FORM SH-4 · PRIVATE LIMITED

Share Transfer Documentation for Private Limited Companies (SH-4)

When shareholders of a Private Limited Company transfer shares — to existing shareholders, family members, or external buyers — the transfer is documented through Form SH-4, the share transfer deed. Although SH-4 itself is not filed with ROC, the supporting records (register of members, MGT-7) must reflect the transfer accurately.

  • Covered under our Unlimited Annual Plan — ₹15,000/year
  • One request at a time, 3 working day turnaround
  • Government fees billed at actuals separately
About This Filing

What is SH-4?

SH-4 is the prescribed instrument of transfer under Section 56 of the Companies Act, 2013. It captures the details of the transferor, transferee, number of shares, consideration, and stamp duty paid. The completed and stamped SH-4 is delivered to the company along with the original share certificate. The company then approves the transfer in a board meeting, updates its register of members, and issues a new share certificate to the transferee.

Quick Reference

Form: SH-4

Applicable to: Private Limited Companies

Filed with: Registrar of Companies (MCA)

Our turnaround: 3 working days

Why It Matters

Compliance Importance & Consequences

  • Mandatory under Section 56 of the Companies Act, 2013
  • Stamp duty of 0.25% of consideration applicable on every transfer
  • Register of members must be updated within 7 days of board approval
  • The annual return MGT-7 must reflect every transfer that happened during the year
Statutory Timeline
EventTimeline
SH-4 execution & stampingBefore delivery to company
Board approval of transferAt next board meeting
New share certificateWithin 1 month of approval
The Real Cost of Per-Form Pricing

Why Pay for Single Forms When You Can File Unlimited?

Family transfers, founder exits, ESOP exercises — every Private Limited Company sees multiple share transfers a year. Per-event documentation quotes of ₹2,000–₹4,000 quickly add up. Unlimited plan covers all the routine transfer paperwork; you only pay actual stamp duty.

Pay-Per-Filing Approach

One SH-4, One Invoice

₹2,000 – ₹4,000Per-filing quote (one share transfer)
  • Pay separately every time you need this filing
  • Fresh quote, fresh negotiation, fresh wait every event
  • No coverage for any other ROC filing
  • No GST monthly returns included
  • Costs add up across the year — almost always more

Suitable only if SH-4 is the only filing your company will need this entire year.

Unlimited Annual Plan ★

Everything Covered. One Fixed Fee.

₹15,000per year, per CIN — one fixed fee
  • SH-4 — file as often as needed all year
  • 11 other ROC filings also covered (annual filing, director changes, share allotment, capital increase, KYC and more)
  • GSTR-1 + GSTR-3B filed every single month
  • Standard 3 working day turnaround on every request
  • Single point of contact, predictable cost, zero surprises
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Our Process

How We Handle Your Share Transfer Documentation

1
Raise Request

Subscribed members raise the SH-4 request through their dashboard or email.

2
Share Documents

We share a checklist. You upload the documents. Our team reviews within 24 hours.

3
Drafting & Filing

Resolutions are drafted, the form is prepared and submitted to MCA / GST portal.

4
Acknowledgement

SRN / acknowledgement shared with you. Records updated. Standard 3 working day TAT.

Stop paying invoice-by-invoice. Subscribe once, file all year.

The Unlimited Annual Plan covers SH-4 and 13 other key compliances every Private Limited Company needs — under one fixed annual fee. No per-filing quotes, no surprise invoices, no missed deadlines.

₹15,000

per year · per CIN
14 services · unlimited filings

Other Compliances

Also Covered Under the Unlimited Plan

All listed services are included in the ₹15,000/year Unlimited Annual Plan. See full pricing →

Frequently Asked Questions

Share Transfer Documentation — Common Questions

Is SH-4 covered under the ₹15,000 Unlimited Plan?

Yes. SH-4 is one of the 14 services included. You can raise as many SH-4 requests as you genuinely need throughout the year, one request at a time.

Are government fees included in the plan?

No. Government filing fees, stamp duty and certification charges are billed separately at actuals. The ₹15,000 covers the professional filing service only.

What documents will you need from me?

A checklist is shared the moment you raise the request. Documents typically include resolutions, KYC of relevant persons and supporting evidence specific to SH-4.

What is the standard turnaround?

Three working days from receipt of complete documents and required approvals. Saturdays and Sundays are non-working days.

Can I subscribe just for SH-4?

The unlimited plan is structured as a bundle. We've found that companies needing one filing almost always need others within 12 months — and the bundle works out cheaper for nearly every Private Limited Company.

How do I see complete pricing?

Visit our pricing page for the full breakdown of what's included, what's excluded, and applicable terms.

Need help with Share Transfer Documentation?

Subscribe to the Unlimited Annual Plan and get SH-4 along with 13 other key compliances handled all year — under one fixed fee.