Do I have to formally accept a transfer of shares to me, in the UK? Or can they be transferred to me without my consent?
<p>I have become estranged from my business partners. One of them insists that I am owed shares in the company, but I don't wish to accept them, not least for reason that I believe the shares to be worthless.</p>
<p>Can they register a transfer of shares to my name against my will? The shareholding would be substantial: 31%.</p>
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<p>My jurisdiction is the UK.</p>

<p>You could probably refuse the shares, although the mechanism would depend on ther jurisdiction you are in. </p>

<p>You could accept them and then give them to a charity, if you so choose. Unless the shares are restricted in some way, as some shares are.</p>

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