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Gift of Shares Within Family in a Private Company: Is Stamp Duty Payable?

Company Law : The article explains that stamp duty on securities is calculated based on consideration under the amended Indian Stamp Act. Since ...

June 5, 2026 1311 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty Rate on Indemnity Bond & Stamp Paper in All States & UTs of India

Corporate Law : Stamp duty on indemnity bonds is not uniform across India because each state follows its own stamp legislation and amendments. The...

June 5, 2026 819 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty Rate on Issue of Share Certificate in All States & UTs of India

Corporate Law : The analysis highlights Delhi’s 2025 circular requiring 0.1% stamp duty on both physical and demat share issuances. Companies re...

June 5, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

LLP Agreement Stamp Duty in India: State-Wise Rates and Compliance Rules

Corporate Law : A comprehensive guide to LLP Agreement stamp duty across all Indian states and UTs. Learn applicable rates, filing requirements, p...

June 5, 2026 408 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty on Share Issuance in Delhi: Physical vs Demat After 2025 Circular

Corporate Law : The Delhi Government Circular dated 29 July 2025 clarifies that stamp duty on the issuance of shares by companies having registere...

June 5, 2026 264 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 41550 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 2805 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra budget 2021- Concession in Stamp Duty to Women

Goods and Services Tax : Concession in Stamp Duty by 1 percent over the prevailing rate exclusively to Women, provided the transfer of house property or re...

March 11, 2021 2823 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 774 Views 0 comment Print

E-stamping the easy and cost-effective way to pay stamp duty

Finance : Paying stamp duty while purchasing or transferring a property is often a long-drawn process. You need to go to the registrar's off...

October 7, 2010 3415 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


AO Must Refer Property Valuation to DVO When Stamp Duty Value Is Disputed: ITAT Delhi

Income Tax : ITAT Delhi ruled that where an assessee disputes the stamp duty valuation under Section 50C, the Assessing Officer should refer th...

May 21, 2026 270 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Ahmedabad Deletes Sec 69 Additions; NRI Property, Cash & Stamp Duty Explained with Bank Evidence After DRP Relief

Income Tax : ITAT Ahmedabad held that property payments were properly explained with bank records and affidavits. Additions under Section 69 fo...

February 24, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Allotment Letter Treated as Agreement to Sell – Stamp Value on Booking Date to Apply U/s 56(2)(x)

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held allotment letter is an agreement to sell; stamp duty value on booking/allotment date applies u/s 56(2)(x) where p...

February 21, 2026 990 Views 0 comment Print

Allotment Date Stamp Value Applies u/s 56(2)(x), Not Registration Value Where Prior Cheque Payment Made – ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held stamp duty value on allotment date applies u/s 56(2)(x) where full payment was made by cheque before agreement, n...

February 21, 2026 525 Views 0 comment Print

Stamp Duty Value Addition on Property Set Aside for Natural Justice Breach

Income Tax : The Tribunal found that the appellate order was passed ex parte without a reasoned decision. The case was remanded for fresh adjud...

February 2, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


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 41550 Views 0 comment Print

Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme-2023

Corporate Law : Introduction: The Revenue and Forests Department of Maharashtra has introduced the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme-2023 to r...

December 7, 2023 21162 Views 1 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 9309 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 8610 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 18123 Views 6 comments Print


Refund of Stamp Duty on cancelled agreements: Doctrine of Unjust Enrichment

September 6, 2024 2058 Views 0 comment Print

Bombay HC allows refund of ₹78.65 lakhs in stamp duty, despite delay in filing. Court prioritizes substantive justice over technical lapses in cancellation case.

Land purchased as agricultural land cannot be treated as non-agricultural as not declared as abadi land

August 27, 2024 2883 Views 0 comment Print

Held that the land in question was purchased as an agricultural land and at the time of survey, it was also not in dispute that the proceedings of Section 143 of UPZA and LR Act were not initiated and the land in question was not declared as an abadi land.

Interest unjustified as stamp duty demanded by authorities paid during pendency of appeal: Madras HC

July 30, 2024 495 Views 0 comment Print

Madras High Court held that the entire stamp duty amount as demanded by the authorities has been paid even during the pendency of the appeal, hence demand of interest for belated payment unjustified.

Accept Official Liquidator’s Valuation Without Additional Surcharges: HC

July 12, 2024 606 Views 0 comment Print

When consideration is set forth in instrument executed by State Government, Central Government, a local authority or a Housing Board etc. such valuation shall be deemed to be true market value of property, which is subject matter of instrument.

Stamp Duty in India: Types, e-Stamp Papers and Compliance

June 23, 2024 8460 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the importance of stamp duty in legal agreements and transactions across India. Learn about e-Stamp Papers, rates, and vendors for seamless compliance.

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

May 15, 2024 1563 Views 0 comment Print

HC upheld stamp duty adjudication based on true market value at execution. Sale permission for non-agricultural use led to different value, supporting Collector’s decision.

Equitable Mortgage- Payment of stamp duty in New Delhi and Mumbai

May 13, 2024 5781 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the nuances of equitable mortgage stamp duty in New Delhi and Mumbai. Learn about regulations, exemptions, and implications for legal validity.

Stamp Duty on Gift of Shares

April 5, 2024 47688 Views 4 comments Print

Learn about stamp duty on gift of shares under the Companies Act 2013. Discover legal interpretations, rules, and exemptions applicable in Maharashtra.

Bombay HC Upholds Maharashtra Govt’s Authority to Levy Stamp Duty on Delivery Orders

April 2, 2024 2439 Views 0 comment Print

Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd Vs State of Maharashtra (Bombay High Court) The Bombay High Court, in the case of Saurer Textile Solutions Pvt Ltd vs State of Maharashtra, has ruled that the Maharashtra government’s action in levying stamp duty on delivery orders (DOs) falls within the state’s legislative competence. The Court bench, comprised of […]

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

March 4, 2024 48084 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the significance of uniform stamp duty on share transfers in India. Learn about rates, regulations, and implications for buyers and sellers. Stay informed on changes post-July 2020.

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