What is a company shareholder?

As the owners of companies, shareholders are not generally involved in the day to day running of a business; however, they do have several responsibilities in addition to the benefits they enjoy.
Nicholas Campion, 1st Formations’ company guru explains the role of company shareholders, and discusses the difference between them and subscribers, guarantors and directors. He also walks you through what shareholder information is available to the public.
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0:00 Intro
00:39 Shareholders and their role within the company
02:16 Difference between shareholders and subscribers
03:25 Difference between shareholders and guarantors
04:19 Difference between shareholders and directors
05:32 Shareholders information and requirements
07:03 The corporate shareholders
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[@paultavener1544]

Great video, makes this subject much easier to understand.

[@1stformations]

Thanks Paul. Glad we were able to make this subject simple for you to understand.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Young Boss Yeti Bear

[@hawkdene123]

Great video Nick! That has really helped me out

[@1stformations]

Thanks James, glad you found this video useful.

[@graemedonnelly2039]

Very well presented Nicholas...

[@1stformations]

Thank you Graeme. We work hard on ensuring the presentation of our videos is of an exceptional standard, so it is pleasing to receive this feedback.

[@teoedward1406]

What happen when a land belong to 4 land owner, and a limited company was formed,is it necessary that all the 4 owners have to be shareholder?

[@1stformations]

What type of company did the people form?

[@g2companysecretarial565]

Nice one, Nick - another interesting piece.

[@1stformations]

Thank you for your kind praise. John at 1st Formations.

[@sabakebede6056]

Thank you for this great vid - very well explained :)

[@1stformations]

Glad you enjoyed it, Saba!

[@henrybagenda7835]

How to became a shareholder?

[@1stformations]

Thank you for your enquiry, Henry. To become a shareholder of a private limited company, you will need to either form a company and give yourself shares in that company, have someone else form a company and assign at least one share of that company to yourself, or transfer shares existing in a current company to you.

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

Does a majority shareholder (51%) get to have their way when the other shareholders (49%) disagree with them ?

[@1stformations]

Not always - for instance, a 'special resolution' can only be passed when at least 75% of the shareholders' votes are in favour of the resolution. For more information, check out this blog: www.1stformations.co.uk/blog/what-are-limited-company-resolutions Does this help?

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

@@1stformations it does Thank you

[@1stformations]

@@wastenotwantnotArt Fantastic. Do you own a limited company?

[@wastenotwantnotArt]

@@1stformations no, just some shares with my brothers that were left to us by our parents

[@nobodyslim649]

I’ve never invest before and we hv a five start hotel and i was wondering to invest…since I’m a newbie pls how do i become a shareholder in that hotel? Like what do i need, what paper works, or do i need a lawyer contract etc?? So I won’t be scam or lied by them..please need ur help..🙏🏻😊

[@1stformations]

is the hotel a private company?

[@nobodyslim649]

@@1stformations not sure..I’ve heard there’s other shareholders from overseas…

[@1stformations]

@@nobodyslim649 does the hotel have a website?

[@nobodyslim649]

@@1stformations yes they do…

[@vickyvictorious6703]

Can I become a shareholder in a certain company even when I don't own one?

[@1stformations]

Hi Vicky - shareholders own an 'interest' in a company'; however, you don't have to own an entire company to be a shareholder, you may just have a tiny % of the ownership compared to other shareholders - this is generally how public limited companies work; however, you can also get minority shareholders in private limited companies. Are you trying to buy a share or some shares in a limited company?

[@vickyvictorious6703]

@@1stformations I wanted to buy some shares from a friend's company

[@1stformations]

@@vickyvictorious6703 OK. Thanks Vicky. This is perfectly normal and your friend would either need to transfer shares that already exist within the business, or issue new shares and give them to you. How many shares does the business have as a whole at present?

[@sophiafeng9283]

thanks for the great information. Where can find out the name list of company's owner? (in public in NASDAQ) thanks

[@1stformations]

Hi Sophia - NASDAQ is an American exchange and we are a UK company expert. Can you please advise if you are looking for information on company owners for an American company?

[@ameliafrench3440]

Nice video! Can anyone be a shareholder of a limited company?

[@1stformations]

We're glad you liked the video, Amelia. Yes, anyone, including a corporate body, can be a shareholder of a limited company, there are no restrictions. If you have any other questions, just leave a comment and we'll get back to you.

[@TheGoofygirl67]

Thank you for this.

[@1stformations]

You are most welcome, Elaine. Have you seen any of our other videos?

[@TheGoofygirl67]

@@1stformations I haven’t, I’ll take a look - thank you, I am being offered a Directorship and Shareholding so I’m doing some research on what’s involved. Thanks again.

[@1stformations]

@@TheGoofygirl67 That is fantastic news, Elaine! What have you learnt so far?

[@TheGoofygirl67]

@@1stformations thank you, the basics I think, about responsibilities, liabilities and rewards. I’m not sure whether to accept the offer so I will need to give it a lot of thought. Thanks again.

[@1stformations]

@@TheGoofygirl67 No problem, you are more than welcome. Should you have any future queries, please feel free to contact us by email at [e-mail] Have you ever thought about starting up your own company?

[@mongolshongol6017]

نظری من خوبی

[@1stformations]

Google Translate translation: My Theory. You're OK. Thank you for your kind words.

[@deepunder2159]

Do Co-founders have a different role in the contract?

[@1stformations]

Thank you for your kind question. As a co-founder (a shareholder at incorporation) your position as a shareholder does not diminish by having other co-founders of a company. The rights and responsibilities of a shareholder listed in the video will generally remain the same regardless of the number of co-founders.

[@davidgarcia8343]

They can be a spoiled rich kid day trading in his freaking underwear using daddy’s inheritance at the expense of labor. Get a job!

[@1stformations]

That is the beauty of it... I suppose! There are no age requirements for a shareholder so even a newborn can qualify as such before they get a job of course!

[@davidgarcia8343]

The beauty of people having to work more than one job to be poor is not the beauty of anything especially when their bubble breaks and they cry for a tax payer bailout. Share holders shouldn’t take precedence over hard work of an employee and his incentive. That’s what made America. NOT some spoiled lazy rich kid using day trading as a job. That is ruining the United States.

[@1stformations]

@@davidgarcia8343 Thanks for your comment, David. Unfortunately, we cannot comment on matters in the USA, but there may be a kernel of truth in what you say!