How to transfer your shares in
Klarna Group plc
Buying and selling Klarna shares has never been easier.
To begin the process of transferring your Klarna Group plc shares, please indicate whether the shares you intend to transfer are held by a company or by you as an individual.
How to transfer your shares
1. Complete the DocuSign "Request for Transfer Form"
Complete the DocuSign transfer form which can be initiated at the top of this page, or download the PDF transfer form
.Key details, such as the number of shares, and the signatory’s email and name, can be entered by a designated representative on behalf of the investor. Once submitted, the signatory will receive an email prompting them to review and sign the document. After the signing is complete, the process will proceed with any remaining signatures required from the seller and, finally, from the buyer.
You need to provide:
Names and contact information of both the transferor and transferee
Transaction details
Witness information: The Deed of Adherence must be witnessed by an independent third party. Please provide the witness’s signature, full name, occupation and address.
Signatory information: Normally, two signatures are required. If only one signatory is involved, please provide valid documentation, such as a certificate of registration, to verify the authority of the single signatory. Ensure that the capacity of the signatory (e.g., Director or Authorized Signatory) is clearly stated next to their signature.
Once completed, the form will notify any other signatories for the transferor and then finally notify transferee (buyer) to enter their details and sign the required documentation and the witness.
Duration: Varies depending on the investor's time to complete the form.
2. Email Your Share Certificates
After completing the form, send your digital share certificates to Klarna Group plc at
.To download your share certificates:
Log in to the Computershare Investor Centre:
.Click "Download your documents."
Select "Klarna Group Plc."
Click “View PDF” to download your digital share certificates.
For assistance, contact Klarna at
.Duration: Immediate upon login.
3. Klarna Approval
Klarna will review the transfer request based on a due diligence process for the buyer. If approved, please proceed to Step 4.
4. Pay Stamp Duty (if applicable)
According to HMRC guidelines, if the total value of the transferred shares exceeds £1,000, the buyer will likely be required to pay stamp duty. Please note that Stamp Duty is payable at 0.5%, rounded up to the nearest £5. For example, if the transaction value is £1,250, the 0.5% would be £6.25, which means that the payment of Stamp Duty will be £10.
If stamp duty is necessary, please follow the latest guidance from HMRC on making stamp duty payments by clicking
.If you need to provide your bank with HMRC’s banking address it is:
Barclays Bank Plc 1
Churchill Place
London
United Kingdom
E14 5HP
Once paid, you will need to notify HMRC at
in order for them to issue a letter confirming that stamp duty has been paid. This letter will include the details of the transaction, a receipt for the stamp duty, and confirmation that the stock transfer form has been stamped. Instructions on how to do this can be found .For further information, see the HMRC
.Duration: allow up to 20 working days for HMRC to process your form fully.
5. Complete Transfer
HMRC's stamp duty confirmation letter is the final document that you need to send to investorrelations@klarna.com. Upon receiving this document, Klarna will instruct Computershare to transfer the shares.
Computershare will process the transfer and issue a new share certificate to the transferee within two days of receiving the valid documents.
Duration: 2 business days for Computershare to process.
Tips for Smoother Transfers:
Complete the stamp duty section of the transfer form correctly.
Ensure consistent transferee information throughout the document.
Complete all mandatory fields, including all required signatures.
FAQ
How long does Klarna typically take to review a transaction once all necessary information has been provided?
Klarna aims for transparency and efficiency in reviewing transactions. Upon receiving all necessary documents, Klarna conducts a thorough review within 10 business days. However, we endeavor to expedite the process whenever possible, striving for timely approval to facilitate smooth share transfers.
After Klarna approves my transaction and the buyer pays their stamp duty & sends their Stock Transfer Form to HMRC, when will I be able to transfer my shares?
After the buyer pays stamp duty and emailing your Stock Transfer Form to HMRC, you should expect to receive your receipt within a reasonable processing time. According to HMRC, they aim to process 80% of stock transfer forms within 15 working days of receiving them. However, you should allow up to 20 working days for HMRC to process your form fully. If there are any missing or incorrect details on your form, HMRC will contact you for clarification or additional information before processing your submission.
For further information, see the HMRC
.Once you provide Klarna with the buyer's Stamp Duty receipt, Klarna emails all documentation to Computershare. Computershare reviews and processes the Stock Transfer Form within two days of receiving valid documentation, updating the share certificate and balance accordingly in the Investor Centre upon completion.
Who is responsible for paying the stamp duty, the buyer or the seller?
In most cases, it is the buyer who pays stamp duty when transferring shares. However, there are exceptions, and it ultimately depends on the specific circumstances of the transaction. It's important to consider the nature of the transfer and any applicable exemptions or reliefs that may affect the payment of stamp duty.
Contact
for more information.
What happens if there is an error in the Stock Transfer Form?
If the documentation submitted for share transfer does not meet Computershare's standards, Computershare will contact you promptly to address any issues. This may involve correcting errors in the Stock Transfer Form or providing additional information as requested to ensure compliance and accuracy.
Who should complete each document?
The Computershare stock transfer form is completed by the seller (current owner)
The share certificates should be provided to us by the seller (current owner) of the shares. They can be accessed through the Computershare Investor Centre portal.
It is the buyer which may need to pay stamp duty. If so, please send us the HMRC receipt showing it has been paid. For further information, see the HMRC
.