Is the ownership of your company clearly and legally documented? Whether you’re bringing in a new partner, issuing shares to a key employee, or planning your exit, our Share Certificates and Transfers service ensures your company’s ownership is always 100% clear and compliant.
What are Shares and Share Certificates? A Simple Guide
Think of a PTY Ltd company as a pizza. The “shares” are the slices of the pizza, and the “shareholders” are the people who own the slices. A Share Certificate is the official paper document that proves you own your slice(s). A Share Register is the company’s official logbook that records who owns how many slices. When ownership changes (e.g., a shareholder sells their slices), this process must be legally documented through a “share transfer,” and the share register must be updated. Verbal agreements are not enough.
Why Choose StartupHero for This?
Incorrectly documenting share transfers can lead to costly shareholder disputes down the line. Our compliance experts ensure that the process is handled correctly, with the proper resolutions, updated share register, and legally compliant share certificates issued to all owners.
Our Service Can Assist You With:
- ✅ Issuing New Share Certificates: For new shareholders, new share allotments, or initial company setup.
- ✅ Processing Share Transfers: Managing the sale or transfer of shares, including preparing resolutions and updating the share register.
- ✅ Maintaining Compliance: Ensuring your company’s ownership records are accurate and legally sound, which is vital for good governance.
Client Testimonial
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“Bringing on an investor was a big step. StartupHero handled the share transfer process professionally, which gave both me and the new investor a lot of confidence.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Do I need to notify the CIPC when shares are transferred?
A: While the share register is an internal document, you must notify the CIPC of the change in “Beneficial Ownership” by updating your records with them.
Q: Is a Shareholder Agreement included?
A: This service covers the technical transfer of shares. A Shareholder Agreement is a separate, more complex legal document that we strongly recommend and can assist with via our legal partners.
Ensure your company ownership is clear and legally secure. Let us manage your share certificates and transfers.
Brenda N., Johannesburg –
Bringing on an investor was a big step. StartupHero handled the share transfer process professionally, which gave both me and the new investor a lot of confidence.