How do I distribute more company shares?

How do I distribute more company shares?

For Companies incorporated before 1st October 2009

• Such companies can issue additional shares up to the amount of authorised share capital using the Form SH01
• The completed form will have to be sent to the Registrar at the Companies House
• The authorised share capital of a company can be increased by passing an ordinary resolution at any of the general meetings. The minutes of the resolution and Form 123, which details the increase, should reach the Companies House within 15 days of passing the resolutions
• Same procedure can be followed to reduce the authorised share capital of a company

For Companies incorporated after 1st October 2009

• Any number of shares can be issued after incorporation by using the form SH01