Companies Act 2006: Primary legislation governing share transfers, including requirements for valid transfers, company records and filing obligations. Key focus on sections relating to share transfers and registration requirements.
Stock Transfer Act 1963: Specifies the prescribed form requirements and execution requirements for stock transfers in England and Wales.
Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989: Contains Section 1 requirements for deeds and execution formalities that must be followed for valid deed execution.
Finance Act 2003: Covers Stamp Duty considerations, including potential exemptions and reliefs applicable to stock transfers.
Companies (Model Articles) Regulations 2008: Secondary legislation providing model articles of association, including standard provisions regarding transfer restrictions.
Financial Services and Markets Act 2000: Relevant when dealing with listed securities, providing regulatory framework for financial instruments.
Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and processing of personal information involved in the transfer process.
Electronic Communications Act 2000: Relevant when considering electronic execution of documents and electronic communications.
Articles of Association: Company's constitutional document containing specific transfer restrictions, pre-emption rights, and board approval requirements.
Shareholders' Agreement: Private contract between shareholders that may contain additional transfer restrictions, tag-along rights, and drag-along rights.
