📑 Share Transfer Services in India

⚖️ Ensuring Smooth and Legally Compliant Share Transfers for Companies

Transferring shares is an essential aspect of corporate restructuring, ownership changes, or investment exits. At KLS Advisors, we provide expert Share Transfer and Compliance Services to help businesses execute ownership changes smoothly, ensuring all procedures comply with the Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI regulations.

💡 What is Share Transfer?

A Share Transfer refers to the voluntary transfer of ownership of shares from one person to another — either as part of a sale, gift, or internal reorganization.

In a Private Limited Company, share transfers are subject to restrictions under the Articles of Association (AOA), while Public Companies allow freer transferability.

Proper documentation, stamping, and filing are mandatory to make a transfer valid and legally recognized.

⚙️ When is Share Transfer Required?

• ✅ Change in company ownership or shareholders

• ✅ Sale or purchase of shares between individuals or entities

• ✅ Transfer due to inheritance, gift, or settlement

• ✅ Exit or entry of investors and directors

• ✅ Corporate restructuring or mergers

📋 Documents Required for Share Transfer

• Original Share Transfer Deed (Form SH-4) duly executed

• Share Certificate(s) of the concerned shares

• Board Resolution approving the transfer

• PAN & ID proof of transferor and transferee

• Consent letter from both parties

• Valuation certificate (if applicable)

• Payment of stamp duty as per the State Stamp Act

🧾 Share Transfer Procedure

1️⃣ Execution of Share Transfer Deed — The transferor and transferee sign Form SH-4 within 60 days of share execution.
2️⃣ Stamp Duty Payment — Stamp duty must be paid based on the share value or consideration amount.
3️⃣ Submission to Company — The executed deed and original share certificate are submitted to the company for verification.
4️⃣ Board Approval — The company’s board reviews and approves the transfer in a board meeting.
5️⃣ Entry in Register of Members — After approval, the company updates the Register of Members and issues a new share certificate to the transferee.

🧩 Our Share Transfer Services Include

• Drafting and reviewing Form SH-4 (Share Transfer Deed)

• Calculation and payment of applicable stamp duty

• ROC filing and documentation assistance

• Board resolutions and legal drafting

• Updating the Register of Members and share certificates

• Advisory for valuation, tax implications, and FEMA compliance (for foreign shareholders)

💼 Why Choose KLS Advisors

• 🧠 Expertise in Companies Act, FEMA & SEBI compliances

• ⚙️ End-to-end documentation and filing support

• ⏱️ Timely execution and transparent process

• 💬 Dedicated advisory for private and public companies

• 🌍 Support for domestic and cross-border share transfers

📢 Important Legal Points

• Share transfers must be approved by the Board of the company.

• Stamp duty is mandatory even if shares are transferred as a gift.

• Form SH-4 should be submitted within 60 days from the date of execution.

• For foreign investors, FEMA approval or RBI compliance may be required.

🚀 Transfer Your Shares the Right Way — Legally and Hassle-Free

Ensure every step of your share transfer process is compliant, transparent, and smoothly executed.
At KLS Advisors, our experts handle all legal, procedural, and filing aspects — so you can focus on your business transitions confidently.

📞 Contact Us: +91-9717720616
✉️ Email: info@klsadvisors.in
🌐 Website: www.klsadvisors.in