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Share Certificate - Template, Sample Form to Fill out

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Create your Share Certificate for use in Nigeria. Answer a few plain-English questions and the document fills in automatically as you go - then download it in Word and PDF, ready to sign or share.

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Below you can preview the Share Certificate, complete it by answering a few plain-English questions, and download a ready-to-sign copy in Word and PDF - tailored for use in Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Share Certificate?

A Share Certificate is a ready-to-use legal template for Nigeria. 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 Issued Share Capital, Director, Director/Secretary, NOTES, 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 Nigeria, provided it meets the legal requirements that apply to this type of document.

What laws apply to a Share Certificate in Nigeria?

A Share Certificate should comply with the laws in force in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria. 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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Certificate Number: ________

SHARE CERTIFICATE

(Issued pursuant to the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020)

________

(A company incorporated in the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020)

RC Number: ________

Registered Office: ________

Authorised Share Capital: ₦________ (________) divided into ________ shares of ₦________ each.

Issued Share Capital: ₦________ (________)

Class of Shares: ________

THIS IS TO CERTIFY that ________ of ________ (the "Shareholder") is the registered holder of ________ (________) fully paid ordinary shares of ₦________ (________) each, numbered ________ to ________ (both inclusive), in the capital of ________ (the "Company"), the said shares being held subject to the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company and the provisions of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020.

GIVEN under the Common Seal of the Company (where applicable) and the authentication of the persons hereunder authorised, on this ________.

FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE COMPANY



_________________________

Director
Name: ________



_________________________

Director/Secretary
Name: ________

NOTES:

  1. This certificate is issued in accordance with Sections 146 to 175 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2020 and the Articles of Association of the Company.
  3. The shares represented by this certificate are transferable subject to the restrictions (if any) contained in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company.
  4. In the event of loss, defacement or destruction of this certificate, a duplicate may be issued by the Company upon such terms (including indemnity) as the Board of Directors may require.
  6. All correspondence regarding this shareholding should be addressed to the Company Secretary at the registered office of the Company stated above, or at: ________.
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