{"id":6212,"date":"2019-07-09T08:17:52","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T07:17:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=6212"},"modified":"2023-10-19T14:24:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T13:24:03","slug":"company-shares-paid-partly-paid-and-unpaid-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/company-shares-paid-partly-paid-and-unpaid-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"Company shares \u2013 paid, unpaid and partly paid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shareholders (aka &#8216;members&#8217;) usually pay for their company shares when they are issued or transferred, but some companies allow members to partly pay or pay at a later date.<\/p>\n<p>Payment for company shares is in the form of cash, which is paid into the company&#8217;s bank account, or in exchange for non-cash consideration, such as providing services to the business.<\/p>\n<h3>When do I have to pay for my company shares?<\/h3>\n<p>A company\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-articles-of-association\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">articles of association<\/a> (and shareholders\u2019 agreement, if one has been drawn up) will state when shares have to be paid. Depending on the provisions set out in the articles or shareholders\u2019 agreement, members may be required to pay for their company shares at the following stages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>during incorporation<\/li>\n<li>upon allotment (issue) or transfer after incorporation<\/li>\n<li>at a specified or unspecified date in the future<\/li>\n<li>when the director issues a \u2018call\u2019 on shares, i.e. payment demand, perhaps if the company is facing financial difficulty<\/li>\n<li>when the company is wound up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/transfer-company-shares\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">How to transfer company shares<\/span><\/a>\n                    \n<p>Most companies are formed using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/model-articles-for-private-companies-limited-by-shares\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">model articles for private companies limited by shares<\/a>. These articles provide that, except for shares issued during the company formation process, all new shares must be fully paid up when they are issued.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"squarespace_shortcode\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/squarespace.syuh.net\/c\/2707416\/559024\/9084\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/bso.media.cdn\/generic\/affiliates\/squarespace-banner-mobile.jpg\"\n                        alt=\"Everything you need to grow online.\"\n                        class=\"squarespace_shortcode-mobile\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/bso.media.cdn\/generic\/affiliates\/squarespace-banner-desktop.jpg\"\n                        alt=\"Everything you need to grow online.\"\n                        class=\"squarespace_shortcode-desktop\">\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n<p>In a few limited scenarios, members may not have to pay for their shares, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>when they are issued as part of an employee share scheme<\/li>\n<li>when they are issued as part of a \u2018bonus issue\u2019<\/li>\n<li>and when fully paid shares are gifted or inherited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In such circumstances, there may be tax implications for both the company and the shareholder.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, it may be the case that members never have to pay for the shares if the company\u2019s articles do not demand immediate payment on the issue and no \u2018calls\u2019 for payment are ever made (we discuss \u2018calls\u2019 on shares later on).<\/p>\n<p>Before we delve further into the intricacies of paying for company shares, it&#8217;s worthwhile understanding the difference between the nominal value and market value shares.<\/p>\n<h4>The nominal value of shares<\/h4>\n<p>Company shares have a nominal (or &#8216;par&#8217;) value, which represents their minimum worth. As prescribed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2006\/46\/part\/17\/chapter\/5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Section 580 of the Companies Act 2006<\/a>, a company may not issue shares at a discount. Therefore, the nominal value is the minimum sum that members must pay for company shares.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/services\/issue-of-shares\/\" class=\"related related-buy\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title related-buy-title\">Issue shares in your company today - for only \u00a379.99<\/span><\/a>\n        \n<p>The nominal value of shares is determined by the company. In most private companies, the nominal value of a share is \u00a31, although it is possible to have a nominal value of \u00a30.01 or even \u00a3100. The nominal value can also be expressed in a different currency. Companies can only issue shares at one nominal value and currency for every class of shares they issue.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"payoneer_shortcode\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.payoneer.com\/aff_c?offer_id=512&amp;aff_id=41224&amp;url_id=1040\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/bso.media.cdn\/generic\/affiliates\/payoneer_mobile.png\"\n                        alt=\"The leader in global payments for eSellers.\"\n                        class=\"payoneer_shortcode-mobile\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/bso.media.cdn\/generic\/affiliates\/payoneer_desktop.png\"\n                        alt=\"The leader in global payments for eSellers.\"\n                        class=\"payoneer_shortcode-desktop\">\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n        \n<p>Furthermore, the nominal value of a share represents the extent of the shareholder\u2019s liability to cover the debts of the company. This means that shareholders are only responsible for the company\u2019s debts up to the nominal value of their shares.<\/p>\n<p>This concept is known as \u2018limited liability\u2019, which is one of the many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-the-advantages-of-a-limited-company\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">advantages of running a business as a limited company<\/a>. You should note, however, that this does not apply to unlimited companies, where the liability of the shareholders is unlimited.<\/p>\n<h4>The market value of company shares<\/h4>\n<p>Shares also have a market value, which may or may not be the same as the nominal value. When the market value is greater than the nominal value, the difference is known as the &#8216;share premium&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>If new shares are issued after a company has been set up, or an existing member wishes to sell their shares, the current value of the business should be ascertained to determine their market value, thus the premium payable by the new shareholder. For example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A company issues 10 shares when it is incorporated at Companies House<\/li>\n<li>These shares are assigned a nominal value of \u00a31 each<\/li>\n<li>One year later, the company is valued at \u00a350,000. Each of the 10 shares now has a market value of \u00a35,000<\/li>\n<li>If the company wishes to bring in new members by selling existing shares or allotting new ones, the price payable by the new shareholder will be negotiated around the current market value of \u00a35,000 per share<\/li>\n<li>If a share is issued or transferred at \u00a35,000, it will still have a nominal value of \u00a31, but the share premium will be \u00a34,999<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What are unpaid and partly-paid shares?<\/h3>\n<p>If a member receives company shares but does not pay any of the required nominal value (and premium) to the company, the shares are \u2018unpaid\u2019. If some of the nominal value (and premium) is paid to the company, those shares are \u2018partly paid\u2019. Members with unpaid or partly-paid shares remain liable to the company for the outstanding amount.<\/p>\n<p>However, not all companies can issue unpaid or partly paid shares. The company\u2019s articles will state whether these options are permitted. For example, if you adopt Model articles, shares must be fully paid up at the time of their issue, with the exception of shares taken by subscribers (the first shareholders) at the time of incorporation.<\/p>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/understanding-limited-company-shares\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">Understanding limited company shares<\/span><\/a>\n                    \n<p>A company may make a \u2018call\u2019 on shares at a later date. A call on shares is when the directors send a \u2018call notice\u2019 to shareholders stipulating their requirement to pay the company a specified sum of money, which may be some or all of the unpaid amount, in respect of any shares they hold.<\/p>\n<p>The call notice will state the payment deadline (or \u2018call payment date\u2019). Should a shareholder fail to make the payment within the specified timeframe, the directors should send a reminder.<\/p>\n<p>Subsequently, a \u2018forfeiture notice\u2019 may be sent to the members if payment remains outstanding. Interest on the call payment will usually be applied until the debt is settled. Following a forfeiture notice, failure to pay will likely result in the shareholder losing entitlement to their shares.<\/p>\n<p>Issuing a call on shares requires the directors to consult the company\u2019s articles of association and pass a resolution at a board meeting. The resolution should include details of the call amount and payment due date.<\/p>\n<p>Once payments have been received, new share certificates should be issued, the register of members should be updated accordingly, and the company\u2019s share capital should be updated on the next Confirmation Statement.<\/p>\n<h3>Do unpaid or partly-paid shares impact the rights of a shareholder?<\/h3>\n<p>Whether or not the status of company shares is paid, partly paid, or unpaid, shareholders&#8217; rights are unaffected, provided there has been no failure to respond to a forfeiture notice following a call notice. The shareholder will still be entitled to the prescribed particulars attached to their share class, such as voting rights, dividend rights, and distribution rights.<\/p>\n                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/issue-dividends\/\" class=\"related\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title\">How to issue dividends in a company limited by shares<\/span><\/a>\n                    \n<p>Furthermore, members retain the right to transfer unpaid or partly-paid shares, provided the articles of association and shareholders\u2019 agreement allow it, and on the condition that the new shareholder accepts the ongoing liability to pay for the shares when the company issues a call notice.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the share transfer process, a J10 stock transfer form should be completed and signed by the relevant parties (as opposed to form J30, which is used when the shares are fully paid).<\/p>\n<h3>Why would a company allow shares to be paid at a later date?<\/h3>\n<p>There are a number of reasons why a company would allow members to pay for their shares at a later date, rather than demanding payment in full upon their allotment or transfer, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>if the company has not yet set up a business bank account to receive payments<\/li>\n<li>to allow for greater flexibility and convenience &#8211; e.g., a potential investor or business partner may be unable to pay immediately but agrees to pay at a later date<\/li>\n<li>if a pre-planned payment schedule has been set up, enabling a member to pay for shares in instalments<\/li>\n<li>as part of a business strategy \u2013 e.g., to implement a merger or acquisition<\/li>\n<li>to ensure the company can forfeit issued shares if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Do shares require being paid for in cash?<\/h3>\n<p>Payment for shares is called a \u2018consideration\u2019. Most shares are paid for in cash. However, companies can issue shares in exchange for non-cash consideration (or \u2018money&#8217;s worth\u2019), including services, property, assets, shares in another limited company, goodwill, know-how, or discharge of a debt.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/services\/transfer-of-shares\/\" class=\"related related-buy\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title related-buy-title\">Transfer of Shares Service<\/span><\/a>\n        \n<p>As outlined in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2006\/46\/section\/583\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Section 583 of the Companies Act 2006<\/a>, a cash consideration is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>cash received by the company<\/li>\n<li>a cheque received by the company in good faith that the directors have no reason to suspect will not be paid<\/li>\n<li>a release of liability of the company for a liquidated sum<\/li>\n<li>an undertaking to pay cash to the company at a future date<\/li>\n<li>payment by any other means giving rise to a present or future entitlement to a payment, or credit equivalent to payment, in cash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most instances, members pay for their shares in cash by transferring the nominal value (and share premium, if applicable) to the company\u2019s business bank account.<\/p>\n<h3>Where is it shown that shares are unpaid?<\/h3>\n<p>The unpaid status of shares must be shown on share certificates and the company\u2019s statutory register of members. It is also a requirement to record unpaid shares on the statement of capital, which should be completed when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the company is registered at Companies House<\/li>\n<li>a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/understanding-confirmation-statement-psc-register\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">confirmation statement<\/a> is filed<\/li>\n<li>new shares are allotted<\/li>\n<li>there is a reduction in the company\u2019s issued share capital<\/li>\n<li>the value of shares is altered<\/li>\n<li>splitting or subdividing shares<\/li>\n<li>changing the currency of shares<\/li>\n<li>unpaid or partly-paid shares are paid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directors are also responsible for ensuring that share capital (whether unpaid, partly paid, or paid) is shown on the balance sheet as part of the company\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/annual-accounts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">annual accounts<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/fully-inclusive-package\/\" class=\"related related-buy\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span class=\"related-title related-buy-title\">Set up a limited company using our Fully Inclusive Package<\/span><\/a>\n        \n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shareholders (aka &#8216;members&#8217;) usually pay for their company shares when they are issued or transferred, but some companies allow members to partly pay or pay at a later date. 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