Question

Compare the difference between the transfer of shares and transmission of shares with examples.

Answer 1

Transfer of shares refers to transferring of title to shares, voluntarily, by one party to another. Transmission of shares refers to the transfer of title of shares by the operation of law

Answer 2

The transfer of shares is a voluntary act by the holder of shares and takes place by way of contract. Whereas, the transmission of shares takes place due to the operation of law that is on the death of the holder of shares or in an event where the holder becomes insolvent/lunatic.