eStamping of Share Certificates
eStamping of Share Certificates
Whenever a company issues or transfers shares, the share certificates must be stamped as per the Stamp Act. Today, most states have moved to eStamping, which makes the process digital but still requires accuracy in value calculation and documentation. If the stamping isn’t done correctly, the certificates become invalid and can cause trouble during audits, due diligence, or future share transfers.
We handle the entire eStamping process so your company’s share certificates stay legally valid and compliant.
What we do
Calculate stamp duty payable for share allotment or transfer
Arrange eStamp papers through authorised vendors or SHCIL
Prepare supporting documents and board resolutions
Coordinate stamping for physical or digital share certificates
Maintain stamping records for ROC, audit, or investor checks
Why this matters
Improper stamping can invalidate a share certificate. It also leads to penalties, interest, and scrutiny during legal or financial reviews. Clean stamping ensures ownership is clear and legally enforceable.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s the process of paying stamp duty digitally (through eStamp paper or online challan) on share allotment or transfer, as required under state stamp laws.
Yes. Without proper stamping, share certificates are not legally valid.
It depends on the state where the company’s registered office is located. Duty is usually calculated as a percentage of the share value or face value.
During:
Fresh allotment of shares
Transfer of shares
Issue of duplicate share certificates
Consolidation or splitting of share certificates
Board resolutions, share allotment/transfer details, certificate numbers, shareholder details, and share issue registers.