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Example of a South African Share Certificate
Example of a South African Share Certificate

Share certificates remain one of the most important legal documents for any company. They confirm ownership and help avoid shareholder disputes.

Apply online to receive a professionally drafted certificate plus a complimentary Share Register to keep records compliant.

Close Corporations (CC's):
 CC's do not issue share certificates.
Ownership is based on members' interest, as recorded in the CK1/CK2 certificate.

Shareholder Share Certificate

Professional, compliant certificates that clearly evidence ownership.

A share certificate is a formal document issued by a company to certify the ownership of shares. It proves that a specific individual or legal entity holds a certain number of shares in the company.

Our certificates are professionally prepared and include all essential information to ensure legal compliance and clarity of ownership. Each certificate includes:

  • A unique share certificate number
  • The company's name and registration number
  • The full name and ID / registration number of the shareholder
  • The total number of shares issued to the shareholder

Bonus: You'll also receive a Free Share Register to download.

Key Rules for Share Certificates
  • Required by Law: Companies must maintain accurate records of all shares issued.
  • Official Signatures: Signed by at least one director (secretary or witness may also sign if applicable).
  • Share Register: All issued shares must be officially recorded in the company's Share Register.
  • Uniqueness: Each certificate has a unique number and cannot be duplicated or amended once issued.
  • Originals Only: Only one original signed certificate may exist for each share allocation.
  • Safe Storage: Original certificates should be stored securely.
R180 per certificate Apply Online