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Contribution Agreement
Free contribution agreement template — documents an owner or partner contributing cash, property, or services to a business.
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This free contribution agreement covers 1. Contribution, 2. Valuation, 3. Consideration Received, 4. Representations, 5. Timing with 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for small businesses and individuals documenting a loan or expense putting financial terms in writing so both sides have a clear, shared record. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Contribution Agreement
Company/Entity: [Name] Contributing Party: [Name] Date: [Date]
1. Contribution
[Contributing Party] agrees to contribute the following to [Company/Entity]: [Description — cash amount, property description, or services value].
2. Valuation
The contribution is valued at [Amount], as agreed by the parties [or per an independent appraisal, if property].
3. Consideration Received
In exchange, Contributing Party receives: [Equity/ownership % / units / membership interest — specify].
4. Representations
Contributing Party represents that they have clear title to any contributed property, free of liens, and the right to make this contribution.
5. Timing
The contribution will be made by [Date].
6. Tax Treatment
[Note that the tax treatment of a contribution — especially of appreciated property — can be complex; a professional should confirm before finalizing.]
Company: ______________________ Date: ____________ Contributing Party: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Contributing property (rather than cash) in exchange for equity can trigger real tax consequences depending on the entity type and appreciation — confirm the tax treatment with an accountant before finalizing a non-cash contribution.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Contribution, 2. Valuation, 3. Consideration Received, 4. Representations, 5. Timing, 6. Tax Treatment
- 7 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Informal lending & reimbursements
Money changing hands between people or a business and its team, without a bank's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this contribution agreement template really free?
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What does this contribution agreement cover?
This finance template includes 1. Contribution, 2. Valuation, 3. Consideration Received, 4. Representations. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Financial documents like this can touch usury limits, lending disclosure rules, or tax treatment that vary by state and by amount — details a general template can't know. Have an accountant or attorney review the actual terms before money changes hands based on this.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 7 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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