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The Share Certificate Generator creates templates compliant with Section 46 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. Per these regulations, a company must issue share certificates within two months of incorporation or the allotment of shares to its shareholders.
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Generate a share certificate template compliant with Section 46 of the Companies Act, 2013 read with Rule 5 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014. Must be issued within 2 months of incorporation or allotment.
The Share Certificate Generator produces templates that are compliant with Section 46 of the Companies Act, 2013, read alongside Rule 5 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.
According to the provided article, a company is required to issue share certificates to its shareholders within a period of two months following the date of incorporation or the date of allotment of shares.
The Share Certificate Generator was created by CA V. Viswanathan, who holds credentials as an FCA, ACS, and CFE, and is a Registered Valuer (S FA).
The Share Certificate Generator has been available for use since 2012, providing templates that adhere to specific legal requirements for share documentation under the Companies Act and associated rules.
Yes, the template generated by the tool is compliant with Section 46 of the Companies Act, 2013, and Rule 5 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, ensuring it meets the necessary legal standards for share certificates in India.
Share certificates under Section 46 of the Companies Act 2013 are prima facie evidence of title to shares. Issuance is governed by Rules under the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules 2014, with specific format, content, and signatory requirements.
Stamp duty on share certificates is state-specific — typically 0.005-0.015% of consideration. Under the Indian Stamp (Collection of Stamp-Duty through Stock Exchanges, Clearing Corporations and Depositories) Rules 2019, stamp duty is collected centrally for demat shares. Physical certificates remain in use for closely-held private companies.
This tool provides indicative output based on declared inputs. For complete advisory or compliance execution including any required regulatory filings, certifications, or representation, consult CA V. Viswanathan — FCA, ACS, CFE, IBBI Registered Valuer (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) — at +91 99622 60333. Free 30-minute consultation, with detailed scope and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.