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Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS)

Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS)

DOCUMENTO DE CESIÓN DE ACCIONES

SOCIEDAD POR ACCIONES SIMPLIFICADA (S.A.S.)

Ley 1258 de 2008 — Artículo 13

PRIMERO. — IDENTIFICACIÓN DE LA SOCIEDAD

Razón Social: [Company Name]

NIT: [Company NIT]

Domicilio: [Company Domicile]

Capital Suscrito: [Total Subscribed Shares] acciones de valor nominal [Share Nominal Value] cada una.

SEGUNDO. — LAS PARTES

CEDENTE:

Nombre: [Cedente Name]

Identificación: [Cedente CC]

Acciones actuales: [Cedente Current Shares]

CESIONARIO:

Nombre: [Cesionario Name]

Identificación: [Cesionario CC]

Domicilio: [Cesionario Address]

TERCERO. — OBJETO DE LA CESIÓN

El CEDENTE, [Cedente Name], identificado(a) con C.C./Pasaporte No. [Cedente CC], cede, transfiere y traspasa al CESIONARIO, [Cesionario Name], identificado(a) con C.C./Pasaporte No. [Cesionario CC], la cantidad de [Shares Transferred] acciones [Share Class] de la sociedad [Company Name], con todos los derechos políticos y económicos inherentes a las mismas, conforme al Artículo 13 de la Ley 1258 de 2008.

CUARTO. — PRECIO Y FORMA DE PAGO

El precio pactado por las acciones cedidas es de [Transfer Price], que el CESIONARIO pagará al CEDENTE mediante: [Payment Method].

[Payment Details]

SEXTO. — DECLARACIONES

El CEDENTE declara: (a) ser el legítimo propietario de las acciones cedidas, las cuales se encuentran libres de gravámenes, prendas, embargos o cualquier limitación al dominio; (b) que las acciones se encuentran totalmente pagadas y a paz y salvo con la sociedad; y (c) que la presente cesión cumple con todas las disposiciones estatutarias y legales aplicables.

El CESIONARIO declara: (a) conocer y aceptar los estatutos sociales de la sociedad [Company Name]; y (b) asumir todos los derechos y obligaciones inherentes a las acciones adquiridas a partir de la inscripción en el libro de registro de accionistas.

SÉPTIMO. — INSCRIPCIÓN EN EL LIBRO DE REGISTRO DE ACCIONISTAS

Las partes solicitan al Representante Legal de [Company Name] inscribir la presente cesión en el libro de registro de accionistas de la sociedad, conforme al Artículo 195 del Código de Comercio aplicado por remisión del Artículo 45 de la Ley 1258 de 2008, a efectos de que el CESIONARIO sea reconocido como accionista de la sociedad con plenos derechos políticos y económicos.

FIRMAS

En [Execution City], a los [Execution Date].

CEDENTE:

[Cedente Name]

C.C. No. [Cedente CC]

Firma: _________________________

CESIONARIO:

[Cesionario Name]

C.C. No. [Cesionario CC]

Firma: _________________________

REPRESENTANTE LEGAL DE [Company Name]:

Firma (constancia de inscripción): _________________________

Transferor (Cedente)

________________

Signature

Transferee (Cesionario)

________________

Signature

Legal Representative (Representante Legal)

________________

Signature

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What Is a Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS)?

A Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones de Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada) is the legal instrument through which a shareholder (accionista) of a Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada (SAS) transfers ownership of shares (acciones) to another person — whether an existing shareholder, a new investor, or a legal entity — in accordance with Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 13 and the company's bylaws (estatutos sociales).

Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 13 establishes the fundamental principle governing SAS share transfers: shares are freely negotiable (libremente negociables) unless the estatutos establish restrictions. Unlike Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada (SRL/Ltda.) cuotas under Código de Comercio Article 362 — which require 75% partner approval for every transfer — SAS shares can be transferred without shareholder assembly approval unless specific restrictions have been incorporated into the bylaws. Article 13 permits the estatutos to impose restrictions on share negotiability for a maximum period of 10 years, renewable for successive 10-year periods by the asamblea de accionistas.

The Constitución Política de Colombia of 1991 protects the right to transfer property through Article 58 (private property and acquired rights) and Article 333 (freedom of enterprise), while Ley 1258 de 2008 balances these rights with the ability of shareholders to establish reasonable transfer restrictions through the bylaws. Supersociedades (Superintendencia de Sociedades) has issued extensive guidance on share transfer procedures through its Doctrinas Jurídicas and Circulares Externas.

SAS shares are represented in the libro de registro de accionistas (shareholder registry book) maintained by the company under Código de Comercio Article 195 applied by reference through Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 45. Unlike publicly traded shares on the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (BVC) — which are deposited in Deceval (Depósito Centralizado de Valores de Colombia) and transferred electronically — SAS shares are registered securities (acciones nominativas) transferred through endorsement of the share certificate (título accionario) or, more commonly, through a written transfer agreement recorded in the libro de registro de accionistas.

Common types of SAS share transfers include: ordinary sales between shareholders or to third parties; transfers as part of capital restructuring or investor admission; share transfers as consideration in merger or reorganisation transactions; donaciones (gifts) between family members for estate planning; transfers resulting from judicial processes (divorce, succession, enforcement of judgments); and share purchases in the context of shareholder buyout agreements. Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 10 permits the SAS to have multiple share classes — ordinary, privileged, shares with preferential dividends, and shares with restricted voting rights — each class potentially subject to different transfer rules.

The tax implications of SAS share transfers are governed by the Estatuto Tributario: Article 300 imposes capital gains tax (ganancia ocasional) at 15% on the gain when the transfer price exceeds the fiscal cost; Article 90 empowers the DIAN (Dirección de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) to adjust the transfer price to fair market value; and Article 319 provides special tax treatment for share transfers in the context of corporate reorganisations. Registration of the transfer in the libro de registro de accionistas is the act that perfects the transfer and makes it enforceable against the company and third parties.

When Do You Need a Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS)?

A Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia document is needed whenever a shareholder of a Sociedad por Acciones Simplificada intends to transfer ownership of shares to another person or entity. Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 13 establishes the legal framework, and the specific procedures depend on whether the company's estatutos impose restrictions on share negotiability.

The document is required when a founding shareholder exits the company by selling all shares to remaining shareholders or new buyers. Exit transactions in closely-held SAS companies frequently involve negotiated share purchase agreements that include representations, warranties, and indemnification provisions beyond the basic transfer mechanics. The transfer document must comply with any derecho de preferencia (right of first refusal) or tag-along/drag-along provisions in the estatutos or shareholder agreements (acuerdos de accionistas under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 24).

A share transfer document is needed when the company admits new investors — angel investors, venture capital funds, or strategic partners — who acquire shares through a capital increase (aumento de capital suscrito) followed by subscription or through purchase from existing shareholders. Ley 2069 de 2020 (Ley de Emprendimiento) encourages SAS share transfers for startup financing by streamlining corporate procedures.

The document is required for family succession planning when shareholders transfer shares to family members through sale or donation (donación). Donations of SAS shares are subject to impuesto a las donaciones under Estatuto Tributario Article 303, and the transfer must comply with Civil Code Article 1443 regarding acceptance by the donee.

A transfer document is needed when a shareholder dies and the heirs inherit shares through the succession process. Under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 34, the death of a shareholder does not dissolve the SAS — the heirs become shareholders upon completion of the judicial or notarial succession process and registration in the libro de registro de accionistas.

The document is required when shares are transferred as part of a corporate reorganisation — merger (fusión), spin-off (escisión), or transformation (transformación) — where shareholders of the absorbed or divided company receive shares in the surviving or new entity. Código de Comercio Articles 172 through 180 and Ley 222 de 1995 Articles 3 through 21 govern the reorganisation framework.

A share transfer is needed when SAS shares are subject to judicial enforcement — embargo and forced sale (remate) ordered by a judge in execution proceedings under Código General del Proceso (Ley 1564 de 2012) — requiring formalisation of the transfer from the debtor-shareholder to the successful bidder at judicial auction.

What to Include in Your Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS)

A valid Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia document under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 13 must contain specific elements to confirm the transfer is properly recorded in the company's libro de registro de accionistas and enforceable against the company and third parties.

Party Identification — Cedente (Transferor): Full legal name and cédula de ciudadanía (for Colombian nationals), cédula de extranjería (for foreign residents), or passport number (for non-residents) of the shareholder transferring the shares. For legal entity transferors: razón social, NIT, and identification of the representante legal authorised to execute the transfer on behalf of the entity.

Party Identification — Cesionario (Transferee): Full legal name and identification document of the person or entity acquiring the shares. The cesionario need not be an existing shareholder unless the estatutos restrict transfers exclusively to current shareholders. For foreign acquirers: passport or foreign identification number, and compliance with the foreign investment regime under Decreto 2080 de 2000 for registration with the Banco de la República.

Company Identification: Full razón social including the "S.A.S." designation, NIT assigned by the DIAN, and principal domicile. The company identification confirms the issuing entity of the shares being transferred.

Share Details: Exact number of shares (acciones) being transferred, their class (ordinarias, privilegiadas, con dividendo preferencial, con voto restringido) under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 10, nominal value per share (if applicable), and the percentage of total subscribed capital they represent. The document should reference the share certificate numbers (números de los títulos accionarios) when physical certificates exist.

Transfer Price and Payment: The agreed price for the shares and payment terms. Under Estatuto Tributario Article 90, the DIAN may adjust the declared price to fair market value when the transfer price is significantly below or above the commercial value of the shares as reflected in the company's financial statements. Capital gains tax under ET Article 300 applies when the price exceeds the fiscal cost.

Restriction Compliance: Confirmation that the transfer complies with any restrictions established in the estatutos under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 13. Common restrictions include: derecho de preferencia (right of first refusal) requiring that shares be offered to existing shareholders before outside buyers; approval requirements conditioning transfers on consent from the asamblea de accionistas or junta directiva; lock-up periods prohibiting transfers for specified periods; and tag-along/drag-along rights established in shareholder agreements.

Registration in Shareholder Registry: The transfer is perfected (perfeccionada) upon registration in the company's libro de registro de accionistas under Código de Comercio Article 195 applied by reference through Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 45. The representante legal is responsible for recording the transfer and updating the registry to reflect the new shareholder.

Forms-legal.com provides this Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia template as a practical framework for share transfer transactions. Every share transfer should be reviewed by an abogado comercialista to confirm compliance with the specific estatutos of the company, any applicable shareholder agreements (acuerdos de accionistas under Ley 1258 de 2008 Article 24), and the tax implications under the Estatuto Tributario. Complex transactions involving multiple share classes, foreign investors, or corporate reorganisations require specialised legal and tax advice.

Additional compliance elements for a Transfer of SAS Shares Colombia (Cesión de Acciones SAS) used in Colombia include: Under the Codigo de Comercio (Decreto 410 de 1971), the Camara de Comercio maintains the Registro Mercantil of Colombian companies. The Ley 1258 de 2008 governs Sociedades por Acciones Simplificadas (SAS). The Superintendencia de Sociedades supervises corporate governance. The DIAN (Direccion de Impuestos y Aduanas Nacionales) administers the Impuesto de Renta and IVA under the Estatuto Tributario (Decreto 624 de 1989). Forms-legal.com provides this template as a starting point for Colombia-compliant documentation.

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