{"id":1470,"date":"2026-10-30T08:37:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1470"},"modified":"2026-10-30T08:38:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T08:38:00","slug":"share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Share Transfer Procedure under the Companies Act, 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Share transfer is a process by which shares of a company are transferred from one person (transferor) to another person (transferee).\u2002This allows shareholders to exit or change ownership, and that the company continue to hold accurate information in the Register of Members. It is governed by the following laws and regulations: &nbsp;Companies Act, 2013, Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, Articles of Association of the company, Stamp Duty Laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the provision under section 56 of the Companies Act,\u2002the company shall not register the transfer unless the instrument of transfer is duly stamped and executed by or on behalf of both the transferor and transferee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Meaning_of_Share_Transfer\" >Meaning of Share Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Provisions_Governing_Share_Transfer\" >Provisions Governing Share Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Conditions_for_Share_Transfer\" >Conditions for Share Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Process_to_be_followed_in%E2%80%82the_transfer_of_shares\" >Process to be followed in\u2002the transfer of shares<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#_Step_1_Review_the_Articles_of_the_Association_AOA\" >&nbsp;Step 1: Review the Articles of the Association (AOA)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_2_Execution_of_Form_SH-4\" >Step 2: Execution of Form SH-4<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_3_Payment_of_Stamp_Duty\" >Step 3: Payment of Stamp Duty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_4_Submit_Documents_to_the_Company\" >Step 4: Submit Documents to the Company<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_5_Board_Meeting\" >Step 5: Board Meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_6_Entry_in_Register_of_Members\" >Step 6: Entry in Register of Members<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Step_7_Issue_of_Share_Certificate\" >Step 7: Issue of Share Certificate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Documents_Required\" >Documents Required<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Time_Limits_as_per_the_Companies_Act_2013\" >Time Limits as per the Companies Act, 2013<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Stamp_Duty_on_Share_Transfer\" >Stamp Duty on Share Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Penalty_for_Non-Compliance\" >Penalty for Non-Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Share_Transfer_vs_Share_Transmission\" >Share Transfer vs Share Transmission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Common_errors_to_Avoid\" >Common errors to Avoid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Why_to_choose_My_Legal_Business_LLP\" >Why to choose My Legal Business LLP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/blog\/share-transfer-procedure-under-the-companies-act-2013\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_Share_Transfer\"><\/span>Meaning of Share Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the voluntary transfer of ownership of shares from one shareholder to another. The transfer is carried out through a transfer deed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the transmission of shares takes place automatically, the transfer of shares depends on an agreement between the two parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Provisions_Governing_Share_Transfer\"><\/span>Provisions Governing Share Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Companies Act, 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Section 56<\/strong> \u2013 Transfer and Transmission of Securities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section 58<\/strong> \u2013 Refusal of Registration and Appeal against Refusal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Section 59<\/strong> \u2013 Rectification of Register of Members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Rules<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rule 11 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Other Applicable Laws<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (or applicable State Stamp Law)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depositories Act, 1996 (for dematerialised securities)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conditions_for_Share_Transfer\"><\/span>Conditions for Share Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prior to making any transfer, you must ensure that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The transfer is in compliance with the Articles of Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proper transfer deed (Form SH-4) is executed, where applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable stamp duty has been paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share certificate is attached (for physical share transfers where relevant).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board approval is obtained, where required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer documents are submitted within the prescribed time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_be_followed_in%E2%80%82the_transfer_of_shares\"><\/span>Process to be followed in\u2002the transfer of shares<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Step_1_Review_the_Articles_of_the_Association_AOA\"><\/span>&nbsp;Step 1: Review the Articles of the Association (AOA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u2002AOA normally contains a few limitations on transfer of share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Execution_of_Form_SH-4\"><\/span>Step 2: Execution of Form SH-4<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Form SH-4 (Form for\u2002transfer of securities) The transferor and transferee have to sign the Form SH-4. Contents of the form should\u2002be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name of transferor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name of transferee<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Number of shares<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Distinctive numbers (where applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consideration amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Date of execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Signatures of both parties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Witness details<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Payment_of_Stamp_Duty\"><\/span>Step 3: Payment of Stamp Duty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is necessary that the transfer deed is properly stamped as per the applicable stamp duty laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Submit_Documents_to_the_Company\"><\/span>Step 4: Submit Documents to the Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following should be submitted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form SH-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original share certificate (where applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PAN and identity documents (if required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any additional documents required by the company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Section 56 requires delivery of the instrument of transfer to the company <strong>within 60 days from the date of execution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Board_Meeting\"><\/span>Step 5: Board Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Board of Directors reviews the transfer and resolves to approve or disapprove the same under the Act and the Articles of Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Entry_in_Register_of_Members\"><\/span>Step 6: Entry in Register of Members<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Upon approval:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The company updates the Register of Members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The transferor&#8217;s name is removed (to the extent of transferred shares).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The transferee&#8217;s name is entered as the shareholder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_7_Issue_of_Share_Certificate\"><\/span>Step 7: Issue of Share Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where physical certificates are applicable, the company must deliver the certificate in the name of the transferee <strong>within one month from receipt of the instrument of transfer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required\"><\/span>Documents Required<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Form SH-4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Original Share Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Transfer Agreement (if executed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity and PAN details\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board Resolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of payment of stamp duty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Time_Limits_as_per_the_Companies_Act_2013\"><\/span>Time Limits as per the Companies Act, 2013<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particular<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Time Limit<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Submission of transfer deed to the company<\/td><td>Within <strong>60 days<\/strong> of execution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Postal\u2002delivery of share certificate after registration of transfer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Within 1 month of the date of the receipt of the instrument of\u2002transfer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These timelines are prescribed as per <strong>Section 56 of the Companies Act, 2013<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stamp_Duty_on_Share_Transfer\"><\/span>Stamp Duty on Share Transfer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stamp duty is payable on the transfer of shares in accordance with the applicable stamp duty provisions. The transfer deed should be duly stamped before registration by the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Refusal of Share Transfer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A company may refuse registration if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Articles of Association prohibit or restrict the transfer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Required documents are incomplete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stamp duty has not been paid.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer deed is invalid or improperly executed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An individual aggrieved by such a denial may pursue the reliefs under Section 58 of the Companies Act, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_for_Non-Compliance\"><\/span>Penalty for Non-Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Non-compliance with transfer and transmission of securities\u2002laws may attract a penalty of Section 56(6) which reads as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Company:<\/strong> Fine of <strong>\u20b925,000 to \u20b95,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Officer in Default:<\/strong> Fine of <strong>\u20b910,000 to \u20b91,00,000<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_Transfer_vs_Share_Transmission\"><\/span>Share Transfer vs Share Transmission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Basis<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Share Transfer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Share Transmission<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nature<\/td><td>Voluntary<\/td><td>By operation of law<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Governing Provision<\/td><td>Section 56(1)<\/td><td>Section 56(2)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Consideration<\/td><td>Required<\/td><td>Not required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instrument<\/td><td>Form SH-4<\/td><td>No transfer deed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Stamp Duty<\/td><td>Applicable<\/td><td>Generally not applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trigger<\/td><td>Agreement between parties<\/td><td>Death, insolvency, succession, etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_errors_to_Avoid\"><\/span>Common errors to Avoid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ignoring restrictions in the AOA.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executing an incomplete Form SH-4.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-payment of stamp duty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Delayed submission beyond the prescribed period.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Not obtaining Board approval where required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Failure to update the Register of Members.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_to_choose_My_Legal_Business_LLP\"><\/span>Why to choose My Legal Business LLP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mylegalbusiness.com\/\">My Legal Business LLP<\/a><\/strong>, we provide end-to-end assistance for share transfers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Drafting Share Transfer Deeds (Form SH-4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verification of Articles of Association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Board Meeting documentation and resolutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register of Members and statutory register updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Certificate endorsement and issuance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advisory on stamp duty and legal compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance in resolving disputes relating to share transfers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our professionals ensure that every transfer complies with the Companies Act, 2013, applicable Rules, and MCA requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As per the provisions of the Companies Act 2013, procedure of share transfer is formulated with an intention to bring transparency and good-faith on the\u2002process of share transfer. The transfer shall be subject to the provisions of the\u2002Articles of Association of the company, the Rules and the laws including stamp duty rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, timely submission of form SH-4 (application for transfer of shares),\u2002payment of stamp duty, obtaining board resolution (if applicable) and registration of transfer in Register of Members is important<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Which section governs share transfer?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transfer of shares is\u2002governed under Section 56 of the Companies Act, 2013 which provides the process for transfer and transmission of securities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Which rule prescribes the transfer form?<\/strong><br>Filing of form SH-4\u2002is required on transfer of securities according to Rule 11 of Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Which form is used for share transfer?<\/strong><br>Form SH-4 (Securities Transfer Form) is used for transferring physical shares in accordance with legal provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4.When\u2002is the transfer deed to be submitted?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The signed\u2002transfer deed must be delivered to the company within 60 days of execution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Is Board approval required?<\/strong><br>Yes, the Board of Directors generally approves the share transfer before updating the Register of Members, subject to the Articles of Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. Is stamp duty mandatory?<\/strong><br>Yes, the transfer deed should be stamped as per the law of stamp duty before registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Can a private company restrict share transfers?<\/strong><br>Yes, private company restrict share transfer in its Articles of Association as per the Companies Act, 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>8. What is the distinction between transfer and transmission?<\/strong><br>Transfer is voluntary share transfer between parties while transmission is automatic due to operation of law like death or bankruptcy of the member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>9. 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