Share Transfer Form
A Share Transfer Form is a legal document that facilitates the formal transfer of shares in a company.
4.4 (30 reviews)
Last updated October 22, 2024
Under 5 minutes
Suitable for Australia
Written by
Edwin Montoya Zorrilla
Reviewed by
Damin Murdock
Document Overview
A Share Transfer Form is a legal document that facilitates the formal transfer of shares in a company.
The Legal Risk Score of a Share Transfer Form Template
Our legal team have marked this document as medium risk considering:
- The fact that companies may need to tailor it to suit their internal procedures and constitution.
- The regulatory requirements that must be carried out after executing this document to ensure it is effective and avoid ASIC penalties.
Share Transfer Form Checklist
Complete your free Share Transfer Form with our checklist
Different companies may have different procedures for effecting a transfer of shares, however for Pty Ltd companies we recommend taking the following post-execution steps. This process is generally managed by the company secretary, with the involvement of the transferor, transferee and the directors.
Post-execution steps
- Execute a Directors' Resolution Approving Transfer of Shares (Circulating Resolution).
- Execute a new Share Certificate, and provide it to the transferee.
- Update the Transfer Journal (optional)
- Update the Register of Members (required).
- Lodge an electronic Form 484 with ASIC, within 28 days of executing the directors' resolution approving transfer of shares.
Use this Share Transfer Form if:
- You wish to transfer shares from an individual or company to another company or individual.
What does this Share Transfer Form cover?
- The transfer of shares according to the Corporations Act 2001
- Acceptance of the transfer of shares and paying the purchase price
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