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What do shares held on behalf of a Trust, Individual or organisation mean?

Are the shares held on behalf of another entity or for yourself

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This question on the Company Registration form is relevant in a context where the shares are held by the trustee of a trust for the benefit of a beneficiary to the trust. In every other case, it should be answered "No".

On the ASIC extract, this information will show as "Beneficially Held: Yes/No"

If you are not holding the shares for a beneficiary

If you are the main recipient (not holding for a trust) then select 'shares held on behalf of another trust, individual or organisation: No.
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If you are holding the shares on trust for another

If you are holding shares on behalf of another trust, individual or organisation, select: Yes.

Ensure you enter the full correct name of the individual or organisation (e.g. ABC Beneficiary Pty Ltd) that is the beneficiary, as that name will appear on the Company Share Certificates.

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