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When lodging agreement for sale or transfer of shares in private companies, you must lodge a certified copy of the financial statements of the company including balance sheets and profit and loss statements for the last five financial years.

Any other evidence to establish the market value, such as a valuation of the company, or

A statement by one of the parties as to how the market value or consideration was determined.

What if you agreed to purchase shares but don't have a written instrument or written statement?

If there is an oral agreement to purchase shares or units and there is no written instrument, you must make a written statement within three months after the date on which you made the oral agreement.

Print and complete the OSR form OSD046 to make a statement when there is no written instrument.

Last updated: 2008-05-09
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