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Transfer of Shares

TRANSFER OF SHARES

Transfer of shares involve transfer of title from one person to another. Now transfer your share easily with the assistance of LEGALDISHA.

APPLY FOR TRANSFER OF SHARES

    MEANING OF SHARE TRANSFER

    Share transfer means transfer of title in shares. It is a handing over of the benefits, rights and duties from a shareholder who is not willing to continue as a shareholder to the person who is willing to be a shareholder of the company. As per the clauses of articles of association, shares of the company are transferred.

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

    Digital Signature Certificate
    Digital Signature Certificate

    DSC of director to sign forms.

    Board Resolution
    Board Resolution

    Copy of Board Resolution approving tranfer.

    Details of Proposed Shareholder
    Details of Proposed Shareholder

    • PAN card of the proposed Shareholder.
    • Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/ Passport/ Driving License.

    Notice by transferor
    Notice by transferor

    Notice of transfer of share from transferor to company.

    Transfer Deed
    Transfer Deed

    Duly Stamped transfer deed/ instrument between transferor and transferee.

    TIME LIMIT

    Within a period of 60 days from the date of execution of transfer instrument , transfer of shares is required to be registered with the company. Within one month from the date of receipt of transfer instrument, certificate of shares shall be issued to the transferee.

    ELEMENTS OF DEED
    • Company Name
    • Value of shares
    • Number of shares transferred
    • Details of transferor
    • Date of deed execution
    • Details of transferee
    • Details of share certificate

    PROCEDURE OF SHARE TRANSFER

    1
    DOCUMENTATION 

    Collection of all the required documents and relevant information for transfer

    2
    EXECUTION & DELIVERY OF TRANSFER

    Execution of transfer deed/ instrument between transferor and transferee in SH-4 form.Delivery of transfer deed to the company by the transferor or transferee of shares in form SH-4 along with the certificates of shares with the company within 60 days of execution of the deed.

    3
    BOARD MEETING & RESOLUTION

    Board Meeting conducted to check the deed and documents and that stamp is duly affixed on the transfer deed or not. After satisfaction pass resolution for the approval of transfer of shares and authorizing person to do acts and deeds.

    4
    FILING OF FORM

    Then company shall issue notice in the e-form along with attachments to the transferee for giving “No objection” to transfer within the period of 2 weeks from the date of receipt of the notice.

    5
    SHARE CERTIFICATE

    The company shall issue the share certificate in favour of the transferee within one month of receipt of transfer deed.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Meaning of transfer of shares?

    Share transfer refers to willingly handing over of the benefits ,rights and duties from a shareholder who is not willing to continue as a shareholder of the company to the person who is willing to be a shareholder of such company.

    Can we transfer shares even if restricted under the articles of association?

    Yes, Shares of the company are transferable in the manner so provided under the articles of the company.However in can of restriction articles of association can be amended according before transfer limiting to the provisions of companies act.

    What is the time limit of registration of deed executed ?

    Within a period of 60 days from the date of execution of transfer instrument , transfer of shares is required to be registered with the company.

    Within how many days share certificate will be issued by company?

    Within one month from the date of receipt of transfer instrument, certificate of shares shall be issued to the transferee.

    What are the penal provisions in case share transfer is not according to the Section 56 of companies act?

    • Company in Default- Fine of minimum Rs.25000 and maximum Rs. 5 lakh.
    • Officer in Default- Fine of minimum Rs.10000 and maximum Rs. 1 lakh.

    Do the applicant requires to present physically for filing ?

    No, You are not required to be physically present for the filing FORM-SH-4. LegalDisha.com provides you online services and assistance for the same.