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Share Certificate - Template, Sample Form to Fill out

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Share Certificate?

A Share Certificate is a ready-to-use legal template for Australia. You complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, then download the finished document in Word and PDF.

What does the Share Certificate cover?

The Share Certificate is organised into sections covering 1. Certification of Holding, 2. Particulars of Shares, 3. Rights and Obligations, 4. Replacement of Certificate, 5. Date of Issue, so the important points are captured in a clear, consistent structure.

What formats can I download?

You can download your completed Share Certificate as an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) file and as a PDF.

Can I edit the document later?

Yes - save it to your account and you can re-open, edit and re-download it at any time.

Is a Share Certificate legally binding?

Once it is properly completed and signed by everyone involved, a Share Certificate is generally legally binding in Australia, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Share Certificate in Australia?

A Share Certificate should comply with the laws in force in Australia. This template is built around the provisions such situations commonly require, but the rules can vary by region and change over time, so check the current requirements for your case.

Do I need a lawyer to use a Share Certificate?

For most standard situations you can complete the Share Certificate yourself using the guided questionnaire. For high-value, unusual or high-risk matters, it is sensible to have a qualified lawyer review the finished document.

How do I sign the Share Certificate?

Download the completed Share Certificate as Word or PDF and sign it as required in Australia. Depending on the document this may involve a handwritten or electronic signature, and some documents also need witnesses.

Is the Share Certificate free?

You can preview the Share Certificate and fill it in for free. A one-time fee applies only when you download the finished, ready-to-sign document in Word and PDF.

How long does it take to complete a Share Certificate?

Most people finish the Share Certificate in just a few minutes by answering the plain-English questions. You can save your progress and come back to it at any time.

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SHARE CERTIFICATE

________ (ACN ________) (the "Company")

A company registered under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)

Registered Office: ________


Certificate Number: ________


1. Certification of Holding

This is to certify that the person named below is, as at the date of issue of this certificate, the registered holder of the shares specified in clause 2, and that the particulars set out in this certificate are entered in the register of members maintained by the Company in accordance with section 168 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth):

Name of shareholder: ________
Address of shareholder: ________


2. Particulars of Shares

The shareholder named in clause 1 is the holder of the following shares in the capital of the Company, subject in all respects to the Company's constitution and the replaceable rules (to the extent that they apply) under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth):

Number of shares: ________

Class of shares: ________

Share numbers (if any): ________

Amount paid per share: AUD $________ (________)

Amount unpaid per share: AUD $________ (________)


3. Rights and Obligations

3.1 The shares the subject of this certificate are held subject to, and the rights and obligations attaching to them are governed by, the Company's constitution, the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and any applicable shareholders agreement.

3.2 This certificate is prima facie evidence of the title of the shareholder to the shares specified in clause 2, and is not a negotiable or transferable instrument.


4. Replacement of Certificate

If this certificate is defaced, lost, stolen or destroyed, it may be replaced on payment of any fee and on such terms (if any) as to evidence and indemnity as the directors of the Company think fit, in accordance with the Company's constitution and the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).


5. Date of Issue

Dated: ________


6. Execution

Executed by ________ (ACN ________) in accordance with section 127 of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth):


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Signature of Director
Name: ________
Director


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Signature of ________
Name: ________
Director / Company Secretary

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