Company services
Transfer of Shares
Transfer shares between shareholders, or from one director to another, with the compliance taken care of.
£80.00
How we help
After your company is formed, you may want to move shares between shareholders. We collect the details of the directors and shareholders involved and the exact share structure, prepare the share transfer form and other paperwork, and file the changes with Companies House.
What is included
- Stock transfer form: we prepare the stock transfer form (J30), which the shareholder transferring their shares must complete.
- Board minutes: we complete the meeting minutes that your directors must approve, recording the board meeting that authorised the transfer.
- Share certificates: we draw up certificates showing your revised share structure, with the name and percentage stake of each shareholder.
- Support by email and phone at no extra charge
How long will it take?
Once we have the information we need, you receive the documents to start the process within 2 working days. The person transferring the shares and the person receiving them must both complete the stock transfer form we send, and return it to us.
I set up my company with another formation agent. Can you help?
Which shares can I transfer?
This service covers ordinary shares only. We cannot help with non-ordinary shares or amend your Articles of Association. For either, speak to a solicitor.
What is stamp duty?
If the transfer attracts stamp duty, you must record it on a stock transfer form and send it to HMRC within 30 days. The current rate is: 0.5% on share transfers for consideration over £1,000. The charge is paid by the person receiving the shares.
Will Companies House update my company details straight away?
No. You must file a confirmation statement explaining the new shareholding structure for the change to be recorded. That is a legal requirement.
Can I do this myself?
Templates are available online. Because of the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and HMRC's involvement for transfers that attract stamp duty, we recommend using an experienced advisory service like ours.