Share Structuring South Africa
KERN Advisory assists South African companies with the structuring, authorisation and issuance of shares. We provide practical guidance on establishing an appropriate share structure and assist with the preparation and maintenance of the corporate records required to properly document share ownership.
Share Structuring Services in South Africa
A properly structured shareholding framework is an important part of a company's corporate structure. KERN Advisory assists companies with establishing and documenting their share structure, including the authorisation and issuance of shares and the preparation of the statutory records reflecting share ownership. Our approach considers the company's existing incorporation documents, authorised share capital and intended ownership structure to ensure that the relevant share transactions are properly documented and reflected in the company's corporate records.
Key Elements of Share Structuring
1. Share Authorisation
Reviewing and documenting the shares that the company is authorised to issue, having regard to its Memorandum of Incorporation and intended ownership structure.
2. Share Issuance
Assisting with the proper issuance of shares to shareholders and documenting the resulting ownership interests within the company.
3. Share Certificates and Share Registers
Preparing and maintaining share registers and share certificates to ensure that the company's corporate records accurately reflect its shareholding structure.
Our Share Structuring Process
01
Review of Corporate Structure
We review the company's existing shareholding structure, Memorandum of Incorporation and relevant corporate records to understand the current position and intended outcome.
02
Share Structure Planning
We assist with determining the appropriate share structure and consider the authorisation, classes and number of shares required to support the company's intended ownership arrangements.
03
Share Authorisation & Issuance
We assist with the corporate documentation required to authorise and issue shares in accordance with the agreed share structure.
04
Corporate Records
We prepare or update the relevant share certificates, share register and supporting corporate records so that the company's documented shareholding reflects the completed transaction.
Share Structuring Documents
Company registration is only the beginning of establishing a properly structured business. Depending on the company type and services selected, KERN Advisory can assist clients with the corporate documentation and records required following registration.
Establishing a New Share Structure
Assisting companies to establish an appropriate shareholding structure, including the number and classes of authorised shares and the allocation of shares between shareholders.
Authorisation of Additional Shares
Assisting where a company's existing authorised share capital is insufficient or requires amendment before additional shares can be issued, including the necessary corporate resolutions and related incorporation-document requirements.
Issuance of Shares to New or Existing Shareholders
Assisting with the corporate process required to issue shares to new or existing shareholders, including the relevant approvals, resolutions and recording of the resulting ownership interests.'s shareholders, where applicable.
Changes to Existing Shareholding Structures
Assisting companies where the intended ownership structure requires changes to existing shareholdings, including the corporate steps and records necessary to implement and document the revised structure.
Statutory Share Records
Preparing and updating the company's share register, share certificates and supporting corporate records so that the company's statutory documentation accurately reflects its shareholding structure
Why Choose KERN Advisory for Share Structuring
Share structuring involves more than simply issuing share certificates. The company's authorised shares, incorporation documents, corporate approvals and statutory records including the shareholder agreement must work together to accurately reflect the intended ownership structure.
KERN Advisory approaches share structuring from this broader corporate perspective. We consider the company's existing structure, the proposed ownership arrangement and the corporate documentation required to implement and properly record the transaction.
This provides companies and shareholders with a clear, properly documented shareholding structure that can be maintained as the business and its ownership evolve.
Need Assistance With Your Company's Share Structure?
Whether you are establishing a new share structure, introducing additional shareholders, issuing further shares or reviewing an existing shareholding structure, KERN Advisory can assist with the corporate steps and documentation required to implement the intended arrangement.