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Share Transfer

Transfer of shares between shareholders with board approval and stamp duty

6 steps~80 days start to finishfiles SH-4
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The steps, in order

1

Receive Share Transfer Deed (SH-4)

Obtain executed Share Transfer Deed in Form SH-4 along with share certificates from transferor.

within 3 days · files SH-4
2

Verify Transfer Documents

Verify transfer deed, share certificates, and compliance with AOA restrictions (if any).

within 3 days
  • Transfer deed verified
  • Share certificates verified
  • AOA restrictions checked
3

Pay Stamp Duty on Transfer Deed

Ensure stamp duty is paid on the share transfer deed as per applicable state rates.

within 7 days
4

Board Approval for Transfer

Place transfer request before the Board for approval. Board must approve or refuse within 30 days.

within 30 days
5

Update Register of Members

Record the transfer in the Register of Members with details of transferor and transferee.

within 7 days
  • Register of Members updated
  • Transferor entry updated
  • Transferee entry added
6

Issue New Share Certificates

Issue new share certificates to the transferee within 1 month of registration.

within 30 days · document made for you

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