Company services
Issue new shares and file the SH01
When a company issues new shares it must file a return of allotment. Tell us who received what, and on which terms, and we review and file the SH01 for you.
Who needs it and when it is due
A return of allotment (SH01) is filed whenever a limited company with share capital allots new shares, for example when a new investor or director takes shares. It must reach Companies House within one month of the allotment.
Issuing shares is a company decision. Directors need authority to allot, and existing shareholders may have pre-emption rights, so check your articles and any shareholders' agreement first. We file the return and do not give legal advice on the allotment.
What we file for you
- The SH01 return of allotment, with the allotment date
- Share class, number of shares and nominal value
- The amount paid and any amount unpaid on each share
- The rights attached to a new class of share
- A summary to check, and your capital record updated on acceptance
How it works
How it works
- 01
Open your company
Sign in and choose the company from My companies. If it was not formed with us, add it first with its company number and Companies House authentication code. - 02
Start the filing
Choose the filing and answer the questions. We check your answers as you go and show you a summary before you submit. - 03
Pay and confirm
Pay the service price online and tick the declarations. Any Companies House fee is shown separately before you pay. - 04
We review and file
Our team reviews your answers and files with Companies House. If anything needs correcting we tell you, and you can edit and resubmit. - 05
Your record is updated
When Companies House accepts the filing we update your company record in your account and email you. If it is rejected we tell you why.
What you need to provide
- The date of the allotment and the names of the people receiving shares
- Share class, number, nominal value and the price paid per share
- Whether the shares were paid for in cash or otherwise
- The rights attached to the shares, if it is a new class
- Your current share capital, if it is not already on your company record
How long do I have to file?
One month from the allotment date.
Do I also need to update my own records?
Yes. Your register of members and share certificates must be updated. We file the return with Companies House.
What about transferring existing shares?
A transfer is not an SH01. See our transfer of shares service.
My company was not formed with Sure Formation. Can you still file for it?
Yes. Add the company to your account with its company number and Companies House authentication code, then start the filing from the company page. The authentication code is your proof of authority to file.
Do I need to be signed in?
Yes. Filings are made from your account so your answers, declarations and documents stay private. If you are signed out you are asked to sign in and are then brought back.
Ready when you are
Issue new shares
Choose your company and tell us who is receiving shares.