Payment in kind

like in partnership firm, a partner sometimes contributes towards his capital in kind,
can a shareholder do the same in a company?
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In a company, shareholders can contribute assets other than cash for shares, a concept known as 'payment in kind'. While similar to partnerships, this process in companies is more complex. It requires board and shareholder approval, and must be checked against related party transaction (RPT) rules. If a director who is also a shareholder contributes an asset, they must recuse themselves from the approval process, unless specific exceptions apply for private companies. The asset's fair market value, certified by a Chartered Accountant, determines the share issuance.

Yes. It is one of the SWM philosophies that shareholders do their best to protect their investment by protecting the business and that is why issuing shares is less riskier than debt as sole ownership is diluted after going public.

Ya, But it's not straight forward like partnership while, the transaction to be approved by board and by shareholder ,also need to check that txn is falling under RPT? I can give you example, Suppose Mr. X is A shareholder and Director in a company ,Company want to buy his Mercedes As second hand for official purpose at say INR 40 Lacs, Now Director is Shareholder and also a RPT, So approval of board is required and Related Party Director will not participate in meeting ( Subject to exception that company is private and 90% holder are Friends /Family or OPC) then shares May be issued at CA certificate on FMV of shares and subsequently EOGM/AGM allotment can be final with all relevant details and filing Appropriate form and giving share certificates to director.

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