ Agreement (short-form shareholders’ agreement)Use it when two or more founders share equity and need to agree roles, vesting, leavers and exit.£99 →Founder IP Assignment DeedUse it when a founder built code, brand or content before the company existed.£49 →Mutual NDAUse it when both sides will share confidential information.£19 →One-way NDAUse it when only one side will share (for example, a pitch or demo).£19 →Board Minutes and Written Resolutions PackUse it when recording board and shareholder decisions and filings.£19 →
The first people
Employment ContractUse it when taking on an employee (also acts as the written statement of particulars).£39 →Independent Contractor AgreementUse it when engaging a freelancer or consultant who is genuinely self-employed.£39 →Freelance Developer AgreementUse it when commissioning code (and you need to own it).£39 →Advisor Agreement (equity)Use it when giving an adviser equity or options for ongoing help.£49 →Advisor Agreement (fee)Use it when paying an adviser a fee instead of equity.£39 →Internship AgreementUse it when taking on an intern (check the minimum wage position).£39 →
The first money
Investment Term Sheet (non-binding)Use it when agreeing headline terms with an investor before drafting.£19 →Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA)Use it when taking early investment (especially SEIS/EIS) before a priced round.£79 →Convertible Loan Note InstrumentUse it when taking a loan that converts into shares in a later round.£79 →EMI Share Option Plan and Option AgreementUse it when giving employees tax-advantaged options.£99 →Non-EMI Share Option AgreementUse it when giving options to non-employees (advisers, contractors).£79 →
The first customers
SaaS Customer Terms (B2B)Use it when selling software or an online service to businesses.£49 →Pilot and Proof-of-Concept AgreementUse it when trialling your product with a business before a full contract.£39 →Website Terms and ConditionsUse it when publishing a website (terms of use, not terms of sale).£19 →Privacy and Cookie PolicyUse it when collecting any personal data through a website or product.£19 →Data Processing AgreementUse it when you handle personal data on behalf of a customer (or a supplier handles yours).£39 →