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Issue of shares resolution
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Issue of Shares Resolution
£240.00
Issue of Shares Resolution
Issuing new shares is a key way for a company to raise capital, reward shareholders, or bring in new investors. It defines who owns the company and the percentage of ownership each shareholder holds. For example, if two shareholders each own 50% of the shares, they share profits equally after corporation tax.
Companies issue new shares for several reasons:
- Reflecting personal investment in the business at the outset or later.
- Attracting new directors or investors by offering shares as compensation.
- Repaying company borrowings.
- Rewarding employees to encourage loyalty and engagement.
Our service ensures that the issuance of shares is handled legally, efficiently, and with full compliance with Companies House requirements.
How Our Issue of Shares Service Works
1. Shareholder Application Letters
Before issuing new shares, prospective shareholders submit a written application agreeing to take the shares in line with the company’s Articles of Association.
2. Special Resolution Preparation
All existing shareholders must approve a special board resolution authorising the issuance of new shares to the new shareholder.
3. Board Meeting Minutes
We prepare board meeting minutes confirming that the resolution to issue shares was approved by the company’s board.
4. Completion of SH01 Form
The SH01 form must be submitted to Companies House within 30 days of issuing shares. This updates the company’s share capital and records the new shareholders. Failure to submit on time puts all company officers at risk of default under the Companies Act 2016.
5. Share Certificates
We prepare the required share certificates showing the new shareholding structure, including the names and stake of each shareholder.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Once we receive your instructions, we prepare the SH01 form and related documentation. After signing and returning the special resolution, we submit the form to Companies House, and you receive confirmation along with share certificates.
Pre-emption rights protect existing shareholders, giving them first refusal on new shares or limiting the total number of shares issued. Any new share issuance must comply with these rules.
Existing shareholders’ stakes are diluted proportionally when new shares are issued to a new shareholder
Yes, usually at market value. Payment can be made upfront or in agreed instalments, depending on board discretion.
No. Stamp duty is not payable on subscribing to new shares in a UK limited company.
Companies House must be notified within 30 days. Until then, the new shareholding structure is not officially registered or displayed publicly.
It is possible, but due to the legal and accounting complexity, we recommend using expert assistance to ensure compliance and accuracy.
We guide you through every step: preparing applications, resolutions, board minutes, share certificates, and filing with Companies House. Our experts are available to answer questions before, during, and after the issuance process.
Yes. Issues at a premium, discount, or to employees may have tax implications. Always consult an accountant before finalising any decision.
We provide a complete, professional service to issue shares accurately and legally, saving time, avoiding errors, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.
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