Document background
The Shares Subscription Agreement is a crucial document used in corporate financing transactions under Dutch law when a company issues new shares to raise capital. It serves as the primary agreement between the issuing company and the share subscriber(s), detailing the terms and conditions of the share issuance, including the number and class of shares, subscription price, and payment terms. The agreement must comply with Dutch corporate law requirements, particularly those set out in Book 2 of the Dutch Civil Code and the Financial Supervision Act (Wft) where applicable. It is commonly used in various contexts, including private equity investments, venture capital funding rounds, employee share schemes, and corporate restructurings. The document typically requires execution before a civil law notary and registration with the Dutch Trade Register.
