shareholder protection
Amid the time-consuming, complex business of running a company, little attention is paid to what might happen if a shareholder dies, or becomes seriously ill.
In the interests of financial security, business stability, and continuity - particularly for private limited companies where there may only be a small number of principal shareholders - it is essential to provide a safety net following the loss of a shareholder:
- Shares may go to the deceased’s family, which has no interest in the business and would prefer a cash sum
- The company or other shareholders will want to retain control by buying lost shares - but may not have the resources to do so
- The shares may be taken over by someone who does not share the company’s objectives - and may even be a competitor
We can put in place protection to ensure funds are available in the event of the death or serious illness of a shareholder. This ensures that the company can continue to operate unhindered while the ongoing shareholder or their family receive a fair value. It provides documentation to enable the surviving shareholders to receive the funds free of tax.
