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Generate a JV agreement that handles the hard cases. Deadlocks, exits, governance.

Joint Ventures fail more often than they succeed. The agreement is what prevents the fail. Capital contributions, profit split, governance (who decides what), deadlock-breaking, exit rights, and what happens if one party stops performing. We generate JV agreements that handle the standard cases plus the hard cases that kill most JVs.

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How it works

How we handle JV Agreement, end-to-end.

Joint Ventures fail more often than they succeed.

1

Pick JV structure

Contractual JV (parties contract for a specific project, no new entity) or entity JV (parties form a new LLC or corporation for the venture). Different templates, different tax and liability consequences.

2

Configure capital and profit

Each party's capital contribution, ownership percentage, profit split, distribution timing. Capital can be cash, IP, services, or assets.

3

Set governance

Board representation, voting rights, reserved matters (decisions requiring all-party consent), routine decisions, day-to-day management.

4

Add exit and deadlock

What happens if one party wants out. What happens if parties cannot agree (deadlock). Standard solutions: buy-sell on appraisal, Texas shoot-out, Russian roulette, or third-party arbitration.

What we'll set up for you

A clean handoff, in four steps.

You give us the basics. We handle the state, the IRS, and the compliance clock so you can focus on the business.

01 · Name + Brand

A name that's actually available.

Real-time check against the state register, USPTO trademark database, and matching domains.

02 · State filing

Filed with the Secretary of State.

We submit your Articles, pay the state fee on your behalf, and return the stamped certificate.

03 · Federal IDs

EIN + the right tax setup.

Federal Employer ID with the IRS, plus state tax accounts when your business needs them.

04 · Stay compliant

Registered Agent + deadline tracking.

Your agent on file in every state, with every renewal and annual report tracked in one calendar.

Pricing

Transparent jv agreement pricing.

Government fees pass through at cost. No upsells.

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Generate contractual or entity JV agreements free. Includes governance, deadlock, and exit clauses.

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Pro + Attorney Review

$1499
Attorney review for complex JVs.

Generated JV plus attorney review for complex multi-party structures, cross-border JVs, regulated-industry JVs. For high-stakes ventures.

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FAQ

About the Joint Venture Agreement Generator.

What is the difference between JV and partnership?
JV is typically a single project or fixed-term venture. Partnership is an ongoing business. JV can be contractual (no new entity) or entity-based (new LLC or corp). Partnership is always entity-based.
Should the JV be contractual or a new entity?
Contractual JV: simpler to set up, no new entity to maintain, each party keeps its tax treatment. Entity JV: clearer liability separation, new entity has its own credit, easier to bring in new investors later. Most modern JVs use a new LLC.
What is a deadlock and how do I solve it?
Deadlock: parties cannot agree on a major decision. Common solutions: Texas shoot-out (one party offers to buy or sell; other party picks side), Russian roulette (one party names price; other party must buy or sell at that price), put-call options, or third-party arbitration. Each has different incentives; pick the right one for your parties.
What is tag-along vs. drag-along?
Tag-along: if majority party sells, minority party can sell on the same terms (protects minority). Drag-along: if majority party sells, minority party must sell on the same terms (protects majority's exit). Both are common in JVs.
Who manages the JV day-to-day?
Configure based on the parties' roles. Common: one party manages operations, other party provides oversight via board representation. Operating party often gets a management fee for the work.
What about taxes?
Contractual JV: each party reports its share of revenue and expenses. Entity JV: new entity has its own tax treatment (typically partnership for LLC, corporate for corp). State filing fees and franchise taxes apply to entity JVs. Cross-border JVs require careful tax structuring.
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