Issued Shares
What is Issued Shares?
Shares that the company has actually allocated to shareholders from the authorised share capital.
Think of it like this…
The portion of the share pool that’s been handed out and now carries rights like voting and dividends.
Why does it matter?
- Determines current ownership percentages
- Impacts voting control and dividend rights
- Must be recorded accurately for compliance and audits
Best practice
Update your share register immediately whenever you issue new shares.