Procedure – Delistedstocks

Procedure for Transferring Shares

1. Online Transfer through CDSL Easiest

CDSL Easiest provides a seamless online method for transferring shares. To begin the process:

Click on the provided link to watch the step-by-step YouTube tutorial on registering for CDSL Easiest.
Once registered, follow the instructions in the portal to complete the transfer.
Add Beneficiary on CDSL – Youtube Tutorial Video
Transfer Shares through CDSL-Easiest-Youtube Tutorial Video

2. Online Transfer through NSDL SPEED-e

NSDL offers SPEED-e, a secure online facility to transfer shares electronically. This service allows investors to submit delivery instructions digitally instead of using a physical Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS).

Add Beneficiary & Transfer Shares through NSDL SPEED-e –Youtube Tutorial Video

3. Offline Transfer through Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS)

Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS):

This slip is provided by the broker where the seller holds the demat account.
The seller must fill in details such as:

Demat details of the counterparty (buyer)
ISIN of the shares being transferred
Quantity of shares to be transferred

DIS Slip Youtube Video Link

Off-Market Annexure:

This form can be downloaded from the broker’s website or collected directly from the broker.
It includes the bank details of the counterparty (buyer).

Form A (Addition of Beneficiary Account):

Mandatory from January 1, 2024.
It captures the demat details and PAN details of both the buyer and seller.

4. Verification and Transfer Completion

After submitting the signed copies of the above documents, the client will receive two OTPs.
Upon successful OTP verification, the transfer is completed, and the seller will receive a debit message for the transferred shares.

Payment of Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is to be paid by the seller at a rate of ₹15 per ₹1 lakh transaction.
The payment method depends on whether the seller has a NSDL or CDSL account:

For NSDL Account Holders:

Visit the NSDL Website → Click on Pay Stamp Duty
Enter Seller’s DP Details → Proceed to Payment
Complete the payment using available options

For CDSL Account Holders:

Open UPI/Online Banking
Use the account number format:

IFSC Code: ICIC0000104
Bank Name: ICICI Bank Ltd

Transfer the calculated stamp duty to this account.

NSDL Stamp Duty Tutorial Video

CDSL STAMP Duty Tutorial Video

NSDL Stamp Duty Tutorial Manual

Tax Implications

For Unlisted Shares:

Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG): Taxed at 12.5% for holdings exceeding 24 months (no indexation benefits).
Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG): Taxed as per the seller’s applicable tax slab for holdings under 24 months.

For Listed Shares:

LTCG: Tax-free up to ₹1.25 lakh; above this, taxed at 12.5% for holdings exceeding 12 months.
STCG: Flat 20% tax for holdings less than 12 months.

By following these steps, sellers can successfully transfer shares either online via CDSL Easiest or offline using DIS, while ensuring compliance with stamp duty and tax regulations.