Hello,
My cofounder and I are creating a software company. We're both programmers. My cofounder lives in the United States, while I live in Canada. We do not presently have any registered legal papers. Another point is that my software company use pre-existing technology, thus no patents are required. After some Googling, I discovered that I need the following agreements: incorporation agreement, shareholder agreement, employment agreement, and intellectual property agreement.
I'm aware that there are several free templates available online. But because my cofounder and I live in two different countries, is it possible to use an online template from the internet? Or will I need to consult with a lawyer who specialises in international law?
What kind of template can I get on the internet?
I have no legal experience; therefore I appreciate your help.
Business formation is absolutely something that you should talk to a lawyer about.
There is no reason to skimp on this, free templates online might work out okay, but you don't really want to rely on "might" when it comes to the legal structure of your business.