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The Stock Transfer Form Gift Of Shares is a crucial document used in Canadian corporate practice when an individual or entity wishes to transfer shares to another party without receiving payment or other consideration. This form is commonly used in family business succession planning, estate planning, or charitable giving scenarios. The document must comply with requirements set forth in the Canada Business Corporations Act or provincial equivalents, and considers tax implications under the Income Tax Act. It includes essential details such as the identity of both transferor and transferee, share specifications, declarations regarding the gift nature of the transfer, and necessary warranties. The form may require additional corporate approvals depending on the company's articles and by-laws, and must be properly executed to ensure a valid transfer of share ownership.
