Transfer shares cleanly and on record
A share transfer needs the right instrument, stamp duty, board approval and an updated register. For most private companies that are not small companies, shares must now be in demat form before they can be transferred. We check which route applies and handle it.
What is included
- Review of AOA transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
- SH-4 share transfer deed drafting
- Stamp duty computation and payment guidance
- Board resolution approving the transfer
- Endorsement of share certificates
- Register of members update
- Demat route support through the depository participant where required
What is not included
- Stamp duty payable on the transfer
- Valuation report where required for tax purposes
- Demat account opening and ISIN charges
Who needs this
Shareholders of private companies selling, gifting or transferring shares, including founder exits and investor entries.
Documents required
- Transferor and transferee PAN and address proof
- Original share certificates
- Agreed price or valuation and payment proof
- Demat account details, where shares are held in demat
How it works
Share the transfer details and we confirm the route
We draft SH-4 and resolutions and compute stamp duty
The board approves, records are updated and certificates endorsed or demat credit completed
Timeline
3 to 7 working days. Government processing times are outside our control; we track and follow up on every application.
If you skip it
What this service creates next
Completing this is the start of a recurring set of obligations. Under an AdvisoNet plan these are tracked in your Compliance Passport and handled before they fall due.
- Update of MGT-7 or MGT-7A at year end
- Change in directors if the transferor is exiting the board
- Income tax reporting of capital gains for the seller
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Frequently asked questions
What is the stamp duty on a share transfer?
Currently 0.015% of the consideration for transfers outside a stock exchange, under the amended Indian Stamp Act.
Do private company shares have to be in demat?
Under Rule 9B, private companies other than small companies had to dematerialise shares by 30 June 2025. A shareholder of such a company must hold shares in demat before transferring them.
Which companies count as small companies?
From December 2025, a private company with paid-up capital up to Rs 10 crore and turnover up to Rs 100 crore, subject to exclusions such as holding or subsidiary companies.
Fees shown are AdvisoNet professional fees exclusive of GST and government charges. Content is general information, not legal advice; applicability depends on facts and current law.