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Share buy-back.

The company buying back its own shares from a shareholder, under Part 2J.1 of the Corporations Act. We draft the directors' resolution, members' resolution where required, share cancellation entries, ASIC Form 280 and Form 484.

What's included. Directors' meeting minutes · members' special or ordinary resolution (depending on buy-back type) · buy-back agreement between the company and the selling shareholder · share register update · share certificate cancellation · ASIC Form 280 (buy-back notification) and Form 484 (change to share structure).
Solvency required. A buy-back is unlawful if it would materially prejudice the company's ability to pay its creditors. Directors must be satisfied the company can pay its debts as they fall due after the buy-back. We'll prepare a solvency declaration for the directors to sign.
From $440 inc. GSTFixed fee
1, 2 business daysStandard turnaround
DOCX + PDFBoth formats included
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The company

The Pty Ltd company doing the buy-back.

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Type of buy-back

Different types have different procedural requirements.

If unsure, leave it on "Not sure" and we'll confirm the right type after reviewing the company's circumstances. Most private-company buy-backs are selective — one shareholder exiting, the company buys their shares back.
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Selling shareholder

The shareholder whose shares the company is buying back.

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Buy-back details

The shares and price.

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Solvency

Directors must confirm the company stays solvent after the buy-back.

Section 256B of the Corporations Act. A buy-back must not materially prejudice the company's ability to pay its creditors. Directors who authorise an unlawful buy-back can be personally liable. We'll prepare a written solvency declaration for the directors to sign as part of the pack.
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Supporting documents

Optional uploads to help us draft accurately.

Useful uploads: constitution · current members' register · any shareholders agreement · last financials (for solvency check) · any existing buy-back agreement draft.

Special requests, anything outside standard scope?

Restraints, payment terms (instalments), conditions precedent, related-party considerations, anything else.

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Your details

Who we send the documents and invoice to.

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What happens next

  1. 1
    We review your order.
    A lawyer reads through your instructions and flags anything unclear, usually within one business hour.
  2. 2
    We confirm the fee and invoice you.
    Fixed-fee, in writing, before any drafting begins. No surprises.
  3. 3
    We draft your share buy-back pack.
    Turnaround: 1–2 business days.
  4. 4
    Delivery and execution.
    Documents land in your inbox ready to sign, with execution instructions.

Need to add or change something? Reply to your confirmation email, or call 03 9970 1878.

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