Feel free to download our free Share Certificate Template and use it to generate as many share certificates as your UK private limited company needs. This fillable share certificate template is suitable for use by a private company that is limited by shares and is registered in England and/or Wales.

Main Points

A share certificate confirms ownership of shares and includes critical details like certificate number and shareholder details.
Certificates must be issued within two months of company formation or new share issues to maintain compliance.
A separate certificate is needed for each class of shares held by an individual shareholder.
It is advisable to seek legal advice before using the share certificate template for your specific circumstances.

A share certificate is a document which certifies registered ownership of shares from a particular date. Key information on a share certificate includes:

Certificate number
Company name and registration number
Shareholder name and address
Number of shares owned
Class of shares
Issue date of shares
The nominal value of each share

A company must issue share certificates for its shareholders within two months of the company formation or the date of a new share issue or transfer.

Issuing and Recording Shares Correctly

Regardless of any certificate, the shares must still be properly issued or transferred to the new shareholder, and the shareholder’s name must be entered in the company’s register of members

A company may have more than just one class of shares. This share certificate template may be used for any of them, although it should be noted that a separate share certificate must be issued for each class of shares held. For example, where someone holds some shares that are of one class and holds also other shares that are of a different class then two separate share certificates must be issued to that shareholder.

DISCLAIMER: This document may not necessarily be suitable for your particular circumstances, wherefore we recommend that you seek legal advice before using it. We can take no responsibility for any events that arise as a result of your use of this document.

Share Certificate Template

Uniwide Formations is a professional formation agency that can provide you with a wide range of services that you need to form your own business. We can handle a wide range of tasks, including issuing and transferring shares, as well as preparing and submitting documents to Companies House. If you want to learn more, please contact our team.

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