Companies Act 1967: Primary legislation governing share transfers, including transfer procedures, restrictions, registration requirements, and stamp duty provisions under Sections 130A-130D
Securities and Futures Act 2001: Regulates securities trading, especially relevant for publicly listed companies, covering disclosure requirements, trading restrictions, and securities regulations
Stamp Duties Act 1929: Governs stamp duty obligations for share transfers, including computation methods and payment timelines
Income Tax Act 1947: Addresses tax implications of share transfers, including capital gains considerations and tax clearance requirements
Corporate Regulations: Internal company governance documents including Company's Constitution, Shareholders' Agreement, existing transfer restrictions, and pre-emptive rights
Competition Act 2004: Covers merger control provisions and market competition considerations, particularly relevant for substantial shareholding transfers
Personal Data Protection Act 2012: Regulates the handling of personal data during transfer, including consent requirements and data protection obligations
Foreign Ownership Restrictions: Compliance requirements regarding foreign ownership limits and necessary approvals for international transfers
