The company I have shares with are outsourcing part of their company to another group and we can move with them, transfer our shares elsewhere or get share certificates. I am tempted to get the share certificates. They will cost €15 per share (x11 shares) and €150 (seems very expensive) for one US listed share. I currently pay a small fee twice a year as I have a nominee account. I purchased each of the shares for between €1500-2000 approx 3-4 years ago. Any downside to owning the certificates? I do own other shares in certificate form I bought with Sharewatch since.