Voting Agreement
A voting agreement is a contract among shareholders obligating them to vote their shares in specified ways on defined corporate matters for a set period. Use this when co-founders or investors want aligned votes on director elections or acquisition approval. It often pairs with a shareholders' agreement in early-stage companies.
What's included
A ready-to-use voting agreement covering parties and shares subject to the agreement, matters covered (board election, sale, financing), required vote alignment and proxy mechanics, with signature fields already placed for Shareholder A and Shareholder B. Fill in the bracketed details (like [Company Name] or [Date]) using Docracy's built-in text editor, then send it out for signature.
This is a general template for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified attorney to review it for your specific situation and jurisdiction before use.
Key clauses
- Parties and shares subject to the agreement
- Matters covered (board election, sale, financing)
- Required vote alignment and proxy mechanics
- Drag-along or tag-along cross-references if any
- Term and termination on IPO or mutual consent
- Remedies for breach including injunction
What you'll fill in
[Company Name][Shareholder A Name][Shareholder B Name][Shares Covered][Voting Matters Covered][Term End Date][Governing State]Legal summary
Signers commit to vote as agreed while the agreement is in effect; breaking the vote pact may expose a party to contractual damages or court-ordered compliance. It does not by itself transfer economic ownership of shares.
Free for up to 2 signers, no account required. Need unlimited? Flat $10/month.
FAQ
Is this Voting Agreement legally binding?
Signing through Docracy uses a simple electronic signature (SES), which is legally recognized for everyday business agreements under laws like the U.S. ESIGN Act and the EU's eIDAS regulation. This is a general template, not legal advice — for high-stakes or regulated agreements, have a qualified attorney review it for your situation.
Who needs to sign this Voting Agreement?
This template includes signature fields for Shareholder A and Shareholder B — already placed — plus 7 placeholder fields to fill in before you send it.
Can I edit this Voting Agreement before sending it?
Yes — Docracy's editor lets you edit the text, add or remove signature fields, redact sections, and reorder pages before you send it.
Do I need an account to send this Voting Agreement?
No — it's free for up to 2 signers with no account required. Create a free account only if you want to save it to a dashboard or reuse it later.
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“Generate a Voting Agreement for three founders voting as a block on board seats.”
“Explain interaction with a separate drag-along provision in a stockholders agreement.”
“Adapt for investors who agree to vote with the lead investor on a sale.”
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