Share Transfer

Share Transfer is the legal process of transferring ownership of shares from one shareholder to another in a company, by executing a share transfer deed and completing necessary compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, ensuring proper update of company records and shareholder details in India.

Benefits of Share Transfer

• Enables change in share ownership smoothly;
• Facilitates entry or exit of shareholders;
• Supports business restructuring and succession planning;
• Keeps company records accurate and updated;
• Ensures legal compliance under Companies Act, 2013;
• No impact on company’s legal identity

Eligibility Criteria for Share Transfer

• Applicable to Private Limited Companies;
• Shares must be fully paid-up (unless articles permit otherwise);
• Transferor must be an existing shareholder,
• Transferee must be eligible under company’s AOA,
• Board approval required as per company rules

Process of Share Transfer in India

• Execution of SH-4 – Share Transfer Deed signed by parties,
• Stamp Duty Payment – As per state law,
• Submission to Company – SH-4 and share certificates submitted,
• Board Approval – Board considers and approves transfer,
• Update Registers – Register of members updated,
• Issue of Share Certificate – New certificate issued to transferee

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• Expert handling of Companies Act procedures,
• Accurate documentation and compliance,
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Documents & Information Required

• Share Transfer Deed (Form SH-4)
• Share certificate(s) of the company
• PAN Card of transferor and transferee
• Identity & address proof of transferee
• Board resolution approving share transfer
• Consideration details (if any)
• Stamp duty proof (as applicable)
• Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) of authorized director
• Updated register of members
• Previous ROC filing details