Stamp duty for issue of share certificates

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Vishwanatha V (Querist)

09 March 2009 Dear All,

Is there is any stamp duty to issue an share certificate of an Pvt ltd company to an share holder...if yes, what is the percentage of duty and what is the procedure after filiing of Form 2...

CA. B.SRINIVASULU

CA. B.SRINIVASULU (Expert)

09 March 2009 Yes you have to pay stamp duty. Percentage differs from state to state. You have to approach your jurisdictional sub-registrar and should find out the percentage.

Vishwanatha V

Vishwanatha V (Querist)

09 March 2009 Company is Situated in bangalore so what is the Percentage of Stamp Duty, is it 0.01% including the premiem and what is the procedure to get stamped to share certificates.

Aashok Kumar Sharma online

Aashok Kumar Sharma

(Expert)

25 July 2025 Yes, **stamp duty is applicable** on the **issue of share certificates** even for a **private limited company** in **Bangalore, Karnataka**.

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### ✅ **Stamp Duty Rate in Karnataka (on issue of share certificates)**:

As per the **Karnataka Stamp Act, 1957**, under **Article 16**, the rate is:

> 🏷️ **₹1 for every ₹1,000 or part thereof** of the value of shares (including premium, if any).

So, for example:

* If you issue shares worth ₹1,00,000 (including premium), stamp duty = ₹100
* If you issue shares worth ₹1,00,500 → stamp duty = ₹101

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### 📄 **Procedure for Payment of Stamp Duty in Karnataka**:

#### Step 1: **Calculation**

* Calculate the total value of shares (face value + premium, if any).
* Compute stamp duty at ₹1 per ₹1,000.

#### Step 2: **Mode of Payment**

* **Stamp duty on physical share certificates** is paid by:

* **Affixing adhesive stamps** (not postal stamps), or
* **Paying through e-Stamping** (recommended and accepted by Karnataka government via SHCIL).

#### Step 3: **e-Stamping Process (Karnataka)**

* Visit the SHCIL (Stock Holding Corporation of India Ltd.) website: [https://www.shcilestamp.com](https://www.shcilestamp.com)
* Fill e-stamp application with:

* First party: Company issuing the certificate
* Second party: Shareholder receiving the shares
* Stamp duty amount
* Article: "Issue of share certificate"
* Make payment online or at SHCIL counter
* Obtain e-Stamp Certificate

#### Step 4: **Affix Stamp / Attach e-Stamp Certificate**

* Paste the e-stamp certificate on the reverse of the physical share certificate or attach it securely.
* Ensure the share certificate is signed and issued within **2 months from the date of allotment**.

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### 📌 Notes:

* Even if the shares are allotted in **Demat form**, **stamp duty is payable**. NSDL/CDSL may collect it directly.
* **No separate filing is required with the ROC** for stamp duty — Form PAS-3 (earlier Form 2) is filed for allotment, but stamp duty is paid independently.

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