Stock Certificates / Stock Certificates of Delaware Company

What are Share Certificates?

A Share Certificate (Stock Certificate) is an official document confirming the right to own a certain number of shares in a Delaware company.
It serves as legal proof of a shareholder's stake and protects their rights in the company. Startups raising venture capital usually choose a corporation: our service page explains Delaware C-Corp formation for non-US founders, founder shares and the flip.

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Main purpose

A stock certificate performs key functions:

• confirms ownership of shares and equity interests;

• used for voting and participating in profit distribution;

• required for transactions involving the sale or transfer of shares;

• may be required by banks and investors to confirm the ownership structure;

• records shareholder rights in the corporate register (Register of Shareholders / Stock Ledger).

Without a Share Certificate, a shareholder cannot fully confirm their rights and participate in the management of the company.

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What the document contains

A standard share certificate includes:

• the full legal name of the company;

• name of the shareholder;

• number and class of shares (Common, Preferred, etc.);

• unique certificate number;

• date of issue;

• signatures of authorized persons (President, Secretary);

• company seal.

If necessary, certificates may be accompanied by notes on the transfer or pledge of shares.

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Who issues them and where are they kept?

Share certificates are issued by the corporate secretary or registered agent of the company.
The originals are usually kept by the shareholders, and copies are kept in the Corporate Records Book, along with the register of shareholders and other corporate documents.

Crystal Tax provides:

• preparation and issuance of new certificates;

• replacement of lost or damaged certificates;

• apostille and notarization for international use.

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Validity and renewal

Share certificates are valid indefinitely until the shares are transferred or canceled.
If the shareholder structure changes or new shares are issued, additional certificates must be issued or existing ones must be adjusted.

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What the document looks like

A Share Certificate is issued on the company's letterhead, usually with the Delaware state seal, the signature of an official, and a stamp.
An example of a certificate can be added to the page with the label Sample — Share Certificate (Delaware Corporation).

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Why it is important to have correct Share Certificates

Without valid certificates, shareholders may encounter:

• difficulties in transferring shares or participating in voting;

• problems with banks and investors;

• legal disputes over ownership rights.

The availability of up-to-date share certificates ensures the protection of owners' rights and transparency in corporate governance.

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Obtain or issue Share Certificates through Crystal Tax

Crystal Tax provides a full range of corporate documentation services in Delaware:

• issuing new Share Certificates;

• replacement or renewal of lost certificates;

• apostille and notarization for international use;

• integration with the shareholder register and Corporate Records Book.

? Contact us to order Share Certificates Delaware and ensure legal ownership of your company's shares.

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