ComplyKart Services
Transfer of Shares
Transferring shares in a private company is not a handshake deal - it needs a stamped transfer deed, board approval, and updated registers. Get any step wrong and the transfer can be challenged. We handle the complete sequence.
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Transfer of Shares Package Inclusions
- Drafting of share transfer deed (SH-4) and board resolution
- Share certificate endorsement and new certificate issuance
- Stamp duty computation and payment guidance
- Statutory registers (MBP-2, SH-6) updation
- Annual return disclosure alignment for the transfer
Overview
What a share transfer involves
Shares in a private limited company transfer through a share transfer deed in Form SH-4, duly stamped.
The company's board must approve the transfer, and private company Articles typically restrict transfers - pre-emption rights and board consent are common.
Stamp duty is payable on the transfer at the prescribed rate on the consideration value.
The register of members and share certificates must be updated - until recorded, the transfer is not complete.
Benefits
Why shareholders transfer through us
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Complete transfer sequence
The SH-4 transfer deed, stamp duty, board approval, and share certificate endorsement - the full sequence in the right order.
Stamp duty handled
Share transfers attract stamp duty at the prescribed rate on the transfer value. We compute it correctly and arrange stamping.
Articles checked first
Private company transfers must respect the Articles - pre-emption rights, board approval requirements. We check your Articles first.
Records updated everywhere
Register of members, share certificates, and annual return records - all updated so the transfer is reflected everywhere.
Documents
Documents required for transfer of shares
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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Transfer instrument and holding proof
Verified against MCA requirements
Company and filing support
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
Share transfer 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
Check the AOA restrictions
Private company articles usually restrict share transfers — existing shareholders often have a right of first refusal. The AOA is always checked first.
Execute and stamp the SH-4 deed
The transferor and transferee execute the SH-4 transfer deed, which must be stamped before or at execution.
Get board approval
The board considers the transfer — it can refuse only on grounds permitted by the AOA and the Act.
Register the transfer
The company registers the transfer, cancels the old certificate, and issues a new one to the transferee.
Update statutory registers
The register of members and share transfer register are updated — the transferee becomes a member only on registration.
Pay stamp duty and report
Stamp duty on the deed must be paid within the prescribed time, and the transfer is reported in the company's filings where required.
Why ComplyKart
Why ComplyKart for this
You should know who’s doing what. Open a stage to see how the work is shared.
Cap table specialists
Share transfers, transmissions, buybacks, ESOPs - cap table work is routine for our corporate team.
Restrictions caught early
The Articles review comes first, not last. We catch restrictions before they become disputes.
Edge cases covered
Foreign buyers, NRI sellers, gift transfers - the edge cases are handled, not referred elsewhere.
Cap table specialists: Share transfers, transmissions, buybacks, ESOPs - cap table work is routine for our corporate team.
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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Typically 2-4 weeks once documents are ready - board meeting, stamping, and ROC-side updates all take their turns.
Yes - share transfers attract stamp duty on the transfer consideration. We compute the exact duty and arrange proper stamping.
The Articles of a private company usually restrict share transfers - pre-emption rights for existing shareholders, board approval. We check your Articles before proceeding.
Yes. Gifts of shares still need a transfer deed and stamping, though the valuation basis differs. We handle gift transfers too.
The transfer is between shareholders; the company's role is to approve and record it. But the paperwork must be right for the company to accept it.
Transfers to non-residents trigger FEMA pricing and reporting requirements. We handle the cross-border compliance alongside the transfer.
Until the transfer is recorded, the seller remains the member on record. We complete the full loop - deed, approval, endorsement, register.
A defective transfer deed or unstamped deed can be rejected by the company or challenged later. Getting it right the first time is cheaper than fixing it.
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Last verified: 6 October 2026
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