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FAQs

Find out the answers to some of our
most frequently asked questions

  • How to list your company

  • How to trade?

  • Legal and compliance

  • Trading requirements

What is a Private Company/Fund Listing?

  • A listing is a dedicated platform that enables investors and existing shareholders to buy and sell shares in private/unlisted companies and funds.
  • Our listing platform also provides:
  • Digital Share Registry Services.
  • Escrow transactions payments.
  • Online KYC/CTF/AML and Buyer Status Verification for all share trades and payments from buyer to seller.
  • A dedicated Platform to inform shareholders of company results and performance.
  • How do I list my company/fund onto PrimaryMarkets?

    • Submit to us your completed “List your Company or Fund” online form found at www.primarymarkets.com.
    • PrimaryMarkets will then liaise with you for provision of information that is required to commence your listing going live.
    • It is very simple online process with the expectation of having your company trading on our platform within days – not many months if you plan to list on an exchange such as ASX.

    What information is required to list my company/fund?

    Examples of information required include:

    1. Company Overview.
    2. Company History.
    3. Corporate video (if available).
    4. Company Announcements (last 2 years).
    5. Financial Reports (P&L, Cashflow and Balance Sheet – last 2 years).
    6. Relevant Marketing Material – e.g. presentations etc.
    7. List Management and Board of Directors plus short bios.
    8. Company Logo.
    9. Research Reports (if available).
    10. Share register name and contact details.
    11. Constitution or Shareholder Agreement

    Is there a Minimum Market Capitalisation to List?

    • There is no minimum however it is generally considered that companies should have more than 20 shareholders

    How do I Create a Listing for a Seller of Shares (not being a company listing)?


      • Our platform offers to individual holders of parcels of shares in private companies
      • To List with us: Submit to us your completed “List My Shares” online form found at www.primarymarkets.com.
      • PrimaryMarkets will then liaise with you for provision of information that is required to commence your listing going live.
      • It is very simple online process with the expectation of having your shares trading on our platform within hours if not days.
    • PrimaryMarkets will request the following information for each company that you wish to sell Shares in:
      1. Name of Company that you own Shares in.
      2. The Type of Share you own e.g. ordinary, preference etc.
      3. Number of Shares you wish to list for sale.
      4. The sale price per Share you seek.
      5. When and at what price did the Company last raise new equity?
      6. Is there is any shareholders agreement, pre-emptive rights or other restrictions or limitations on you selling or a third party buying the Shares?
      7. Please provide us with whatever materials you have for your issuer Company being such information that a prudent buyer is likely to ask for e.g., Company accounts, presentations, videos etc.
      8. Have you notified the Company that you wish to sell your Shares and, if so, what was their response?

    If no response, do you need to get the Company approval as once we start promoting that Shares are for sale they will find out.

    What are the benefits of Listing on PrimaryMarkets


  • Fully customised platform: each listing is accessible only to those parties the listing company permits.
  • Flexible share trading rules: the trading rules and restrictions are set by the listing company.
  • Transaction controls: timing, conditions of sale (price & volume) are set by the listing company.
  • Share Registry Services: A full-service solution for the listing company and their shareholders.
  • KYC/CTF/AML Verification: online, simple process undertaken within minutes.
  • Escrow Services: seamless and online.
  • Investor notifications: Listing company determines what information is made available on the platform (e.g., accounts, investor presentations, videos research notes and the like).
  • Dedicated customer support: 24/7 assistance from the PrimaryMarkets team.
  • Targeted investors: Direct access to our 110,000+ global professional investor network.
  • Who Should List on our Platform?


  • Top 1,000 Private/ Unlisted Companies
  • Private/Unlisted REITS/Funds
  • Delisted ASX companies
  • Stay informed about the latest investment opportunities in unlisted companies

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