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Share transfer checklistThere are a several steps involved in transferring shares. Our checklist takes you through what the shareholder and company need to do. Selling or giving away sharesA share transfer is the process by which a shareholder (the "t... Read more
03 Sep 2018
Non-statutory registersAs well as the various registers that companies have to keep by law, there are other registers of information that companies may find it useful to keep for their own records.Register of share applications and allotmentsThis rec... Read more
07 Dec 2018
Share certificateA company needs to issue a share certificate for newly created shares and whenever a shareholder transfers their shares to another. EvidenceA share certificate is evidence of a shareholder's title to their shares. It is therefore an i... Read more
24 Aug 2018
What is a shareholder?Shareholders often provide valuable investment in a company. But is there more to their role?Separation of powersShareholders and directors are often the same people, especially in smaller companies. Even so, shareholders have a... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Alterations to share capital summaryAlterations to a company's share capital that do not affect the number of shares in issue are relatively straightforward. Our summary explains why these changes might be necessary and how to carry them out.Consolida... Read more
14 Dec 2018
Shares and share classesMany companies have very simple share capital, but companies have the freedom to create different types of share. This checklist explains what shares are, the common types and why a company might want to create different class... Read more
27 Jan 2023
Redemption or purchase of a company's own shares summaryThere are two situations in which a company can acquire an interest in its own shares. Our summary explains when they arise and the procedures that need to be followed. Exception to the ruleGener... Read more
14 Dec 2018
Glossary - sharesAllotment or issue? Called-up or paid-up? Shares terminology can be a bit of a minefield. Our glossary provides a quick reference to help interpret the documentation.Terminology trialsYou might come across some of the terms in our gl... Read more
13 Mar 2018
Shareholders' agreementIf you're aiming to run a company with the minimum of fuss and to steer clear of disputes, then having a shareholders' agreement in place will help you to achieve this. Our model agreement addresses the issues and provides appropr... Read more
24 Aug 2009
Shareholders' rights summaryMany companies are unaware of the full extent of their shareholders' rights. It is important that companies can respond appropriately to attempts to exercise these rights, for example by knowing the relevant thresholds for d... Read more
18 Sep 2018
