Form SH-1

Share Certificate Generator

Create professional share certificates in the prescribed Form SH-1 format under the Companies Act, 2013.

Step 1 of 4Company Details
1

Company Details

Enter your company's basic information as per MCA records.

How it works?

1

Enter Details

Company name, CIN, registered address and shareholder details.

2

Add Share Details

Face value, class of shares and date of issue.

3

Auto-Generate

Instantly create your certificate in Form SH-1 format.

4

Download & Print

Use the generated PDF for company records and register of members.

Benefits Of Share Certificate

A share certificate is not just a piece of paper — it is the legal proof of ownership in a company and ensures compliance with corporate law.

Legally Compliant Format

Generated As Per Form SH-1 Under The Companies Act, 2013.

Statutory Deadline Met

Issue Certificates Within The 2-Month Window Required By Law.

Time-Saving

No Lengthy Drafting Or Formatting. Just Fill In Details, Download, And Get It Signed.

Accurate Records

Auto-Calculates Total Paid-Up Value, With Consistent Folio And Certificate Numbers.

Compliance Confidence,
Without The Confusion

Most Businesses Don't Struggle With Raising Capital Or Allotting Shares—They Struggle With The Paperwork Afterward. Issuing Share Certificates Within The Statutory Two-Month Window Is Often Overlooked, And That's Exactly Why We Built This Tool.

It's Part Of Our Broader Compliance Stack At Finace India—A Growing Suite Of Public Utility Tools Designed To Make Compliance Simple, Reliable, And Accessible To Everyone. From Tax Summaries To Certificates, We're Here To Help You Save Time, Reduce Dependency, And Stay Ready For Every Opportunity.

Share certificate compliance

Companies Act, 2013 Compliant

Every certificate follows the Form SH-1 layout prescribed under Rule 5(2) of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014.

Form SH-1 FormatSection 46 CompliantInstant PDF

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Frequently Asked Questions

Got a question? We've answered the most common ones below.

A Share Certificate is the legal proof of ownership of shares in a company. Under Section 46 of the Companies Act, 2013, it is a document that records the shareholder's name, the number and class of shares held, their distinctive numbers, and the amount paid up on them. It confirms that the person named is the registered holder of the shares in the company's register of members.
Yes. Under Rule 5 of the Companies (Share Capital and Debentures) Rules, 2014, every company must deliver share certificates within two months of incorporation (for subscribers to the memorandum) or allotment, and within one month of the company receiving a transfer instrument for a transfer of shares. Delaying issuance beyond these timelines is a compliance lapse.
A valid share certificate, in the Form SH-1 format, must include the company's name and CIN, its registered office address, the certificate number, register folio number, the shareholder's name and address, the number and class of shares, their distinctive numbers, the nominal (face) value per share, and the amount paid up per share.
As per Rule 6, a share certificate must be signed by two directors, or by one director and the company secretary where the company has appointed one. For a One Person Company, it is sufficient if it is signed by a director and the company secretary (or any other person authorised by the Board).
No. Following amendments to the Companies Act, 2013, affixing a common seal is now optional for companies. If a company does use a common seal, it should be affixed in the presence of the persons required to sign the certificate.
Under Section 45 of the Companies Act, 2013, every share of a company's share capital must carry a distinct number for individual identification, unless it is held in dematerialised form. The certificate specifies the range of distinctive numbers (from–to) covered by that certificate.
A folio number is the unique ledger reference assigned to a shareholder in the company's register of members, used to track that shareholder's holdings over time. Every share certificate must state the folio number of the member it is issued to.
Yes. No transfer of shares can be registered by the company without the original share certificate being deposited with it (along with a duly executed transfer instrument). The certificate is also essential evidence when maintaining or updating the company's records.
This tool prepares your certificate in the Form SH-1 layout prescribed by law, pre-filled with your company and shareholder details. To make it legally valid for issue, print it on the company's letterhead, have it signed by the required signatories (two directors, or a director and company secretary), and affix the common seal if your company uses one.
Yes. Our Share Certificate Generator is 100% free, with no sign-up, OTPs, or hidden fees. Your data is used only to generate the PDF in your browser and is not stored on our servers — making it a quick, private way for startups, SMEs, and private companies to prepare compliant share certificates.

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