The Most Critical Document for Founders.
Download the 2026 Common Stock Purchase Agreement.
With 83(b) Election, Vesting Schedules, and IP Protection.
You don't own your company until you sign this.
Many founders make the mistake of thinking that filing the "Articles of Incorporation" means they own the stock. It does not.
Incorporation just creates the "shell" of the company. The Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) is the document that transfers the shares from the company to you.
If you don't sign this document:
You do not own any equity.
You cannot vote on board matters.
The Intellectual Property (IP) you created might still belong to you personally, not the company (which scares away investors).
You cannot file an 83(b) Election, potentially exposing you to millions in future taxes.
Get the "Venture-Standard" agreement used by Silicon Valley startups.
What You Get Inside the Kit:
1. The 2026 Common Stock Purchase Agreement (Word)
A robust legal contract updated for 2026 regulatory standards.
Vesting Schedule: Includes the standard "4-Year Vesting with 1-Year Cliff." This protects the company if a co-founder quits early.
Double Trigger Acceleration: A founder-friendly clause. If the company is sold and you are fired, your stock vests immediately.
Right of First Refusal (ROFR): Prevents co-founders from selling their stock to random strangers without offering it to the company first.
2026 Regulatory Updates: Includes specific references to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) and DGCL 2025 amendments.
2. The Proprietary Information & Inventions Assignment (PIIAA)
This clause is integrated into the agreement. It legally ensures that all the code, branding, and business plans you created are owned by the Company, not you personally. Investors require this for funding.
3. The 83(b) Tax Election Form (Word)
We include the pre-formatted letter you must send to the IRS.
The Risk: If you don't file this within 30 days, you pay ordinary income tax on your shares as they rise in value.
The Solution: File this form to lock in your tax basis at the nominal price (e.g., $0.00001).
4. The Stock Power & Spousal Consent (Word)
Two critical exhibits often missing from free templates.
Stock Power: Allows the company to reclaim unvested shares if a founder leaves, without needing to drag them to court.
Spousal Consent: Essential for founders in states like California and Texas. It prevents a divorce from freezing the company's cap table.
Why Founders Choose This Template:
1. It is "Venture-Ready"
This isn't a 2-page generic form. It is the full-length, sophisticated agreement that VCs expect to see in your data room. It signals that you are building a scalable corporation, not a small business.
2. It Solves the "Co-Founder Breakup" Problem
What happens if your co-founder quits after 2 months? Without this agreement, they keep 50% of the company forever. With this agreement (and the Vesting Clause), they leave with 0%, because they haven't hit the 1-year cliff.
3. It Protects You from Being Fired
We included "Good Reason" and "Cause" definitions. This protects you from being fired just so the Board can steal your unvested equity.
Legalize Your Ownership.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I really need to pay for my own stock?
Yes. To make the contract valid, money must change hands. However, because the Par Value is usually $0.00001, you typically only need to write a check for $10.00 to $100.00 to buy millions of shares.
2. Can I change the vesting schedule?
Yes. The template comes with the standard "4-Year / 1-Year Cliff" set as the default, but since it is a Word Document, you can edit it to "3-Years" or "Fully Vested" if you prefer (though VCs prefer vesting).
3. What is the 83(b) Election?
It is a letter you send to the IRS telling them: "I want to be taxed on my stock NOW (while it is worth $0.00), not LATER (when it vests and is worth millions)." It is the biggest tax loophole for founders, and our kit includes the form.
