Share sale plan template
Updated 17 October 2025
This document is a share sale plan template, outlining the key steps and responsibilities involved in a share sale transaction. It details the sequence of events from settlement agreements and SPA approval to completion, payment, and transfer of shares and directorship changes. The plan provides a timeline for each action, helping to manage the process efficiently.
Share sale plan template
# | Step | Responsible | When |
Settlement agreements completed and paid | Seller | ||
SPA approved by all Sellers and Buyer | Seller | ||
Final version of SPA prepared and circulated in PDF | Seller | ||
Seller to provide the account details to buyer | Seller | ||
SPA signed | Sellers and Buyer | DAY 0 | |
Buyer pays Seller 1 $initial-sum | Buyer | DAY 4 | |
Sellers perform obligations under 4.1. | Sellers | DAY 5 – Long Stop Date | |
Completion | DAY 30 | ||
Stock Transfers delivered to the Buyer | DAY 30 | ||
Share certificates delivered to the Buyer | Sellers | DAY 30 | |
Current Directors provide resignation letters | DAY 30 | ||
Board meeting held, where transfer of shares is approved, subject to payment of stamp duty (stamping), the Buyer appointed Director, existing directors resignation approved | DAY 30 | ||
Seller pays remaining purchase $final-sum |
About this template
What is this template?
Share sale plan template is a free, ready-to-use Corporate template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Corporate template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Corporate usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.