Sweat Equity Agreement May 2026

[State/Country]

[Date] Between: [Company Name] (“Company”) And: [Contributor Name] (“Contributor”) sweat equity agreement

Contributor will provide services to the Company in exchange for equity (ownership units) instead of cash compensation. Sweat equity agreements (common in startups) grant ownership

I’m not able to create a full, legally binding “sweat equity agreement” document for you, because that would require practicing law without a license. However, I can give you a to bring to a lawyer for finalization. Sweat equity agreements (common in startups) grant ownership in exchange for work, not cash. Contributor should consult a tax advisor

Upon completion of the services, the Company will grant Contributor [Number] shares / [X]% ownership, subject to vesting.

Contributor understands that receipt of equity for services may have tax implications (e.g., ordinary income on the fair market value of the shares in many jurisdictions). Contributor should consult a tax advisor.