Share Capital & Stamp Duty
Stamp duty on share issuance and transfer — state-wise.
Estimate stamp duty payable on incorporation / increase in authorised share capital. State-wise stamp duty applies on Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA). Rates and slabs vary by state and change periodically.
Indicative Stamp Duty
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Indicative only. Confirm exact stamp duty with MCA portal at the time of incorporation. Stamp duty is charged on both MOA and AOA (combined or separately based on state). Some states also levy registration / filing fees in addition.
State-wise Stamp Duty Reference
| State | Rate | Minimum | Maximum (cap) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 0.15% of authorised capital | Rs 1,000 | Rs 25 lakh |
| Maharashtra | 0.2% of authorised capital | Rs 1,000 | Rs 50,00,000 |
| Karnataka | 0.15% authorised + Rs 1,000 | Rs 1,000 | Rs 10,00,000 |
| Tamil Nadu | 0.5% of authorised capital | Rs 200 | Rs 5,00,000 |
| Gujarat | 0.5% of authorised capital | Rs 100 | Rs 5,00,000 |
| Telangana | 0.15% authorised | Rs 500 | Rs 25,00,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 0.15% | Rs 500 | Rs 25,00,000 |
| West Bengal | 0.15% | Rs 1,000 | Rs 50,000 |
| Haryana | 60 paise per Rs 1,000 of capital | Rs 60 | Rs 60,000 |
| Punjab | 0.5% on AOA | Rs 5,000 | Rs 10,00,000 |
| Rajasthan | 0.5% authorised | Rs 500 | Rs 25,00,000 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 0.15% | Rs 5,000 | Rs 25,00,000 |
| Kerala | 0.5% of share capital | Rs 1,000 | - |
| Andhra Pradesh | 0.15% authorised | Rs 500 | Rs 25,00,000 |
| Odisha | Rs 600 + 0.05% capital | Rs 700 | Rs 10,00,000 |
Important note: This tool provides an indicative output only. It does not factor in every special provision, surcharge, exception, or recent notification. Verify with the firm before acting on any computation.
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