Here are templates for each of the required documents. You can copy and paste them as needed.
1. Board Resolution Template
For board approval of the gift of shares.
[Company Letterhead]
BOARD RESOLUTION OF [COMPANY NAME]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Location: [Company Address]
Resolution to Approve the Gift of Shares
It was resolved that:
- The company acknowledges and approves the voluntary gift of shares held by [Donor’s Name] to [Recipient’s Name].
- The necessary documentation and procedures will be carried out to effect the transfer.
- The directors are authorised to take all such steps as necessary to give effect to the above resolution.
Signed on behalf of the Board,
_________________________
[Director’s Name]
[Title]
_________________________
[Director’s Name]
[Title]
2 Form J30 Template – this collects the details but MUST be filled in on the proper Form J30 linked in my previous.
Stock Transfer Form (UK)
STOCK TRANSFER FORM
Company Name: [Company Name]
Company Number: [Company Number]
ISIN/Share Class: [Share Class]
Transferor (Seller):
Name: [Donor’s Name]
Address: [Donor’s Address]
Number of Shares: [Number of Shares]
Transferee (Buyer):
Name: [Recipient’s Name]
Address: [Recipient’s Address]
Consideration Money: £0 (Gift)
Declaration:
I hereby transfer the above shares to the above-named transferee.
Signed: ________________________ Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
(Donor’s Signature)
Witness: ________________________
(Name, Address, Signature)
For HMRC Use: (if applicable)
Stamp Duty: £____
3. Deed of Gift Template
For legal confirmation of the gift.
[Company Letterhead]
DEED OF GIFT
This Deed of Gift is made on [DD/MM/YYYY] by [Donor’s Full Name], of [Donor’s Address] (“the Donor”) in favour of [Recipient’s Full Name], of [Recipient’s Address] (“the Recipient”).
Whereas:
- The Donor is the registered holder of [Number] shares in [Company Name], a company incorporated under company number [Company Number].
- The Donor wishes to transfer the shares to the Recipient as a voluntary gift without consideration.
Now it is agreed as follows:
- The Donor hereby irrevocably transfers the shares to the Recipient.
- The Donor warrants they hold full title to the shares free from any encumbrance.
- This Deed shall be governed by the laws of England and Wales.
Signed as a Deed:
_________________________
Donor’s Signature
Witness:
_________________________
(Name, Address, Signature)
_________________________
Recipient’s Signature
Witness:
_________________________
(Name, Address, Signature)
4. Share Register Update Template – again this collects the data and MUST be entered in the formal company register.
To record the new shareholder in the share register.
[Company Name] SHARE REGISTER UPDATE
Date of Entry: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Previous Shareholder Details:
Name: [Donor’s Name]
Address: [Donor’s Address]
Number of Shares Transferred: [Number of Shares]
New Shareholder Details:
Name: [Recipient’s Name]
Address: [Recipient’s Address]
Number of Shares Received: [Number of Shares]
Signed: ___________________________
(Company Secretary/Director)
- Companies House Update (PSC01/TM01 Forms)
For updating People with Significant Control or termination of directorships.
PSC01 (Notification of Person with Significant Control)
Company Name: [Company Name]
Company Number: [Company Number]
Date of Change: [DD/MM/YYYY]
5 New PSC Details MUST be entered at Companies House:
Name: [Recipient’s Full Name]
Date of Birth: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Nature of Control: [e.g. >25% shareholding]
Signed: ___________________________
(Company Secretary/Director)
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
6 TM01 (Termination of Directorship) MUST be form entered at Companies House
Company Name: [Company Name]
Company Number: [Company Number]
Director’s Full Name: [Director’s Name]
Date of Termination: [DD/MM/YYYY]
Signed: ___________________________
(Company Secretary/Director)
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]
7 Termination Agreement Template
For documenting termination payments.
[Company Letterhead]
TERMINATION AGREEMENT
This Termination Agreement is made on [DD/MM/YYYY] between:
1. [Company Name], a company registered under number [Company Number], whose registered office is at [Address] (the “Company”); and
2. [Director’s Full Name], residing at [Address] (the “Director”).
WHEREAS:
1. The Director has served the Company in the capacity of [Job Title].
2. The parties agree to the terms of termination of the Director’s role.
TERMS OF TERMINATION:
- The Director’s employment shall terminate effective [DD/MM/YYYY].
- The Company shall pay the Director the sum of £6,500 as an ex gratia termination payment.
- The Director agrees to hand over all company property and confidential information.
- This agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the parties.
Signed on behalf of the Company:
_________________________
[Authorised Signatory Name]
[Title]
Signed by the Director:
_________________________
[Director’s Full Name]
Witness:
_________________________
(Name, Address, Signature)