Share Transfer in CST
In short: Ofin Legal provides share transfer services for businesses in CST, Mumbai, 100% online, so you never need to visit an office. Transfer shares of a private limited company between shareholders with the correct transfer deed, stamp duty and board approval. Fees start at ₹2,147 (all inclusive). Companies and LLPs registered in CST come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-I.
Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
How Ofin handles share transfer for CST businesses
- Share your details and documents online, with no need to visit our Mulund office.
- Our CA/CS team checks every document before filing to avoid rejections and resubmissions.
- We prepare the SH-4 and board papers, the company records the transfer in its register of members (no ROC filing is needed for the transfer itself), and keep you updated at each stage.
- You receive the approval, certificate or acknowledgement by email, plus guidance on next compliance steps.
What a business in CST should know
About CST
CST is in Mumbai City district, under Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC/MCGM). Its railway station is on the Central and Harbour lines of the Mumbai Suburban Railway. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus is the southern terminus of the Central and Harbour lines.
Source: WikipediaRegistrar of Companies, Mumbai-I
Since 16 February 2026, companies and LLPs with their registered office in Mumbai City or Mumbai Suburban district, including CST, come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-I. Incorporation, annual returns and change filings are all made online on the MCA portal, so you never need to visit the ROC office.
Source: PIB, Ministry of Corporate Affairs (31 Dec 2025)GST state code 27
GST registrations in Maharashtra use state code 27, so every GSTIN issued to a business here begins with “27”. Applications are filed online on the GST portal.
Source: CBIC GST registration flier and state code listHow much does it cost to transfer shares of Private Limited?
Transfer of Shares
- Transfer of Shares of a Private Limited Company from one shareholder to another
- Including consultation on payment of Stamp Duty on transfer
Transfer of Shares
- Transfer of Shares of a Private Limited Company from one shareholder to many or many to one
- Upto maximum 10 transfers
- Including consultation on payment of Stamp Duty on transfer
Transfer of Shares
- Transfer of Shares of a Private Limited Company from one shareholder to many or many to one
- Upto maximum 10 transfers
- Financial valuation of company to arrive at fair price for transfer of shares
- Including consultation on payment of Stamp Duty on transfer
By the Transferor and Transferee
- Check the Articles of association of the company for any restriction.
- Check the Shareholders Agreement or Share Purchase Agreement, if any, entered by the transferor, company and other shareholders of the company at the time of purchase of shares.
- Determine the share transfer price and make the necessary payment.
- Prepare the share transfer Deed in form SH-4.
- Make payment of stamp duty on transfer of shares and execute the share transfer deed.
- Submit the duly signed, dated and stamped share transfer deed within 60 days from the date of execution to the company along with the share certificate(s).
By Company
- Where the transferor alone applies for the transfer of partly paid shares, the company gives notice of the application to the transferee, who has two weeks to object (section 56(3)).
- Call and hold board meeting for giving effect to the transfer of shares.
- After the approval of the board of directors, make necessary entries in the register of transfer, register of members and share certificates.
- Enter the name of transferee in the register of members and issue the share certificate within one month from the date of receipt of instrument of transfer.
Share Transfer in CST: FAQs
How much does Share Transfer cost in CST?
Ofin Legal’s fee for Share Transfer in CST, Mumbai starts at ₹2,147 (all inclusive). You receive a fixed-price proposal before you pay.
Which ROC handles companies and LLPs registered in CST?
Since 16 February 2026, companies and LLPs with their registered office in Mumbai City or Mumbai Suburban district, including CST, come under the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai-I. Incorporation, annual returns and change filings are all made online on the MCA portal, so you never need to visit the ROC office.
Do I need to visit an office in CST for Share Transfer?
Usually not. Ofin Legal handles Share Transfer online: you share scanned documents and the team prepares and files them. If the authority calls you in, Ofin tells you what to bring. If you prefer to meet, Ofin’s office is at Shanti Bhuvan, C-3, Dr Rajendra Prasad Rd, Near Mulund Railway Station, Siddharth Nagar, Mulund West, Mumbai 400080 (Mon-Fri 10 AM-6 PM, Sat 10 AM-4 PM).
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