A Share Certificate is a legal document which is issued by a private limited company in India to its shareholders in which the number of shares owned by them is mentioned. It is a legal document which serves as a proof of ownership of shares in the company and acts as a primary evidence of the same. It is usually signed by the company’s authorised signatory and the company’s seal is affixed on it. It is a crucial document which is required whenever the shareholder wishes to transfer or sell the shares.
