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IEPF Share Recovery
Unclaimed shares and dividends sit with the Investor Education and Protection Fund - and they belong to you. Recovering them means filing IEPF-5, getting your company to verify the claim, and waiting out the authority's process. We handle all of it.
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Fees and packages for IEPF Share Recovery
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IEPF Share Recovery Package Inclusions
- IEPF claim eligibility verification for shares/dividends
- Form IEPF-5 preparation and filing with the Authority
- Document compilation: demat, ID and entitlement proof
- Follow-up with the company Nodal Officer and IEPF Authority
- Credit confirmation and claim closure report
Overview
What IEPF recovery is
Shares and dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years are transferred by the company to the Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF).
The original shareholder - or their legal heir - can claim them back at any time. There is no time limit on claiming.
The claim is filed in Form IEPF-5 on the MCA portal, and the company must verify the claim before the IEPF authority processes it.
On approval, shares are credited to the claimant's demat account and dividends to their bank account.
Benefits
Why claimants recover IEPF shares through us
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IEPF-5 done right the first time
IEPF-5 is unforgiving about details - claimant identity, entitlement proof, company verification. We prepare it so the company has no reason to reject it.
Company verification managed
Your company must verify the claim before IEPF processes it. We coordinate with their secretarial team so your file doesn't sit in a queue.
Entitlement proof assembled
Dividend warrants, old share certificates, transmission cases - each has its own proof requirements. We know what the authority accepts.
Follow-up till credit
IEPF claims take months. We track the status and keep you posted, so you are not calling the authority yourself.
Documents
Documents required for IEPF share recovery
Clear, current documents matter more than a long checklist. Names, dates of birth and addresses should match across every record — that's what the MCA checks first. Tick what you already have below.
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Claimant identity and holding proof
Verified against MCA requirements
Succession and verification
Verified against MCA requirements
What is a CIN?
Every Private Limited Company gets a unique 21-character Corporate Identification Number from the MCA. It's proof your company legally exists. You'll need it for bank accounts, tax filings, and contracts. We handle the entire application — you just provide the documents above.
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Get Free Document ReviewQuestions Founders ask us about documents
What if my address proof is old?
Utility bills and bank statements must be less than 2 months old. If yours are older, get a fresh copy — the MCA rejects stale proofs.
Do I need original documents?
No. Clear scans or photos work for the entire process. We never ask you to courier originals.
What if directors live in different cities?
That's normal. Each director uploads their own documents separately. Our system keeps everything organised.
I'm outside India. Can I still register a company?
Yes. India allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, and the entire process happens online. You need one Indian resident director, and your passport + address proof must be apostilled — we'll guide you through both. NRI founders and foreign investors do this with us regularly.
Check if you're eligible →How long does registration actually take?
7 to 10 working days from the day your documents are verified. Name approval takes 2-3 days, MCA incorporation another 5-7. We track every stage and update you.
Can I start if I'm missing one document?
Yes. Start now with what you have — we begin name reservation and DSC while you arrange the rest. Most founders are missing one proof; it rarely blocks the timeline.
Process
IEPF share recovery process — step by step
You’ll see each stage, what’s pending and what we need from you — so filings don’t bounce back.
Step 1 of 6
Confirm the shares moved to IEPF
Shares and dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years are transferred to the Investor Education and Protection Fund — but the rightful owner can always claim them back.
Trace the holding with the IEPF Authority
We trace the unclaimed shares or dividends in the IEPF Authority's records using the company name and folio or demat details.
File Form IEPF-5
Form IEPF-5 is filed online with the claimant's details, and the acknowledgement goes to the company's nodal officer.
Company verification report
The company verifies the claim against its records and submits a verification report to the IEPF Authority.
Authority releases shares and dividends
The IEPF Authority processes the claim and releases the shares to the claimant's demat account and dividends to the bank account.
Track to completion
The full cycle typically takes a few months — company verification speed is usually the deciding factor.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
We know the authority's standards
IEPF claims are paperwork-heavy and slow. We have run enough of them to know exactly what the authority accepts and what...
We manage the company side
Company verification is the bottleneck in most claims. We speak the company secretary's language and keep your file movi...
No false promises on time
We tell you the realistic timeline at the start - months, not weeks - and then keep you updated without you having to as...
We know the authority's standards: IEPF claims are paperwork-heavy and slow. We have run enough of them to know exactly what the authority accepts and what gets rejected.
For NRI founders & foreign investors
If a founder or investor is outside India
You don't need to fly down. Most of our foreign-founder incorporations are completed without the founder ever visiting India — 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors, and the entire process happens online.
Before you start
- 100% foreign ownership is allowed in most sectors — no Indian partner needed
- One Indian resident director is required by law — we help you find a compliant way forward
- Check whether your sector permits automatic-route foreign investment
- Your passport + address proof need an apostille, not an embassy visit
- Map ownership, beneficial ownership and pricing early
After incorporation
- Receive funds through permitted banking channels
- Complete RBI/FEMA reporting (FC-GPR, FLA) and keep the bank evidence
- Coordinate tax and ongoing compliance advice early
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Shares and dividends unclaimed for seven consecutive years are transferred to the IEPF. They are not lost - you can claim them back from the authority by filing IEPF-5.
Honestly, months - typically 6 to 12 months from a clean filing, sometimes longer. The authority processes claims in batches. We set this expectation upfront.
Yes - legal heirs can claim transmitted shares and accumulated dividends. You will need succession proof, and the documentation is heavier. We handle heir claims regularly.
There is no government fee for IEPF-5 itself. You pay for our professional service; the authority does not charge for processing the claim.
The claim goes in the claimant's name with transmission or succession proof. The company verifies the transmission first, then IEPF processes the claim.
Not necessarily. Dividend warrants, old annual reports, the company's registrar records, and your demat history can all help establish entitlement. We work with what exists.
The company verifies your claim and forwards it to IEPF. We coordinate this step - it is usually where claims stall without follow-up.
Rarely. Once the authority approves, shares are credited to your demat account and dividends to your bank account. Rejection usually comes from incomplete documentation - which is what we prevent.
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Primary sources we refer to:
- Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA)
- GST Portal
- Income Tax Department
- IP India (Trademark / Patent / Copyright)
Last verified: 6 October 2026
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