Cap Table Management
Stay in control of your company's equity - no spreadsheets, no headaches. Share Council makes ownership management simple, secure, and built to scale
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Secure & Compliant
All equity transactions are encrypted and blockchain based.
Verified & Approved
Legal templates for setting up plans like STAK & SAR are developed with recognised law firms.
Market leader
Experienced and award-winning specialist team for excellence in onboarding.
Nothing great
is made alone
Our fiscal experts create the optimal legal framework for your company to make you robustly compliant from day one, and are here to help you with any questions you may have in the future.
On top of a rock-solid legal foundation, we add 11 shareholder management tools in one simple platform.
Trust Office Foundation
1. STAK
With a trust office foundation (Dutch: STAK), easily create more than 1 billion certificates of shares. No notary needed once running. Most flexible and scalable package.
Recommended for:
Businesses who want to do it right the first time.
Set up: 4 weeks
*Recommended
Economic Ownership Rights
2. EOR
Get started in minutes with setting up the EOR plan, and upgrade to more flexible packages whenever you’re ready for the next stage of growth.
Recommended for:
Smaller businesses who want to grow into a STAK.
Set up: 2 days
Employee Share
Option Plan
3. ESOP
Give away options on company shares based on a set of rules and timeline, and allow your shareholders to flexibly transact their shares after their cliff.
Recommended for:
Smaller businesses who want to grow into a STAK later.
Set up: 2 weeks
Stock Appreciation Rights
4. SAR
Profit from the increase in value of a set amount of shares over a set period of time. Paid in cash, no notary or specialist needed. Fast set-up times.
Recommended for:
Employees who need a savings account to buy stock into a STAK later.
Set up: 2 days
Administration or Trust Office Foundation
With a trust office foundation (Dutch: STAK), easily create more than 1 billion certificates of shares. No notary needed once running. Most flexible and scalable package.
Recommended for:
Businesses who want to do it right the first time.
Set up: 4 weeks
Economic Ownership Rights
Get started in minutes with setting up the EOR plan, and upgrade to more flexible packages whenever you’re ready for the next stage of growth.
Recommended for:
Smaller businesses who want to grow into a STAK.
Set up: 2 days
Employee Share
Option Plan
Give away options on company shares based on a set of rules and timeline, and allow your shareholders to flexibly transact their shares after their cliff.
Recommended for:
Smaller businesses who want to grow into a STAK later.
Set up: 2 weeks
Stock Appreciation Rights
Profit from the increase in value of a set amount of shares over a set period of time. Paid in cash, no notary or specialist needed. Fast set-up times.
Recommended for:
Employees who need a savings account to buy stock into a STAK later.
Set up: 2 days
Pricing - Option One
Set up your EOR or SAR co-ownership for €500
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Form a co-ownership with Sharecouncil
We’ll guide you through what’s needed to set up your co-ownership.Includes
Earn 10% of your onboarding fee back in Sharecouncil shares
Formation of an EOR or SAR in the Netherlands
Dutch notary filing fees
Signed documents to establish company by-laws and protect IP
Personal legal and onboarding support
First year of legal consultancy fees
TAX filing advice
Premium Shareholder Community Membership
Templates for post-formation legal needs
€500
Setup fee
Run your business
There are ongoing costs of running a co-ownership that we help you manage in one platform.
Sharecouncil helps you do the paperwork and onboards you to the platform. On the platform, you can independently issue, share and manage stock with your people for a predictable rate.
€80
Per month, billed annuallyPricing - Option Two
Set up your STAK + Options co-ownership for €3900
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Form a co-ownership with Sharecouncil
We’ll guide you through what’s needed to set up your co-ownership.Includes
Earn 10% of your onboarding fee back in Sharecouncil shares
Formation of an EOR or SAR in the Netherlands
Dutch notary filing fees
Signed documents to establish company by-laws and protect IP
Personal legal and onboarding support
First year of legal consultancy fees
TAX filing advice
Sharecouncil Shares & Premium Shareholder Community Membership
Templates for post-formation legal needs
€3900
Setup feeRun your business
There are ongoing costs of running a co-ownership that we help you manage in one platform.Sharecouncil helps you do the paperwork, and onboards you to the platform. On the platform, you can independently issue, share and manage stock with your people for a predictable rate.
€150
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Stats consistently show a large sum of employees do not feel committed to their work
Each month every company loses a large amount of money per employee due to disengagement
People in MKB Netherlands, and 17.8M in Europe, actively create upheaval every day
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A Fair Share For Everyone
At Share Council, you can manage your cap table without the stress of spreadsheets or legal guesswork. Our platform helps you keep track of ownership, set vesting rules, and update shareholder details all in one secure space. Not sure what a cap table is? Learn more here.
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Legal and Tax Compliance
Proper management ensures your equity records are legally sound and audit-ready. This reduces risk during due diligence, employee exits, or when issuing shares.
Clarity in Ownership
Cap table management provides a clear, real-time overview of who owns what, including founders, investors, and employees. This transparency prevents misunderstandings and keeps everyone aligned
investor - Ready
A well-maintained cap table shows professionalism and preparedness. It makes fundraising easier by helping investors quickly understand your equity structure, past funding rounds, and potential dilution.
Supports Employee Ownership
In employee-owned companies, a well-organised cap table helps track vesting, option pools, and share transfers, building trust and making ownership tangible for your team.
Accurate Equity planning
Cap Table tools help simulate what-if scenarios, such as hiring with stock options or raising new funds. This supports smart, informed decisions.
Saves time and reduces Errors
Cap table management software automates updates and reduces manual work, no more messy spreadsheets or miscalculations. This frees up your team to focus on growth, not formulas.