The transaction of transfer of shares between two NRIs attracts the provisions of certain acts, such as-
As per Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (FEMA)
Regulation 9(2)(ii) of FEMA (Transfer or issue of security by a person resident outside India) Regulations, 2000 read along with Regulation 8(B)(I)(b) of the Master Circular on FDI in India (2015-2016) grants a general permission for transfer of shares or debentures of an Indian company from one NRI to another.
(Note: In case of transfer of shares from NRI(Non-Resident Indian) to NR(Non-Resident), prior approval of RBI is required)
However, it is to be ensured that the FDI sectoral cap as prescribed by the FDI policy is not breached. Also, there are no reporting guidelines specified by RBI in this regard.
As per Companies Act, 2013
Although no reporting requirements have been laid down by RBI, Section 56 of the Act has to be complied with. Either the transferor or the transferee must, in order to effectuate the share transfer, deliver the Share transfer form (SH-4) duly stamped, dated and executed within 60 days of the date of execution along with the share certificate to enable the Company to do the needful and update the Register of Members.
As per Stamp Act, 1899
Section 21 of the Indian Stamp Act provides for payment of duty in accordance with Article 62 of Schedule 1, on the transfer of shares(with or without consideration) in an incorporated company or other body corporate at a rate of 25 paise for every Rs.100 or part thereof of the value of the share.
As per Income Tax Act, 1961
As per Sec. section 9(1)(i)(d) of the Act, any income accruing or arising, whether directly or indirectly, through the transfer of a capital asset situated in India is deemed to accrue or arise in India.
Hence, capital gains from sale of shares of an Indian company are taxable in the hands of an NRI.
The tax to be deducted at source by NRI shall be treated as Withholding tax and a certificate has to be obtained from the Assessing officer.
NRIs are not eligible for Indexation benefits and deductions, however, they can avail the benefits from DTAA(Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement).
Under DTAA, there are two methods to claim tax relief – exemption method and tax credit method.
In exemption method, NRIs are taxed in only one country and exempted in another. In tax credit method, where the income is taxed in both countries, tax relief can be claimed in the country of residence.
A special provision exempts NRIs from filing a tax return, if their sources of income from India only include investment income and LTCG(Long Term Capital Gains).
please provide me the procedure for transfer of Indian private bank shares held in the the name of Person of Indian Origin to the Delaware LLC , where the share holder and his wife are the members of the family trust
If the foreign holding company of an Indian subsidiary (Pvt Com) transfers shares to another company in foreign ( transfer of share from Non-resident to non-resident- all shares transfer by foreign holding to other company) which types of compliance do we need to be followed by the Indian subsidiary company.
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Could you please provide us what are the steps will include in this transfer process and what are the approval we need to get in this regard,
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Can an NRI gift shares of US companies like Apple, Microsoft etc., to Indian relatives (brother, father-in-law), who have account in US?
Hi, I have a query on shares transfer from NRI to another NRI
Could you please provide us what are the steps will include in this transfer process and what are the approval we need to get
My Mail Id is: caritukhandelwal@gmail.com
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Need stepwise procedure for Transfer of Shares of an Indian Company between two non-resident entities.
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Whether Transfer of Shares of Indian subsidiary co. (A)by foreign subsidiary co.(B) to foreign holding co. (H) will be Taxable in India or Not:
*A is subsidiary company of B.
*B is Subsidiary co. of C. (foreign Co.)
*C is Holding Company. (Foreign Co.)
Khushbu can you help me with a special transfer case. The foreign holding company of an Indian subsidiary has transferred the shares of its Indian subsidiary to another foreign company. Then the transferor company changed its name to transferee company name.please let me know if there is any tax liability for this transaction
Madam, with due respect I wish to refer to amended provisions of FEMA that prior approval if RBI is not required for transfer of shares from NRI to NR. Also refer to FAQ as reproduced under
Q.32: Whether RBI’s approval is required for transfer of shares from NRI or an OCI to a non-resident other than an NRI or an OCI?
Answer: No
Khushbu can you please share the same steps with me also.
Thanks in advance.
Dear Mam , Please send details of process of Transfer of Shares of unlisted company for 3 years , holding by NR to other NR .
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I need step wise process for transfer of shares of indian company by NRI to NR.
kindly help
Dear mam
pls send me the process to transfer of sahres from NRI to NRI.
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Please send me the process too………
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Hi, I have a query on shares transfer from NRI to another NRI
Could you please provide us what are the steps will include in this transfer process and what are the approval we need to get
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