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Issue of Shares
under rule 11UA

The issuance of equity instruments to residents or non-residents falls under the scope of applicable Income Tax provisions, requiring compliance with relevant rules and regulations.

The fair market value of the unquoted equity shares is determined by a merchant banker.

Note: However, the above stated provision will not be applicable from 01st April 2025.

11UA Provisions for Unlisted Companies

Compliance with Income Tax Act 1961:
  • small-tic Governed by Section 56(2)(viib) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, read with applicable rules.
  • small-tic Valuation Certificate requirement: An unlisted company must obtain a valuation certificate from a Category 1 Merchant Banker registered with SEBI.

11UA Provisions for Listed Companies

Compliance with Income Tax Act 1961:
  • small-tic Governed by Rule 11UA of the Income Rules 1962.
  • small-tic Valuation Certificate requirement; There is no valuation requirement, when equity shares are being issued by a Listed company, under Income Tax.

Key Points to Consider

01

Which is the governing law for Unlisted

Income Tax Act 1961

02

Which is the governing law for listed

Income Tax Rules 1962

03

Who does the Valuation

Merchant Banker

04

When valuation is required

At the time of issuance of Equity securities

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