Whether Government of India is exempted to pay stamp duty as a transferee in case some shares are transferred from a government company to it? Kindy explain.
R.V.RAO
(SERVICE)
(4125 Points)
Replied 10 May 2008
Transfer of movable and immovable properties in India attract stamp duty.
BUT IT IS THE DISCRETION OF RESPECTIVE STATE ,THE STAMP DUTY BEING A STATE SUBJECT.
BUT AS SUCH TERE IS NO BLANKET EXEMPTION FOR GOVT. COS. FROM STAMP DUTY.
R.V.RAO
A K Singh
(Service (Legal))
(59 Points)
Replied 27 May 2008
I am agree with u that stamp duty is state matter.
can u pls clarify the instance of stamp duty on isssue of share certificate...whether it is depends on the state where Registered office is situated or we can pay as per the place/state where board meeting held for issue.
Regards
Shailesh
(service)
(52 Points)
Replied 28 May 2008
No stamp duty req in Dmat form for share transfer