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Share Transfer in Maharashtra
In short: Ofin Legal provides share transfer services for businesses in Maharashtra, 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). Which Registrar of Companies handles your company depends on the district of its registered office.

Reviewed by Sagar Ruparelia, Founder & Head, Ofin Legal.Updated
How Ofin handles share transfer for Maharashtra 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 Maharashtra should know
Registrar of Companies in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has more than one Registrar of Companies, and the district of your registered office decides which one applies. Since 16 February 2026, Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban come under ROC Mumbai-I, while Thane, Palghar and Raigad come under ROC Mumbai-II, headquartered in Navi Mumbai. All filings are made online on the MCA portal.
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 Maharashtra: FAQs
How much does Share Transfer cost in Maharashtra?
Ofin Legal’s fee for Share Transfer in Maharashtra starts at ₹2,147 (all inclusive). You receive a fixed-price proposal before you pay.
Which ROC handles companies registered in Maharashtra?
Maharashtra has more than one Registrar of Companies, and the district of your registered office decides which one applies. Since 16 February 2026, Mumbai City and Mumbai Suburban come under ROC Mumbai-I, while Thane, Palghar and Raigad come under ROC Mumbai-II, headquartered in Navi Mumbai. All filings are made online on the MCA portal.
Do I need to visit an office in Maharashtra 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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