Transfer Company Shares

Have your shareholders changed? Our Share Transfer Service makes it simple to record a transfer of company shares or update shareholding details with Companies House.

Transferring or issuing shares in a UK private limited company must be properly documented and officially recorded. If you are planning to transfer shares or update existing shareholdings, we handle all required Companies House documentation on your behalf—helping you stay compliant without the administrative burden.

Managing share transfers or updating shareholder information can be complex and time-consuming, especially when you are already juggling other business responsibilities. That’s where our Companies House share transfer service helps.

Whether you are transferring shares to another individual or simply updating your company’s shareholding records, our service provides a straightforward and efficient solution. Each package includes support for up to three share transfers and is available exclusively to UK companies limited by shares.

How It Works

  1. Purchase your package

  2. You will receive an automated email requesting details of the shareholding changes

  3. Once you respond, we will prepare all required forms and shareholder resolutions

  4. The completed documents will be uploaded to your online account for your records

  5. We will prepare a Confirmation Statement reflecting the updated shareholding

  6. You will be notified to review the Confirmation Statement

  7. Upon approval, we will file it with Companies House on your behalf

Transfer of Shares & Confirmation Statement (1 Shareholder)

This service is designed for customers who wish to transfer shares from one shareholder to another and have the transfer properly documented and filed online with Companies House. The service includes the preparation of all necessary documents, including the J30 Stock Transfer Form and meeting minutes, along with the filing of a Confirmation Statement to reflect the updated shareholding.

£84.99/Year

VAT: £9.20

How Many Shares can be Issued at any One Time?

There is no limit to the number of shares that can be issued at any one time.

Please note: Acceptance of a share issue request is ultimately at the discretion of Companies House.

What Class of Shares can be Issued?

We can facilitate the issue of shares in any class, provided it is accepted by Companies House.

If you are issuing shares in a new share class that does not currently exist within the company, you must provide the prescribed particulars relating to that class, in line with Companies House requirements.

Any shares issued within an existing share class must be of the same nominal value as the shares already issued in that class.

What is the Issue of Shares Service?

Our Issue of Shares service is designed for companies that wish to issue new shares and require the process to be properly documented.

Before issuing shares, you must obtain consent from all company members in accordance with company law and your articles of association. We then prepare the necessary paperwork to formally record the share issue.

What do I receive?

You will receive a full set of professionally prepared documents, including:

  • SH01 Form (Return of Allotment of Shares) completed and submitted to Companies House

  • Board Resolution

  • Meeting Minutes

  • Blank Share Certificate

  • Confirmation Statement to notify Companies House of the newly issued shares

These documents serve as official evidence of the share issue.

The maximum number of share issues included depends on the package you purchase (all issues must relate to the same company). If you need to make more than three share issues, please refer to our article: “I need to make more than 3 Issues.”

Please note:

  • Stamp duty fees, if applicable, are not included

  • Shareholding details will not automatically update on the Companies House register

  • Changes will only appear once a Confirmation Statement has been filed

What Information do I Need to Provide to Issue Shares?

To process a share issue, we will require the following details:

  • Company name

  • Number of new shares to be issued

  • Shareholder’s name and address

  • Whether the shares are paid or unpaid

This information will be requested in your purchase confirmation email. Simply reply to that email with the required details to ensure a faster turnaround.

Why would I need to Issue Shares?

Companies issue shares for a variety of reasons, including:

  • Raising capital to fund business operations

  • Repaying part or all of company borrowing

  • Securing funds to support growth or larger projects

  • Introducing a new shareholder or owner into the company