Shares and Shareholders

All companies have shares and shareholders and all shareholders need to know and understand the legal rights and obligations that come with being a shareholder. There are significant differences for shareholders whether the shares they hold are in a private or a public company. This section gives an overview of the key provisions regulating shares held in private companies and which are primarily set out in Parts 17-22 of the Companies Act 2006.

• Issuing and Dealing in Shares
• Organising & Regulating Shareholder Affairs
• Surrender and Cancellation of Bearer Shares