I will prepare a precise share purchase transaction document checklist
Licensed US Corporate Attorney, MA and Business Transactions
About this Gig
Acquiring the shares of a business means you are acquiring the entity in its entiretyincluding its hidden debts, tax liabilities, and pending lawsuits. You cannot afford to miss a single document during the discovery phase.
As a licensed US Corporate Attorney, I will prepare a rigorous, exhaustive Share Purchase/Stock Purchase Transaction Document Checklist. This is the exact framework legal professionals use to demand documents from sellers to evaluate the true health and risk of an entity before drafting the Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA).
This checklist covers:
- Capitalization tables and equity grants
- Corporate bylaws, articles, and minute books
- Current and historical tax liabilities
- Employee benefits and HR claims
- Debt instruments and creditor agreements
Don't step into a stock acquisition blind. Command the negotiation table by demanding the right documents from day one.
Select your package, provide your target company's industry, and receive your legal roadmap immediately.
Field of law:
Business (corporate)
Document type:
Share purchase agreement
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FAQ
How is this different from the Asset Purchase checklist?
A share purchase means buying the whole legal entity (and its liabilities). This checklist is much heavier on historical compliance and tax.
Do you draft the actual Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) too?
This gig is for the checklist only. If you need the SPA drafted, please send me a message for a custom offer.
Is this suitable for a startup acquisition?
Absolutely. The checklist will help you verify a startup's cap table, IP ownership, and founder vesting schedules.
How do I use this checklist?
You hand it directly to the seller or the seller's broker to populate a data room with the requested files.
Can you customize this for a specific US State?
Yes, corporate compliance varies by state (e.g., Delaware vs. California). I can tailor the requests accordingly.
In what format is this delivered?
You will receive a clean PDF and an editable checklist (Word/Excel) to track what the seller has provided.
