Issue of Shares Service for UK Limited Company

Issue / Allot shares in UK limited company

After you register a company, you may want to use our Issue of Shares Service to issue shares to new shareholders or more shares to existing shareholders. We can help you issue new shares the right way.

When issuing new shares, there are certain procedures you must follow, including informing Companies House about the changes to your company’s share structure. Our team will handle all the paperwork and fill in the required forms and submit them on your behalf.

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1-2 Shareholder

This service is for customers who want to issue new shares in the company and require the shares to be allotted up to two shareholders online at Companies House with a Confirmation Statement filing. Completed documents will include preparation of meeting minutes and board resolution

What’s Included:
1-2 Shareholders
Letter of application for new shares
Board resolution
Board meeting minutes
Return of Allotment of Shares (Form SH01)
Share certificates

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Issue of Shares
3-4 Shareholder

This service is for customers who want to issue new shares in the company and require the shares to be allotted up to 4 shareholders online at Companies House with a Confirmation Statement filing. Completed documents will include preparation of meeting minutes and board resolution.

What’s Included:
3-4 Shareholders
Letter of application for new shares
Board resolution
Board meeting minutes
Return of Allotment of Shares (Form SH01)
Share certificates

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5-6 Shareholder

This service is for customers who want to issue new shares in the company and require the shares to be allotted up to 6 shareholders online at Companies House with a Confirmation Statement filing. Completed documents will include preparation of meeting minutes and board resolution.

What’s Included:
5-6 Shareholders
Letter of application for new shares
Board resolution
Board meeting minutes
Return of Allotment of Shares (Form SH01)
Share certificates

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What is an Issue of Shares Service?

An issue of shares (also known as a share allotment) is the process of creating and allocating new shares within a company. These newly issued shares are distributed to one or more individuals or corporate entities who may be existing shareholders increasing their ownership or new investors joining the company.

In most cases, shares are issued in exchange for a cash payment, although non-cash consideration (such as goods, services, or assets) can also be used depending on the company’s constitution. Once the shares are issued, they form part of the company’s share capital, increasing the total number of shares in circulation.

Our Issue of Shares Service ensures the entire process is handled accurately and in full compliance with Companies House and HMRC requirements, from documentation and resolutions to the update of your company registers.

Requirements for the issue of new shares in UK limited companies:

When a UK limited company issues new shares, certain legal and filing obligations must be met to remain compliant with the Companies Act 2006. Any changes to your company’s share capital must be properly documented and filed with Companies House.

In some situations, the company’s shareholders and directors will also need to approve the issue through a special resolution. This is typically required if the company intends to:

  • Alter the number or total nominal value of its shares (which forms part of the company’s share capital)
  • Redistribute shares among shareholders in a different proportion
  • Cancel existing shares
  • Change the denomination of shares into another currency

It’s important to note that any new allotment of shares must be reported to Companies House within one month of the issue. Where changes to the company’s share structure involve a special resolution, this must be filed within 21 days of being passed.

Our Issue of Shares Service ensures all resolutions, filings, and statutory records are prepared and submitted correctly, keeping your company fully compliant.

Whats included in the price:

Letter of application for new shares
Board resolution
Board meeting minutes
Return of Allotment of Shares (Form SH01)
Share certificates

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Please note:
Details of share issues will not be updated on the Companies House register until after the filing of the next confirmation statement. Clients wishing to record share issues now, should file a confirmation statement. If share issues are required to open a business bank account, we always recommend filing a confirmation statement.

We can prepare a confirmation statement as part of this order – at an additional cost of £65.99.

How does the Issue of Shares Service for UK Limited Company work?

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We will email you if we require additional information about your issuance.

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You will receive digital documents in 2-3 working days by email, including the application letter, board resolution, written special resolution, and share certificate(s).

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Documents

Once the documents have been signed, let us know by email and send a copy of the special resolution to Companies House.

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We will then file the form SH01 at Companies House.

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If required, we will file a confirmation statement to report the recipients of the new shares publicly. This service can be added during the order process.

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What is the process to Issue Shares in a UK limited company:

When a UK limited company issues new shares, it must provide formal notification to Companies House detailing the changes to its share capital. This notification must include a statement of capital, which sets out key information about the company’s shares, including:

  • The total number of issued shares
  • The aggregate nominal value (total value) of those shares
  • The number of shares that are paid up or unpaid
  • The class of shares being issued for example, ordinary or preference shares along with any specific rights or restrictions attached to them

For each share class, Companies House requires confirmation of the rights associated with the shares, the number of shares issued, and the total nominal value before any premiums or additional costs are applied.

While this may sound complex, our Issue of Shares Service takes care of every stage on your behalf. From preparing the necessary documentation to filing the relevant forms and resolutions, our experts ensure that your share issue is completed accurately and fully compliant with Companies House requirements.

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If you already own a registered limited company, you can easily add our Issue Shares Service to your existing business. Simply create an account on our website and import your company using your company registration number and Companies House authentication code.

Once your company is successfully imported, you’ll be able to purchase the Issue Shares Service directly from your dashboard. Our experts will then prepare the necessary documentation, update your company records, and file the required forms with Companies House on your behalf.

This streamlined process saves time, reduces errors, and ensures your share issue is completed accurately and in full compliance with UK company law.

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To process a share issue accurately, we’ll need your company details including the company name, registration number, and Companies House authentication code along with specific information about the new share allocation. This includes:

  • The full name and residential address of each new shareholder
  • The number of shares being issued to each shareholder
  • The amount paid (consideration) for the shares
  • The next share certificate number to be used

If your order includes the preparation of a confirmation statement, we’ll also ask you to confirm the date the documents were signed, which can be provided by email.

If you’re uncertain about any of these details, our company secretarial specialists are on hand to guide you through the process and ensure everything is completed correctly.

The issue of shares process is typically completed within two to three working days. This timeframe covers the preparation of all necessary documentation, the signing of the relevant forms by authorised parties, and the submission of the SH01 form to Companies House.

If you choose to file a confirmation statement after the allotment, the new shareholder details can be displayed immediately on the public record, rather than waiting until your next scheduled filing date.

In most cases, yes. Directors must have the authority to issue new shares, either through the company’s articles of association or by obtaining shareholder approval. If this authority isn’t already granted, a special resolution may need to be passed before the allotment can take place.

You can issue any class of shares using our service including ordinary, preference, or non-voting shares as long as your company’s articles of association authorise the creation or allotment of that class.

If you’re unsure whether your articles allow a specific share type, our team can review your company’s structure and advise on the correct procedure before the issue takes place.

When new shares are issued, the event is officially recorded at Companies House through the submission of Form SH01, which must be filed within 30 days of the share issue taking place. Filing this form is included as part of our Issue of Shares Service.

While the SH01 records the details of the share issue itself, information about who holds the new shares is updated when your next confirmation statement is filed. You are not required to submit a confirmation statement immediately after issuing shares, and most companies choose to include the update in their next scheduled filing.

However, many businesses prefer to file an early confirmation statement following a share issue. This keeps the public record fully up to date  which can be especially helpful when opening a business bank account, seeking investment, or applying for finance.

Yes. Once the new shares have been issued, we’ll prepare and provide updated share certificate(s) for the new shareholder(s). These will be sent to you along with the rest of your completed Issue of Shares documentation, together with clear guidance on how to sign and execute the certificates correctly.

Each certificate serves as the official record of ownership and should be stored securely with your company’s statutory records.

Yes. You can issue new shares to existing or new shareholders, including investors, partners, or corporate entities. The process remains the same, but it’s important to ensure your shareholder agreements and company constitution support the change.

If you’d like the details of your new shareholders to appear on the Companies House register immediately, you can add our Confirmation Statement Service when completing your order.

We’ll prepare and file the confirmation statement on your behalf as soon as the share issue is completed, ensuring the new ownership structure is displayed without delay. This optional service is available at a discounted rate of £65.99 + VAT, which includes the official Companies House filing fee.

In most UK limited companies, there’s no fixed limit on how many shares can be issued at any one time. However, certain restrictions may apply depending on the company’s articles of association or share structure.

For instance, companies with multiple share classes or those whose articles specify a maximum authorised share capital may need to amend their governing documents before issuing additional shares. It’s always advisable to review your company’s constitution to confirm whether any such limits apply before proceeding with a new allotment.

If the issue of new shares changes your company’s People with Significant Control (PSC) details, these updates must be reported to Companies House.

In most cases, the person receiving the new shares is expected to pay for them at the time of application or allotment. Companies generally require full payment before issuing the shares,

Not exactly. Although the terms “issue” and “allotment” are often used interchangeably today, they describe two separate stages of the same process.

The issue of shares refers to the creation of new shares by the company, while the allotment refers to the allocation or assignment of those shares to specific shareholders.

Since the introduction of the Companies Act 2006, both steps usually occur almost at the same time which is why the distinction between them is now largely procedural rather than practical.

Stamp Duty is a tax applied when existing company shares are transferred from one person or entity to another. It does not apply to newly issued shares, as those represent an increase in the company’s share capital rather than a transfer of ownership.

Stamp Duty becomes payable when the consideration (purchase price) for the transfer exceeds £1,000. The tax must be paid directly to HMRC within 30 days of the transfer date, and late payment can result in penalties or interest charges.

Pre-emption rights give existing shareholders the first opportunity to purchase any new shares before they are offered to new investors. This “right of first refusal” allows current members to maintain their proportional ownership in the company when additional shares are issued.

When new shares are proposed, they must first be offered to existing shareholders in proportion to their current holdings. Shareholders can choose to accept the offer and buy the shares or waive their pre-emption rights, allowing the company to proceed with the issue to new investors.

Under the Companies Act 2006, these statutory pre-emption rights apply automatically to most companies unless they are modified or removed through provisions in the company’s articles of association or by a special resolution disapplying them.

All new share issues must be reported to Companies House within one month of the allotment date. If a special resolution has been passed to authorise the issue, that resolution must also be filed within 21 days.

Issuing (or allotting) shares means creating new shares that increase the company’s total share capital. Transferring shares, on the other hand, involves moving existing shares from one shareholder to another without creating new ones.

No. Stamp Duty only applies to share transfers, not to the issue of new shares. However, the transaction must still be properly documented and filed with Companies House.

Our Issue of Shares Service manages every step for you from drafting the resolutions and share certificates to filing the statement of capital with Companies House. We ensure the process is accurate, compliant, and completed without disruption to your business.

Generally, SSE comes into play when a company disposes of shares in another trading company, not when it issues new ones. However, if future disposals are on the horizon, it’s worth understanding how your share structure and ownership percentages could affect potential SSE eligibility later. For a full breakdown, see our Substantial Shareholdings Exemption (SSE) UK Guide.

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