Share Certificates Explained

Quick answer: A share certificate is the document that proves who owns shares in your company and how many. Every shareholder should have one.

What it shows

• The company name and registration number
• The shareholder's name
• The number and class of shares
• The date issued

Why it matters

Banks, investors and buyers ask for share certificates to confirm ownership. Without them, disputes between co-founders are much harder to resolve.

When shares change hands

When shares are sold or transferred, the company records it in its securities register and issues new certificates. Keep these records with your company documents.

Share certificates are included in our R990 registration.