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Notarised share transfer

Also called: notarial transfer, notary deed

In one line

In many civil-law European countries, the legal requirement that transfers of private-company shares be executed before a notary.

In plain English

In places like Germany and the Netherlands, moving shares in certain company types requires a notarised deed — adding cost, formality and time compared with a simple signature.

If you were explaining it to a 5-year-old

In some countries, you can only hand over your toy in front of an official notary, who makes it formal with a stamp.

Why it matters when you sell

Notary requirements add friction and cost to European secondaries, which is partly why virtual-share schemes are so common.

Related terms

GmbH shares (Germany)VSOP (Virtual Stock Option Plan)Transfer restrictionShare ledger / register

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