Shares get transferred on a verbal agreement and a bank transfer. Someone updates a spreadsheet. Everyone believes the change has happened.
Then an investor runs diligence, or a bank asks for the register, or a shareholder dies. The statutory registers do not match the spreadsheet. The transfer form was never stamped. The board never passed a resolution approving it.
Years of ownership changes now have to be reconstructed and regularised, usually at the worst possible moment.
Share Transfer and Allotment Documentation
Documentation for transferring existing shares or issuing new ones — board and shareholder resolutions, the share transfer form and its stamping, constitution and pre-emption checks, share certificates, statutory register updates and the filings with the registrar.
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Imagine a cap table where every movement traces to a resolution, a stamped form and a register entry. Diligence takes an afternoon because the paperwork already exists.
Who this service is for
This Is For You If…
Companies issuing new shares to an investor or incoming shareholder
Shareholders transferring shares to a co-shareholder, family member or buyer
Groups moving shares between related entities
Companies whose registers have fallen behind actual ownership
Businesses preparing for diligence and needing the cap table regularised
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What we will do for you
This is what we will do for you
<ul><li>Check the constitution and any shareholders agreement for pre-emption and consent requirements</li><li>Prepare the board and shareholder resolutions required</li><li>Prepare the transfer form and advise on stamp duty and valuation for stamping</li><li>Issue share certificates and update the statutory registers</li><li>Make the filings with the registrar and confirm the position is clean</li></ul>
What’s Included
What’s Included in our service for you
Constitution and shareholders agreement pre-emption check
Board and shareholder resolutions prepared
Transfer form and stamp duty advice including valuation basis
Share certificates issued and statutory registers updated
Registrar filings completed
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Why Choose Legal That Works?
Why Choose Us To Assist You?
Digital-first
No office visit required—review and sign online
Transparent fees
Fixed price, no billing surprises
Deep experience
Various contracts across industries
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Unrecorded share movements compound quietly. The longer they run, the harder and more expensive the eventual regularisation becomes.
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Before anything starts, we speak with you to understand your business and make sure the service is the right fit. If it is not, we will say so upfront. No pressure. No wasted time. We only take on matters we are confident we can deliver with quality. That is why business owners trust us to get it right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Legal That Works?
Legal That Works is a digital-first legal service designed by ASCO LAW (Messrs Akmal Saufi & Co) specifically for business owners and founders. We help you structure, grow, and protect your business through practical legal solutions—delivered fast, in plain English & Bahasa Malaysia, and with no office visit required.
What if I’m not sure what legal service I need?
No problem. Most business owners aren’t legal experts! Just reach out. Our team will guide you to the right service or help you understand your options—without jargon or upselling.
Is stamp duty payable on a share transfer?
Generally yes, assessed on the higher of consideration or value. We will advise on the basis and handle the adjudication.
Do other shareholders have to approve?
Often. Pre-emption rights in the constitution or shareholders agreement may require shares to be offered to them first.
Our registers are years out of date. Can this be fixed?
Usually yes. It takes reconstruction and may involve late stamping penalties, but it is far better done now than during diligence.
What is the difference between a transfer and an allotment?
A transfer moves existing shares between people. An allotment creates new ones and dilutes everybody. They follow different processes.
Can shares be transferred for a nominal sum?
You can agree any price, but stamp duty is assessed on value, not on what was paid.
Are your services affordable?
Our transparent fee structure means no billing surprises. Membership unlocks the best rates, but even one-off services are designed to be clear and competitive. You’ll always know what you pay.
Who will be helping me?
All our services are delivered by our licensed lawyers under the Malaysian Bar with proven experience across industries. You’ll work with a real legal team, not chatbots or generic customer support.
Is everything done online?
Yes. Our service is fully digital. You can consult, review documents, sign agreements, and access your files securely from anywhere. No office visit required unless you want to meet in person. No office visit is required. If you require us to attend at your office or outside meetings, additional charges will apply.
What’s the difference between One-Off Service and Membership?
(1) One-Off Service: Pay for what you need, when you need it. Perfect for single transactions or urgent matters (2) Membership: Subscribe for ongoing access, priority support, and special pricing. Membership means you get a legal partner who truly understands your business.
