What is share transfer in the UK?
Share transfer is one of 6 parts of our “Restructuring” practice. It covers the full cycle from initial scoping to operational launch, run by a single named partner from our the United Kingdom desk.
What it is in the UK: reorganisation of the ownership structure. Mandatory identity verification for all PSCs and directors through Companies House takes effect in September 2026. Plan ahead.
How we handle share transfer
The “Share transfer” project in the UK is structured as a 4-stage process run by a single named partner.
M&A support, voluntary dissolution, cross-border entity migration, and IP transfers — clean exits and clean moves.
The same desk that runs share transfer handles your banking, bookkeeping, compliance and — where needed — your wind-down.INNOVA · Operating model
Why the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is one of the most reputable holding jurisdictions in the world: common law, a transparent register, and a developed banking sector. We use it for structures that need international recognition and access to British capital.
A reliable regulatory environment
Banking ecosystem
Corporate tax 25% (>£250k) / 19% (≤£50k), with marginal relief
INNOVA desk on the ground
Why INNOVA
Operational differences that hold up on the 2nd, 5th and 10th project — not just at first impression.
One partner — the whole cycle
Registration, banking, tax, compliance, immigration — run by one team from start to finish.
14 years of practice
Working since 2012 through several regulatory cycles — including FATCA/CRS, the tightening of banking, and the introduction of UAE CT.
Regulator-grade documentation
Every output document is ready for audit and investor scrutiny — whatever the size of the deal.
Multi-jurisdiction within the group
Cross-border work is handled inside the group — no chain of external subcontractors.
How the work is structured
A 4-stage process led by a single named partner — from the intro call to the operational hand-over.
Diagnostics
Current state, objectives and constraints
Route design
Roadmap and tax position
Execution
Filings, transfers and closures
Liquidation
Final reporting and liquidation
What we need from you · what you get from us
What we need from you to begin, and what you receive on completion.
- Current entity structuredocumented
- Ownership and shareholdingverified
- Outstanding liabilitiesstated
- Tax position (current)reviewed
- Restructured entity layoutdocumented
- Intercompany agreementssigned
- Tax-clearance certificatewhere applicable
- Liquidation/strike-off (if needed)completed
- Final filings submittedregulator
Four ways to work together
We don't quote a fixed price without understanding your situation — cost depends on the complexity of your case. Start with a free call, then we pick the right format.
Intro call
A 30-minute online consultation. We discuss your situation, define the project scope, and propose a structure and timeline. Free.
Written analysis
A written consultation with a full review of the business — tax positioning, structure options, jurisdiction comparison, banking path. Turnaround: 5 business days.
Operating roadmap
For complex situations — multi-jurisdiction structures, regulated activity, founder relocation. A full plan with stages, dependencies, deliverables and timing.
Direct execution
You know what you need — we execute. No advisory mark-up and no discovery phase.
Fill in the questionnaire
Complete the online questionnaire: it creates your account on the portal, where your structure, renewal reminders and documents will live.
Fill in the questionnaire
4 steps · creates an INNOVA portal account · 24h review.
Once you submit the questionnaire we create a portal account. Inside: your live structure, a renewals calendar (annual returns, register updates, tax filings), a document vault (certificates, share register, bank letters), a partner chat and project status. A single place for your entire operational life.
From a client
A review from a client who went through a comparable project. Verified, the engagement is ongoing.
Frequently asked questions
The questions we're asked most often. If yours isn't here, an intro call is the fastest way to get an answer.
Most “Share transfer” projects in the United Kingdom run from 2 to 8 weeks start to finish. The fastest stage is document filing; the longest is post-registration onboarding (banking, tax registration). A single named partner runs the project throughout.
Share transfer in other countries
The same service is available across our network.
