Transfer of Shares in Private Limited Company – Legal Setup India
Legal, Smooth & Compliant Share Transfer Services for Private Limited Companies
Ensure a legally compliant and seamless share transfer process with expert assistance from Legal Setup India.
We offer hassle-free, end-to-end services for transfer of shares in a private limited company, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act, 2013 and ROC filing requirements.
What is Share Transfer?
Share transfer is the process of transferring ownership rights from an existing shareholder to another person or entity. In a Private Limited Company, share transfers are governed by the provisions mentioned in the Articles of Association (AOA) and require approval from the company’s Board.
When is Share Transfer Required?
You may require share transfer in these situations:
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Investor Exit or Entry
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Transfer to Family Members or Nominees
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Restructuring Ownership
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Acquisition or Investment Deals
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Partner or Director Exit from Business
Process of Share Transfer in Private Limited Company
At Legal Setup India, we follow a legally compliant and transparent process:
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Review AOA – Check for share transfer restrictions
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Execution of Share Transfer Deed (Form SH-4) – Both transferor and transferee must sign
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Payment of Stamp Duty – Pay stamp duty on share transfer deed (0.25% of the value)
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Board Approval – Company must approve the transfer via Board Resolution
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Update Register of Members – Company updates register and issues a new share certificate
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ROC Compliance (if applicable) – File Form MGT-7A/SH-7 if changes in paid-up capital occur
Documents Required for Share Transfer
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PAN & Address Proof of Transferor and Transferee
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Executed Share Transfer Deed (SH-4)
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Original Share Certificate
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Board Resolution
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Stamp Duty Paid Challan
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Consent Letter (if needed)
Stamp Duty on Share Transfer
Stamp duty must be paid as per the Indian Stamp Act:
Value of Shares
Transfer @ face value or higher
Stamp Duty Rate
0.25% of consideration
Why Choose Legal Setup India?
✔️100% Online & Hassle-Free Process
✔️Expert Compliance Professionals
✔️ Transparent Pricing – No Hidden Costs
✔️End-to-End Support till Share Certificate Issuance
✔️Fast Turnaround Time
✔️PAN India Service – Ahmedabad | Gujarat | All India
ROC Filing (If applicable)
In certain cases, if the paid-up capital changes or directors change along with shareholding, relevant ROC forms like DIR-12, MGT-7, or MGT-7A may be filed accordingly.
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