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Stamp Duty Rates and Payment on Issue and Transfer of Shares in Maharashtra

Company Law : Understand stamp duty on Maharashtra shares (physical/demat). Covers applicable acts, rates for issue/transfer, and payment method...

May 13, 2025 57624 Views 2 comments Print

Stamp Duty Rates in Gujarat: The 2025 Amendment Impact

Corporate Law : This article explores the key amendments to stamp duty rates by Gujarat Stamp (Amendment) Act of 2025, providing a clear overview ...

April 6, 2025 16104 Views 1 comment Print

Stamp Duty on Issuance of Share Certificate In Delhi (Physical/ Demat)

Company Law : Understand stamp duty on share certificates in Delhi for physical and demat shares. Learn rates, payment procedures, and legal com...

April 2, 2025 14109 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty on Gift of Shares under Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Corporate Law : Explore the nuances of stamp duty on gifted shares. Learn the universal stamp duty rate and the identification process for a smoot...

March 4, 2024 16155 Views 0 comment Print

Analysis and explanation of the draft Indian Stamp Bill, 2023

Corporate Law : Explore the draft Indian Stamp Bill 2023, a transformative proposal aiming to modernize stamp duty, simplify procedures, and enhan...

January 29, 2024 3375 Views 2 comments Print


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Stamp Duty Rate Changes in Maharashtra from 14.10.2024

Corporate Law : Maharashtra's new ordinance raises stamp duties, setting minimum rates at Rs 500 and increasing charges on key documents like Arti...

October 14, 2024 40554 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Stamp Bill, 2023: Ministry of Finance Seeks Public Input

Corporate Law : Participate in shaping India's fiscal future! Ministry of Finance calls for public suggestions on the draft 'Indian Stamp Bill, 20...

January 19, 2024 1206 Views 0 comment Print

Extend time limit for registering property documents in Maharashtra

Corporate Law : Yourself was kind enough in giving concessions up to 30.04.2021, for registration of docs, on which stamp duty is paid on or befor...

April 26, 2021 2757 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty Act Amendments & FY Year Extension Rumor

Corporate Law : Government broadens pertinence of stamp duty by 3 months from 1st April 2020 to 1st July 2020 The administration has not broadened...

April 2, 2020 723 Views 0 comment Print

Government proposed to amend Indian Stamp Act, 1899

Corporate Law : The Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, has released the draft Amendment Bill (“Bill”) containing the proposed amendme...

May 31, 2010 3623 Views 0 comment Print


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INR 25 Crore Limit Not Applicable to Additional Duty Under Section 3B: Karnataka HC

Corporate Law : Karnataka High Court held that statutory upper limit of maximum stamp duty INR 25 crores under the Karnataka Stamp (Second Amendme...

April 26, 2025 1020 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty Refund Cannot Be Denied on Technical Grounds or Post-Facto Amendments: Allahabad HC

Corporate Law : Allahabad HC quashes order denying stamp duty refund, citing Supreme Court precedent. Refund to be re-examined, avoiding technical...

April 7, 2025 558 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty cannot be levied based on speculative future use or potential market value

Corporate Law : Indo Continental Hotels And Resorts Pvt. Ltd. Vs State of U.P. - Allahabad High Court held that stamp duty cannot be levied based ...

September 1, 2024 1959 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp duty asessable on property’s true market value at the time of execution of instrument

Corporate Law : HC upheld stamp duty adjudication based on true market value at execution. Sale permission for non-agricultural use led to differe...

May 15, 2024 1464 Views 0 comment Print

6-Month Limit for Section 49(a) Cases in Indian Stamp Act, 1899 after Spoilage

Corporate Law : Delhi High Court held that the period of limitation for cases covered u/s. 49(a) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 would be six months...

December 25, 2023 2379 Views 0 comment Print


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Stamp Duty Rate Changes in Maharashtra from 14.10.2024

Corporate Law : Maharashtra's new ordinance raises stamp duties, setting minimum rates at Rs 500 and increasing charges on key documents like Arti...

October 14, 2024 40554 Views 0 comment Print

Amendment in Scheme of Exemption & reimbursement of Stamp Duty

Corporate Law : The enterprises making new investment or investment for expansion under the scheme, as the case may be, for reimbursement of 25% o...

May 12, 2022 9123 Views 0 comment Print

Delhi Govt extends relaxation of 20% in minimum Circle rates till 30.06.2022

Corporate Law : Delhi Govt notifies the extension of relaxation of 20% in the minimum rates (Circle rates) till 30.06.2022 for valuation of lands ...

December 30, 2021 8559 Views 0 comment Print

1% lesser stamp duty for property purchased by Women in Maharashtra

Corporate Law : Government of Maharashtra reduces the stamp duty by 1% on Agreement to Sell / Conveyance of residential property executed in favou...

March 31, 2021 17838 Views 6 comments Print

Amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899 & Rules from 1st July 2020

Corporate Law : Implementation of Amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules made from 1st July, 2020 for Rationalized Collection Mechanis...

June 30, 2020 27585 Views 0 comment Print


Stamp duty rates for Form INC-2/ INC-7/ INC-29, MoA, AoA, and SH-7

November 28, 2020 38520 Views 0 comment Print

State wise stamp duty rules for eForm INC-2/ INC-7/ INC-29, Memorandum of Association (MoA), Articles of Association (AoA), eForm SH-7 and eForm FC-1) Also Read- FAQs on Stamp Duty on Form INC-2/ INC-7/ INC-29, MoA, AoA, & SH-7 Stamp duty rules for Form INC-2/ INC-7/ INC-29, MoA, AoA, and SH-7 Name of state/ union territory […]

Indian Stamp Act Amendments – New Dimensions to securities transactions

November 21, 2020 13848 Views 0 comment Print

Indian Stamp Act (ISA) amendments were made effective from 1st July 2020. The said amendments on one hand brought in rationalization in charging of duties on issue & transfer of securities for pan India transactions & on the other hand done away with the concepts of duty on securities certificates, letter of allotment, instrument of transfer & brought in the concept Securities Transaction.

Stamp Duty on Shares And Debentures

October 21, 2020 275193 Views 17 comments Print

INTRODUCTION The government of India through the Finance Act, 2019 bought 360-degree change under the Indian Stamp Act, 1899(hereinafter called as Stamp Act). Though there are numerous reasons for amending Stamp Act, some of the reasons are very explicit and some of them are not. However, no one can deny the fact that Stamp Act […]

Stamp Duty on an Arbitral Award

October 13, 2020 38916 Views 0 comment Print

The decision of Arbitral Tribunal is termed as ‘Arbitral Award’ under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 ( Arbitration Act). Pursuant to Section 28(2) of the Arbitration Act, the Arbitral Tribunal shall decide ex aequo et bono [in justice and in good faith] or as amicable compositeur only if the parties expressly authorised it to […]

FAQs on recent Amendments in Indian Stamp Act, 1899

September 13, 2020 2619 Views 0 comment Print

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Amendments and Rules made thereunder Q.1 Why amendments in the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 have been made? Answer: The amendments have been carried out with respect to securities market transactions. The present system of collection of stamp duty on securities market transactions has led to multiple […]

Indian Stamp Act, 1899 Amendments

September 12, 2020 3891 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the amendments to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899. Learn how the changes affect the duty levied on transactions in the securities market.

Rate of Stamp duties in Gujarat

September 3, 2020 280167 Views 21 comments Print

Understand the rate of stamp duties in Gujarat. Learn about the tax amount individuals pay for executing various types of deeds and documents.

Validity of Under-Stamped or Non-Stamped instrument/document

August 8, 2020 43740 Views 1 comment Print

Learn about the validity of under-stamped or non-stamped instruments/documents. Find out how these documents can be made admissible and valid under the law.

Stamp Duty on Transfer of Shares in Dematerialized Form

July 19, 2020 63036 Views 1 comment Print

Revised Stamp Rates: The Finance Act has also amended the Schedule I of the Stamp Act, to change some existing duties and provides for new duties in case of transactions related to transfer.

Indian Stamp Act, 1899; Amendments & Rules as on July 1, 2020

July 8, 2020 38682 Views 1 comment Print

Stay updated on the latest amendments to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and Rules as of July 1, 2020. Learn more about the changes and their impact.

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