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Introduction to this document

Glossary - shares

Allotment or issue? Called-up or paid-up? Shares terminology can be a bit of a minefield. Our glossary provides a quick reference to help interpret the documentation.

Terminology trials

You might come across some of the terms in our glossary in your regular company paperwork, articles or Companies House forms. Alternatively, you might be researching which type of shares are suitable to be issued in your company. Other terms will only crop up in specific situations. Keep our glossary handy as a reminder of the right terms to use.