Accurate, Compliant, and Professional Share Filings for UK Companies
Whenever a UK company changes its share structure — whether through issuing new shares, transferring ownership, reorganising capital, redeeming shares, or altering existing rights — the law requires that these changes are formally recorded and filed with Companies House.
These filings are not optional.
They are statutory obligations that ensure transparency, legal compliance and correct shareholder protection.
However, many UK businesses struggle with:
- understanding which forms apply
- completing the forms correctly
- meeting strict deadlines
- aligning the filings with Articles of Association
- updating internal registers
- avoiding inconsistencies in shareholder records
- ensuring all filings reflect the true legal position of the company
Audit Consulting Group provides a complete, end-to-end service to ensure all share-related statutory filings are completed accurately, professionally and on time. Whether you are issuing new shares, amending share classes, transferring ownership, reducing capital or updating shareholder rights, we manage the entire process and protect your company from compliance risks.
Why Share-Related Statutory Filings Matter
Share transactions form the foundation of corporate ownership. Even a single mistake in recording or filing these changes can lead to:
- legal disputes between shareholders
- incorrect cap tables
- problems raising investment
- HMRC challenges
- Companies House penalties
- invalid share transactions
- loss of shareholder confidence
- delays during due diligence
Statutory filings create the official public record of your ownership structure. If that record is incorrect, the company itself is exposed to risk.
Our goal is to ensure your share filings are fully accurate, consistent and compliant — protecting both your business and your shareholders.
What Our Share-Related Statutory Filings Service Covers
We support all types of share-related legal filings required by UK corporate law.
1. Share Allotments (SH01 Filings)
When new shares are issued, an SH01 must be filed within strict timeframes.
We prepare:
- supporting resolutions
- updated registers
- cap table amendments
- certificate issuance
This ensures the new shares are valid and legally recognised.
2. Share Cancellations or Redemptions (SH02 & SH03)
When shares are cancelled, purchased back or redeemed, accurate filings are essential.
We prepare:
- solvency statements (if required)
- directors’ resolutions
- capital reduction documentation
This protects the legality of the share transaction.
3. Share Transfers (SH04)
A transfer must be formally recorded and reflected in statutory filings and internal registers.
We:
- verify documents
- prepare stock transfer forms
- update the member register
- issue new certificates
4. Statement of Capital Updates (SH06)
Any change in share structure must be reflected in an updated SoC.
Incorrect values or share totals are a common source of compliance errors — we ensure the figures match your internal and legal position.
5. Share Class Amendments
Changing rights attached to shares requires:
- special resolutions
- Articles updates
- statutory filings
We manage the entire process from end to end.
6. Capital Reorganisations
We support:
- consolidations
- sub-divisions
- redenominations
- reorganisations
Each structural change requires multiple legal documents, shareholder approvals and filings.
7. Employee Share or Incentive Schemes Filings
We assist with:
- EMI shares
- option exercises
- vesting events
- growth shares
- employee ownership programmes
8. Full Register & Compliance Alignment
Every statutory filing must align with:
- Articles of Association
- Shareholder Agreements
- PSC Register
- Member Register
- historic filings
We ensure complete consistency and legal accuracy.
Why Companies Trust Audit Consulting Group
Precision and Accuracy
Precision and AccuracyShare filings must be perfect. Even a small error can invalidate a transaction. Our specialists ensure every detail is correct.
Deep Governance Expertise
We understand the legal, financial and operational implications of share changes — not just the paperwork.
End-to-End Support
We prepare documents, verify compliance, update registers, file with Companies House and advise directors and shareholders.
Clear Communication
We explain complex requirements in simple, understandable language.
Speed and Reliability
Urgent filings completed the same day when needed.
Peace of Mind
Your statutory filings are handled professionally, accurately and compliantly.
Case Studies
Case Study 1: Fast-Growth Tech Startup Preparing for Investment
A startup issued new preference shares but had incomplete paperwork.
We reconstructed the entire share history, corrected errors, filed SH01 forms, updated the cap table, and prepared compliant certificates.
The company secured investment shortly after.
Case Study 2: Family Business With Unrecorded Share Transfers
Over 10 years, shares were gifted and sold informally.
ACG validated all transactions, filed missing statutory updates, restored the Registers and ensured full Companies House alignment.
This enabled a clean succession plan.
Case Study 3: EMI Scheme Rollout
A digital agency granted EMI share options to 8 employees.
We prepared supporting documents, issued certificates post-exercise, updated filings and ensured tax compliance.
The scheme improved staff retention significantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if statutory share filings are late?
Companies may face penalties, compliance warnings or complications during due diligence. Late filings also undermine shareholder confidence.
Do I need a filing for every share transaction?
Yes. Any issuance, transfer, cancellation or capital change requires an accurate filing.
How long does the filing process take?
Typically 1–3 working days, depending on complexity.
Can you correct historical errors?
Yes — we specialise in reconstructing share histories and resolving discrepancies.
Do filings need board or shareholder approval?
Yes. Most share-related filings require formal resolutions. We prepare these for you.
Is this required even for small businesses?
Absolutely. Compliance applies to all limited companies.
Contact Audit Consulting Group
Ensure your share transactions are legally valid, accurately recorded and fully compliant. Our experts deliver complete statutory filing support for companies of every size.
Call us: +44 7386 212550
Email: info@auditconsultinggroup.co.
Audit Consulting Group — Your Trusted Partner in Corporate Compliance and Share Governance.
