Stamp duty on acquisition

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This discussion clarifies that stamp duty on a company's acquisition of assets from a society depends on the nature of the transfer, not the entities involved. Instruments like sale or transfer deeds for immovable property are typically chargeable under 'Conveyance' as per state-specific stamp acts. While there isn't a specific duty for company-society transactions, registration of capital asset transfers is usually required and subject to state stamp duty rates.

abhijit majumder

abhijit majumder (Querist)
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27 August 2025 Sir
Is there any stamp duty on acquisition by a Company of a society registered under societies registration act..
Indian Stamp act also west bengal stamp act do not mention on stamp duty on 'ACQUISITION'.

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Abhijit

Dhirajlal Rambhia

Dhirajlal Rambhia (Expert)
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27 August 2025 The term "acquisition" is not independently defined or listed as a chargeable event in the Indian Stamp Act; what matters is the nature and form of the transfer, not the capacity of the entities involved.
If the transfer involves immovable property or other assets, the instrument of conveyance—like a sale deed, transfer deed, or assignment—would be chargeable as per the relevant entry (often under "Conveyance") in the Stamp Act.

Each State has specific rates and requirements for such instruments; however, there is no separate or additional stamp duty simply because the transaction involves a society and a company.

abhijit majumder

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29 August 2025 thanks sir for your reply.
Personally I feel these are some grey arias in law, which may in latter cause litigation.
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Abhijit

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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29 August 2025 Yes, if the transfer involves capital assets, you are required to register it, which is liable to stamp duty. The rates are state specific.

Dhirajlal Rambhia

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21 September 2025 Good luck....

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