Question 1

What are share certificates?

Accepted Answer

Share certificates are official documents that prove ownership of shares in a company. They show the shareholder's name, number of shares owned, and other important details.

Question 2

What is a share register?

Accepted Answer

A share register is a legal document that records all shareholders, their shareholdings, and any transfers. It's required by the Companies Act and must be maintained by the company.

Question 3

How many certificates do I need?

Accepted Answer

You need one certificate per shareholder. If you have 3 shareholders, you'll typically need 3 certificates. Our base price is per certificate.

Question 4

Can I order additional certificates later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can order additional certificates at any time using our service. Each additional certificate is charged at the same per-certificate rate.

Question 5

What information do you need from me?

Accepted Answer

We need shareholder names, number of shares each person owns, share class details, and company information including registration number and name.

Question 6

Are the certificates legally valid?

Accepted Answer

Yes, our certificates comply with Companies Act 71 of 2008 requirements and are legally valid proof of share ownership in South Africa.

Question 7

Do you include the share register service?

Accepted Answer

The share register is available as an optional add-on. You can add it during checkout for comprehensive share documentation.

Question 8

How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Typically 2 business days for certificate preparation and delivery once we receive all required information.

Question 9

What format do I receive the certificates?

Accepted Answer

Certificates are provided as high-quality PDF documents ready for printing, plus we can arrange physical printing and delivery if needed.

Question 10

Can I customize the certificate design?

Accepted Answer

Our certificates follow standard South African formats required by law. Minor customization like company logos may be possible - please ask when ordering.

Question 11

What if I need to update shareholder details?

Accepted Answer

Changes to shareholder information require new certificates and share register updates. We can handle amendments as a separate service.

Question 12

Do you handle share transfers?

Accepted Answer

Share certificate issuance is separate from share transfers. If you're transferring shares, additional legal documentation may be required.

Question 13

Are there different types of shares?

Accepted Answer

Yes, companies can issue ordinary shares, preference shares, and other classes. We can prepare certificates for any share class permitted by your MOI.

Question 14

What about B-BBEE implications?

Accepted Answer

Share ownership affects B-BBEE scoring. We can advise on documentation requirements but recommend consulting B-BBEE specialists for compliance strategy.

Question 15

Do I need board resolutions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, share issuance typically requires director and/or shareholder resolutions. We can advise on required corporate actions but don't prepare resolutions in this service.

Question 16

Can foreign investors hold shares?

Accepted Answer

Yes, foreign investors can hold shares in SA companies, subject to exchange control regulations. Additional documentation may be required for SARB compliance.

Question 17

What about uncertificated shares?

Accepted Answer

This service is for certificated shares. If you're using uncertificated securities through a central securities depository, different documentation applies.

Question 18

Do you file anything with CIPC?

Accepted Answer

CIPC filing is not part of this service. If your share changes require CIPC notifications (like beneficial ownership), that's handled separately.

Question 19

What if I make a mistake in the order?

Accepted Answer

Contact us immediately if you notice errors. We can usually correct mistakes before finalizing certificates, but changes after completion may require new certificates.

Question 20

Can I get urgent certificates?

Accepted Answer

Standard processing is 2 days. For urgent requests, contact us to discuss expedited service options and any additional fees that may apply.

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