What must you do to sell your shares in a private limited company?
Michael Gray
Updated on March 31, 2026
To sell private company stock—because it represents a stake in a company that is not listed on any exchange—the shareholder must find a willing buyer. In addition, the company must approve the sale. A sale of private stock must be approved by the company that issued the shares.
How do I sell stock on Computershare?
How do I sell shares? You may sell all or a portion of the whole shares of stock in your CIP account at any time, upon request. Just visit and register as an Investor Centre member.
How do I sell pre IPO shares?
If you do want to sell your pre-IPO shares on a secondary market, the process is pretty straightforward:
- You choose an online platform.
- You set the price and quantity of shares you want to sell.
- A broker gets assigned to you.
- Your broker tries to match you with a buyer.
Should you sell shares at IPO?
If the IPO seems years away or management shows no interest in going public, you should also sell some stock — you might not get another chance. If you do sell early, keep in mind that your company’s value could continue to grow significantly.
Should I sell my stock at IPO?
Selling as soon as possible protects you from possible future losses. The IPO may be your first opportunity to cash in on your stock options. The greatest gains are usually from the time you receive a grant of options until the IPO. The IPO exposes your company to public scrutiny.
When can I sell shares after IPO?
Depending on the company, this lock up period could be three months, six months or even longer. At times, the brokerage firm might request you not to sell the stock until the lock up period expires….Selling strategies for IPO (Post Listing)
| Conditions | Strategy |
|---|---|
| Listing day gains of 40% – 50% | Sell 50% on listing day and rest in installments |
Can you sell shares below market value?
Below the market can refer to any type of order price, purchase, or investment that is made at a price below the market price. In investment trading, a below the market order is a limit order to buy or sell a security at a price that is lower than the current market price.
