Sell Shares Acquired Through An Employee Share Scheme
So you’ve got shares through your company’s employee scheme. Great, but what’s next? Deciding when...
So you’ve got shares through your company’s employee scheme. Great, but what’s next? Deciding when...
Share Sales Direct makes it easy for you to complete one-off share sales through our simple four-step process:
Share Sales Direct is 100% Australian-owned and operated. Our expert team has decades of experience in financial markets, both in Australia and overseas.
Share Sales Direct executes orders through HALO Technologies, which has over $350 million AUD in Funds Under Management and is trusted by over 3300 clients who currently hold cash and shares on their platform.
HALO is operated by Macrovue Limited (ABN 98 600 022 679) and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (484264) issued by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Share Sales Direct makes it easy for you to complete one-off share sales through our simple four-step process:
To sell your issuer-sponsored shares with Share Sales Direct, you will need the following documentation:
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is open from 10am to 4pm AEST.
If your transfer of stock into our custody is completed by 2pm AEST, your shares will be sold that day. A contract note (sale confirmation) will be sent to you on the day that the shares are sold by email. Transfers will usually settle into our custody 3 business days after you complete your application.
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There are zero fees payable upfront. Our brokerage fee will be deducted from the sale of your shares before it is deposited into your nominated bank account.
Share Sales Direct offers two packages depending on the level of service you require:
Please note that for more complex scenarios, or if additional assistance is required, we charge an additional surcharge of $100 on top of our normal rates. This amount is not payable upfront and is taken out of the proceeds of the share sale before they are deposited into your bank account.
This surcharge also applies to shares being held by a Company, Deceased Estate, Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) Trust.
You can find your Securityholder Reference Number (SRN) on your holding or dividend statement.
If you do not currently have any of these documents, please request a copy directly from the share registry.
You can find a list of the largest companies on the ASX and their share registries below.
Company Name |
Registry Name |
Phone Number |
AMP (AMP) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
ANZ Banking Group (ANZ) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
BHP Group (BHP) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Coles (COL) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Commonwealth Bank (CBA) |
Link |
1300 554 474 |
CSL Limited (CSL) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Fortescue Metals (FMG) |
Link |
1300 554 474 |
IAG (IAG) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Macquarie Group (MQG) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Medibank (MPL) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
National Australia Bank (NAB) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
NIB (NHF) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Telstra (TLS) |
Link |
1300 554 474 |
Wesfarmers (WES) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Westpac (WBC) |
Link |
1300 554 474 |
Woodside (WDS) |
Computershare |
1300 555 159 |
Woolworths (WOW) |
Link |
1300 554 474 |
If your name has changed, you will need to present a copy of a certified change of name certificate in the identity verification step of the process.
Please email us at support@sharesalesdirect.com.au or call us at 1300 092 575.A joint account is jointly owned by two or more individuals, enabling them to collectively make investment decisions and share responsibilities for the account. It allows joint account holders to collaborate on investment activities. The taxation of gains and losses may vary based on the joint ownership structure, and it's important for joint account holders to establish clear agreements regarding the account.
If you would like to sell shares held in a joint account, please email us at support@sharesalesdirect.com.au or call us at 1300 092 575.An SMSF account is associated with a self-managed superannuation fund, a retirement savings vehicle managed by individuals or trustees on behalf of members. These accounts are used to invest the fund's assets, including shares, with the goal of growing retirement savings. SMSFs are subject to specific regulatory requirements and tax considerations, and trustees must adhere to strict compliance rules.
If you would like to sell shares held by a SMSF, please email us at support@sharesalesdirect.com.au or call us at 1300 092 575.
A company account is registered in the name of a corporation, allowing companies to buy and sell shares for business or investment purposes. Companies can use this type of account to manage their share portfolios. The tax treatment of gains and losses in company accounts may differ from individual accounts, and corporate regulations apply.
If you would like to sell shares held in a company account, please email us at support@sharesalesdirect.com.au or call us at 1300 092 575.
A trust account is associated with a trust entity, often used for specific investment or financial purposes. Trusts can hold and trade shares on behalf of beneficiaries or for the trust's objectives. The tax implications and legal structure of trust accounts can vary based on the type of trust, such as family trusts or discretionary trusts. Trust accounts serve unique financial goals and are subject to trust-specific considerations and benefits.
If you would like to sell shares held in a trust account, please email us at support@sharesalesdirect.com.au or call us at 1300 092 575.Sydney Australia Office
Level 4, 10 Barrack Street,
Sydney NSW 2000
Melbourne Australia Office
Level 14, 360 Collins Street,
Melbourne VIC 3000
To speak to an Australian-Based Customer Service Consultant, call us on 1300 092 575
Share Sales Direct Pty Ltd ABN 86 671 728 313 is the providing entity for financial products and services offered by it as a corporate authorized representative No 001307186 of Macrovue Pty Limited ABN 98 600 022 679 Australian Financial Services License 484264. Macrovue Pty Limited is wholly owned by HALO Technologies Pty Ltd ABN 54 623 830 866. Both Share Sales Direct Pty Ltd and HALO Technologies Pty Ltd are wholly owned entities of HALO Technologies Holdings Limited ABN 73 645 531 219 and it's associated entities.