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How Do I Download My Share Certificate?
Every company registration package with us includes a digital share certificate for each shareholder, ready to download whenever you need it. It only takes a couple of clicks if your company's with us already.
Key Takeaways
- A share certificate records the shareholder's name, address, share class, and number of shares held.
- You can download it directly from your account if your company was formed with us.
- New certificates become available once a shareholding change has actually been accepted by Companies House.
- Copies should be kept for your company's own records, not just handed to the shareholder and forgotten about.
What's Actually on a Share Certificate?
It's the document that proves someone's stake in the company, showing their name, the address held on record (which doesn't have to be their home), the class of share they hold, such as ordinary shares, and how many they own. Shareholders should be given a copy, and your company should keep one too.
How Do I Download Mine?
- Log in to your account
- Select "My Companies" and click on the relevant company
- Scroll to the Shareholders section and select "Download" (you may need to enter the shareholder's address first)
- The certificate opens, ready to view or save
Your memorandum and articles of association can be downloaded the same way, just scroll to that section instead once you're on the company page.
What if My Company's Shareholding Has Changed?
You'll need to wait until Companies House has actually accepted the update before a new certificate becomes available. That means filing a Confirmation Statement with the new shareholder details first, since Companies House isn't notified of share changes any other way. Once it's gone through, the updated certificate reflects your company's current position.
FAQs
What information is included on a share certificate?
The shareholder's name and address, their share class, and the number of shares they hold.
Can I download a share certificate if my company wasn't formed with you?
This process applies to companies formed with us. If yours was formed elsewhere, check with your original formation agent or provider.
Why isn't my new share certificate showing up after a shareholding change?
It won't appear until Companies House has accepted the update, which happens through a filed Confirmation Statement.
Can I download other company documents the same way?
Yes, your memorandum and articles of association are available in the same part of your account.
This article is for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For details on reporting a shareholding change to Companies House, this is done through a Confirmation Statement.
