Transfer shares of your company the right way
Transfer shares between shareholders with proper deeds, stamp duty and records.
- Founders buying out a co-founder's stake
- Investors acquiring shares from existing shareholders
- Family members transferring shares as a gift
- Companies restructuring their shareholding
Overview
What is Share Transfer?
Share transfer is how ownership in a company moves from one person to another, whether through a sale, a gift or a founder exit. For physical shares, the transfer is done through an instrument of transfer in Form SH-4, stamped as per law.
Private companies usually have transfer restrictions in their Articles, such as a right of first refusal. Many companies must also hold shares in demat form. We check the rules that apply, prepare the documents and help update your registers.
Who is this for?
- Founders buying out a co-founder's stake
- Investors acquiring shares from existing shareholders
- Family members transferring shares as a gift
- Companies restructuring their shareholding
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Benefits
Why get Share Transfer done right
AOA compliance
We check transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights in your Articles.
Correct stamping
Stamp duty is calculated and paid on the transfer deed.
Clean documents
SH-4, board resolutions and share certificates are prepared correctly.
Valuation guidance
We flag when a valuation report may be needed for tax or FEMA purposes.
Updated registers
The register of members is updated after board approval.
Documents required
Keep these handy
Exact requirements vary case to case. Your expert shares a personalised checklist on your first call and checks everything before filing.
Process
How we get it done
A clear, step-by-step process with updates at every stage. Indicative timeline: 5–7 working days, subject to processing by the authority.
Review the Articles
We check transfer restrictions and whether shares are in demat form.
Prepare documents
Our experts draft the SH-4 and supporting resolutions.
Execute and stamp
Both parties sign the deed and the applicable stamp duty is paid.
Board approval
The board approves the transfer and endorses the certificates.
Update records
The register of members is updated and new certificates are issued if needed.
FAQ
Share Transfer: common questions
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