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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


Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme-2023

December 7, 2023 21162 Views 1 comment Print

Introduction: The Revenue and Forests Department of Maharashtra has introduced the Maharashtra Stamp Duty Amnesty Scheme-2023 to remit or reduce stamp duty and penalties on specified instruments under the Maharashtra Stamp Act (LX of 1958). This article delves into the key details, eligibility criteria, and application process of this amnesty scheme. Detailed Analysis: The Maharashtra […]

No Stamp Duty on work order executed on behalf of Government: Delhi HC

November 1, 2023 1698 Views 0 comment Print

In a Delhi High Court ruling, it is clarified that no stamp duty is payable on instruments executed by or on behalf of the government. This decision is significant for arbitration cases.

Company Name Change: Legal Effects on Property Ownership & Stamp Duty

September 26, 2023 15453 Views 0 comment Print

Explore legal implications of changing a company’s name on property ownership and stamp duty, as examined in a case before Himachal Pradesh High Court.

Stamp Duty on Off-Market Securities Transfer – Gift, Legacy, etc.

August 3, 2023 5907 Views 1 comment Print

Understand whether stamp duty is applicable on off-market transfers of securities without consideration, such as gifts or legacy transfers, as per the Indian Stamp Act amendments.

Rajasthan HC Rules on Reduced Stamp Duty applicability for Lease Deeds without Premium

June 19, 2023 1974 Views 0 comment Print

Recent ruling by Rajasthan High Court on applicability of reduced stamp duty to lease deeds where rent is fixed and no premium is paid or delivered in the case State of Rajasthan Vs Indus Tower Ltd.

Share Stamping in Delhi Procedure

June 14, 2023 5880 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the Share Stamping procedure in Delhi, India, an essential step in the share transfer process. Learn about the significance of share stamping, its legal validity, and its role in ensuring compliance with tax regulations. Follow the step-by-step process, including stamp duty calculation, obtaining stamp paper, document execution, payment, and registration. Stay informed to facilitate seamless and legally recognized share transfers in the bustling business hub of Delhi.

Conversion of public limited to private limited company doesn’t attract stamp duty

December 8, 2022 3963 Views 0 comment Print

Himachal Pradesh High Court held that stamp duty/ registration fee not leviable on conversion of public limited company to private limited company.

Stamp duty expenditure for public subscription of share/ debenture is allowable u/s 35D

December 2, 2022 3102 Views 0 comment Print

Karnataka High Court held that the expenses incurred towards stamp duty in connection with issue for public subscription of shares or debentures of the company is an allowable expenditure under section 35D of the Income Tax Act.

Collector not empowered to revise stamp duty which is already levied & paid

August 14, 2022 5904 Views 0 comment Print

HC Held that Collector could not revise stamp duty upon Deed of Assignment, when he already once levied the stamp duty and endorsed a certificate to that effect on the Deed and such stamp duty was also paid

Stamp Duty’s ‘Dilemma‘ ‘Epigram’ in Mergers / Demergers…!

August 6, 2022 64182 Views 1 comment Print

An importance of stamp duty in every financial transaction cannot be understated. Especially, when such key transactions is a corporate arrangement, for which stamp duty is required to be paid or else there may be severe repercussions.

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