This course provides a comprehensive understanding of shareholding compliance under the Companies Act. It equips participants with the knowledge to maintain accurate shareholding records, issue and transfer shares correctly, and comply with CIPC requirements. Practical examples highlight risks of non-compliance and best practices for corporate governance, due diligence, and dispute prevention.
This course introduces shareholding compliance under the Companies Act, covering the issuance and transfer of share certificates, the role of minutes and resolutions, and the maintenance of accurate registers. Participants will learn about distinctive numbers, valid transfer procedures, and best practices for record-keeping. The programme also explores compliance risks, directors’ duties, and how incorrect records impact governance, due diligence, and funding.
Key Topics Covered:
• Legal framework for shareholding compliance.
• Role of the CIPC and consequences of non-compliance.
• Requirements and timelines for issuing share certificates.
• Linking resolutions and minutes to share registers.
• Valid procedures for share transfers.
• Importance of distinctive numbers.
• Maintaining accurate company registers.
• Risk management and governance implications.
• Company directors and officers.
• Company secretaries and governance professionals.
• Internal and external auditors and assurance practitioners.
• Corporate lawyers and compliance officers.
• Accountants handling statutory records.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners involved in shareholding structures.
