Legal analysis: Equity can be transferred for free. Because equity is essentially the property right of shareholders. Therefore, shareholders have the right to dispose of their property at will, as long as they do not violate the legal provisions and social public order and good customs, they can choose to transfer their shares with compensation or without compensation. However, no matter which method is used to complete the equity transfer, it is necessary to pay the corresponding taxes and fees, and complete the change of the company's articles of association and industrial and commercial registration.
Legal basis: Article 240th of the Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC), the owner has the right to possess, use, profit from and dispose of his real estate or movable property according to law.