Section 56 2 viib Valuation Report in Maharashtra
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026
Quick Answer: Section 56(2)(viib) angel tax does not apply from AY 2025-26 onward. Virtual Auditor assists businesses in Maharashtra with pending Section 56(2)(viib) scrutiny for AY 2024-25 and earlier. For new transactions, we assess Rule 11UA / Section 56(2)(x) valuation requirements and FEMA pricing separately, where applicable; the abolition of angel tax does not remove those requirements.
Compliance Information
ROC: ROC Mumbai. Pincode: 400001.
Indicative Fee Structure
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Angel Tax Valuation | Starts from ₹35,000 + govt fees |
| Book a Consultation | 30 minutes, no obligation |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Registrar of Companies handles filings for a company in Maharashtra?
ROC Mumbai (Mumbai region) / ROC Pune (Pune region) has jurisdiction over companies with a registered office in Maharashtra. Virtual Auditor files SPICe+, PAS-3, SH-7 and annual returns with that office on your behalf.
What stamp duty applies to a share transfer in Maharashtra?
Stamp duty on a transfer of shares is 0.015% of the consideration under Article 62 of Schedule I to the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, as amended with effect from 1 July 2020; the rate is the same in every state, including Maharashtra. Stamp duty on the share purchase agreement itself follows the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958.
Do you have an office in Maharashtra?
Yes. Our Mumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai 400062. Clients elsewhere in Maharashtra are served online, with meetings by video or at this office by appointment.
Which valuation rule applies to my transaction and period, including any historical assessment?
It depends on the transaction and the tax year. Share issues made up to 31 March 2024 may still be examined under the old angel-tax provision, section 56(2)(viib), with value under Rule 11UA(2): net asset value or a merchant banker’s DCF, at the company’s option. Share issues from 1 April 2024 are outside angel tax. Shares received for less than their fair market value are taxed in the recipient’s hands (section 56(2)(x)), using the formula in Rule 11UA(1), and the seller may be taxed on fair value under section 50CA. From tax year 2026-27, the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026 apply, so the corresponding provisions must be cited. We match each transaction to its period and rule and say who must sign the report.
Angel Tax Valuation Report in Maharashtra — Section 56(2)(viib)
Maharashtra is India's financial and industrial capital, with Mumbai anchoring BFSI and Pune-Aurangabad anchoring automotive and engineering manufacturing.
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To discuss your specific Maharashtra requirement, call +91 99622 60333 or email support@virtualauditor.in. We will provide a clear scope, timeline, and fixed-fee quote within 24 hours of the consultation. References from comparable engagements available on request, subject to client confidentiality.
Section 56(2)(viib) Practice Considerations in Maharashtra
For startups and closely held companies in Maharashtra, the Section 56(2)(viib) computation under Rule 11UA(2) interlocks with three local touchpoints: assessing-officer charge under ITAT Mumbai (multiple benches) / Pune / Nagpur appellate jurisdiction, AD-bank reporting under Mumbai is India's primary AD-Cat-I market; every foreign bank with an India licence operates a Mumbai AD branch; complex ECB/ODI/FCY structures are almost always anchored here, and the FEMA pricing regime where any non-resident subscriber is on the cap table. Stamp duty on the underlying allotment instruments follows the Maharashtra schedule — ₹1,000 fixed on MOA + 0.2% of authorised capital on AOA, capped at ₹50 lakh (Maharashtra Stamp Act 1958) — which adds up materially on large authorised-capital rounds.
The economic mix of Maharashtra runs across auto (Chakan-Talegaon, Aurangabad), financial services (BFSI HQs at Mumbai), engineering & textiles (Vidarbha, Marathwada) — sectors that consistently dominate the regulatory case-load and the profile of the engagements we field from this jurisdiction. Notable industrial enclaves include Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Magarpatta SEZ Pune. On the AD-Bank side, Mumbai is India's primary AD-Cat-I market; every foreign bank with an India licence operates a Mumbai AD branch; complex ECB/ODI/FCY structures are almost always anchored here.
Maharashtra is the top contributor to India's GSDP (~14%) and corporate-tax base; Mumbai houses the headquarters of RBI, SEBI, BSE, NSE, IRDAI, and the largest concentration of listed companies in the country.
Choice of Valuation Method — Maharashtra Sector Context
For companies in heavy-asset sectors prevalent in Maharashtra (e.g. financial services (BFSI HQs at Mumbai)), an NAV cross-check is essential because the DCF and NAV will diverge, and the assessing officer typically anchors on whichever lower figure supports a Section 56(2)(viib) addition.
Recent Assessment Patterns under ITAT Mumbai (multiple benches) / Pune / Nagpur
From our practice across ITAT Mumbai (multiple benches) / Pune / Nagpur appeals, the most common reasons that 56(2)(viib) additions are made — and either survived or struck down on appeal — are: (a) inadequate documentation of the projected cash-flow assumptions (Income Tax Officer challenge under Rule 11UA(2)(b) explanation); (b) absence of comparable-company cross-check in the valuation report (a soft requirement under best-practice but heavily relied on by CIT(A)); (c) cap-table inconsistency with the FC-GPR filing where a non-resident is on the round — this triggers parallel FEMA enquiry and erodes the 56(2)(viib) defence.
FEMA Pricing Interaction for Maharashtra Cap Tables with Non-Residents
For Maharashtra-based companies, the AD-bank channel becomes the operational reporting loop: typically Mumbai is India's primary AD-Cat-I market.
Engagement — Maharashtra Coverage
Reports are signed under IBBI Registered Valuer credentials (IBBI/RV/03/2019/12333) where required by statute, and supported through assessment, CIT(A), and ITAT proceedings under ITAT Mumbai (multiple benches) / Pune / Nagpur. Free 30-minute consultation: +91 99622 60333.
Maharashtra: compliance facts for section 56 2 viib valuation report
Maharashtra is India's financial and corporate capital: Mumbai hosts the RBI, SEBI, both stock exchanges and most fund houses and conglomerate head offices; Pune is the auto, engineering and IT belt; Nagpur, Nashik and Aurangabad add manufacturing and agro-processing. The Maharashtra Stamp Act is one of the most actively enforced in the country, which matters for share transfers, agreements and leases. Companies file with ROC Mumbai or ROC Pune, litigate before the Bombay High Court, and NCLT Mumbai is the country's busiest insolvency bench. For section 56 2 viib valuation report this means the company’s filings go to ROC Mumbai (Mumbai region) / ROC Pune (Pune region) and tribunal matters to NCLT Mumbai; where a non-resident invests, the price is also checked against the FEMA pricing rules.
Which authorities handle section 56 2 viib valuation report for a business in Maharashtra?
| Registrar of Companies | ROC Mumbai (Mumbai region) / ROC Pune (Pune region) |
|---|---|
| NCLT bench | NCLT Mumbai |
| Stamp duty on share transfer | 0.015% of consideration (Indian Stamp Act, 1899, Schedule I, Art. 62 as amended w.e.f. 1 Jul 2020 — uniform across India) |
| High Court | Bombay High Court |
| State startup policy | Maharashtra State Innovation and Startup Policy, 2018 |
| Startup nodal agency | Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS) |
| Serving Virtual Auditor office | Mumbai office — Workafella, AK Estate, SV Road, off Veer Savarkar Flyover, Goregaon West, Mumbai 400062 |
Maharashtra companies file with ROC Mumbai (Mumbai region) / ROC Pune (Pune region); writ remedies lie before the Bombay High Court; company-law and insolvency matters go to the NCLT Mumbai.
Statutory references for this service are on the national section 56 2 viib valuation report page: https://virtualauditor.in/section-562viib-valuation-report
What has changed in the law — reviewed October 2026
- Income-tax Act, 2025 is in force from 1 April 2026; the section numbers on this page are those of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which continues to govern assessment years up to 2026-27.
- Angel tax under section 56(2)(viib) does not apply from assessment year 2025-26; a Rule 11UA valuation is still needed for section 56(2)(x), FEMA pricing and ESOP pricing.