Stock Transfer
/ˈstɒk trænsˌfɜːr/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of transferring ownership of stock shares from one party to another.
The stock transfer was recorded with the company's registrar to update the shareholder list.
- (n.) A legal instrument or document evidencing the transfer of shares in a corporation.
He signed a stock transfer form to legally convey his shares to the buyer.
Forms
- stock transfer
- stock transfers
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Commentary
Stock transfer involves both the act of transferring ownership and the formal documentation; precise recording is essential to establish legal title.
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