Company Letterhead
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Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
MEMBERSHIP INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENT
This Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into effective as of {{effective_date}} (the "Effective Date"), by and between:
**Seller:** {{seller_name}}, an individual/entity residing at/with its principal place of business at {{seller_address}} (the "Seller"); and
**Buyer:** {{buyer_name}}, an individual/entity residing at/with its principal place of business at {{buyer_address}} (the "Buyer").
WHEREAS, Seller is the owner of certain membership interests in {{llc_name}}, a Limited Liability Company organized and existing under the laws of {{jurisdiction_of_llc}} (the "LLC"); and
WHEREAS, Seller desires to sell, and Buyer desires to purchase, a portion or all of such membership interests, subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
1. Purchase and Sale of Membership Interest
1.1. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Seller hereby sells, assigns, transfers, conveys, and delivers to Buyer, and Buyer hereby purchases and accepts from Seller, {{percentage_of_interest_to_be_sold}}% of the membership interests in the LLC (the "Membership Interest").
1.2. The Membership Interest shall represent {{number_of_units}} units standing in the name of the Seller in the books of the LLC.
2. Purchase Price
2.1. The total purchase price for the Membership Interest shall be {{currency}} {{purchase_price}} (the "Purchase Price").
2.2. The Purchase Price shall be paid by Buyer to Seller as follows:
(a) A deposit of {{currency}} {{deposit_amount}} shall be paid on or before {{deposit_due_date}}.
(b) The balance of {{currency}} {{balance_amount}} shall be paid on or before {{final_payment_date}}.
2.3. All payments shall be made by {{payment_method}} to {{seller_bank_details}}.
3. Representations and Warranties of Seller
Seller represents and warrants to Buyer that:
3.1. Seller is the sole legal and beneficial owner of the Membership Interest, free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, pledges, security interests, charges, claims, or other restrictions whatsoever.
3.2. Seller has the full power, authority, and legal right to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
3.3. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Seller, and the consummation by Seller of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not violate any agreement, instrument, judgment, order, or decree to which Seller is a party or by which Seller is bound.
4. Representations and Warranties of Buyer
Buyer represents and warrants to Seller that:
4.1. Buyer has the full power, authority, and legal right to enter into and perform its obligations under this Agreement.
4.2. The execution and delivery of this Agreement by Buyer, and the consummation by Buyer of the transactions contemplated hereby, do not violate any agreement, instrument, judgment, order, or decree to which Buyer is a party or by which Buyer is bound.
4.3. Buyer is acquiring the Membership Interest for investment purposes only and not with a view to resale or distribution thereof.
5. Closing
5.1. The closing of the purchase and sale of the Membership Interest (the "Closing") shall take place on {{closing_date}} at {{closing_time}} at {{closing_location}} or such other date, time, or place as the parties may mutually agree.
5.2. At the Closing, Seller shall deliver to Buyer:
(a) An instrument of transfer, duly executed, evidencing the transfer of the Membership Interest to Buyer.
(b) The original membership certificate(s) representing the Membership Interest, if applicable.
(c) Such other documents and instruments as Buyer may reasonably request to effectuate the transfer of the Membership Interest.
5.3. At the Closing, Buyer shall deliver to Seller the balance of the Purchase Price, if not previously paid.
6. Indemnification
6.1. Seller agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Buyer from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to any breach of Seller's representations, warranties, or covenants contained in this Agreement.
6.2. Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Seller from and against any and all liabilities, losses, damages, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to any breach of Buyer's representations, warranties, or covenants contained in this Agreement.
7. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
7.1. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{governing_law_jurisdiction}}.
7.2. Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity hereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the rules of the {{arbitration_institution}} in {{arbitration_city}}, {{arbitration_country}}.
7.3. The language of the arbitration shall be English.
8. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements, understandings, negotiations, and discussions, whether oral or written, between the parties.
9. Notices
All notices, requests, consents, and other communications required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given upon personal delivery, recognized overnight courier, or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the parties at their respective addresses set forth above or such other address as a party may designate by notice to the other party.
10. Signature Block
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Membership Interest Purchase Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.
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Seller Name: {{seller_name}}
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Buyer Name: {{buyer_name}}
Witness Name: {{witness_name}}
Witness Signature: _______________________
Date: {{signature_date}}
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