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Simplified Access and Seamless Onboarding For New NSDL Issuers

Admission Procedure for Unlisted Public / Private Company (admitting Equity, Preference Shares, Warrants)

Join NSDL as an Unlisted issuer: Start by registering on the portal

NSDL offers seamless onboarding experience to Issuer Company to join its Depository System and admits its securities. NSDL has created an online platform wherein Issuer itself completes the formalities related to joining the depository system or RTAs can register themselves to complete the formalities on behalf of their clients

By registering through the New User Registration, Issuers/RTAs gain access to the portal. Registered users can log in using the given credentials to handle activities related to issuer and securities admission.

How to join NSDL as an issuer: Step-by-step guide

Step 1: Login/Register: Access the Issuer portal by logging in or registering.

Step 2: Application Form: Complete the application form for both Issuer and Securities admission.

Step 3: Upload documents: Upload the necessary documents required for Issuer and Securities admission.

Step 4: Verification: Review and verify the application form for accuracy before proceeding.

Step 5: Upload: Duly filled consolidated document signed by authorised signatory of the issuer to be uploaded.

List of Documents Required (Essential documents)

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  4. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent).
  5. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  6. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year.

Additional Documents

In case of change in share capital

  1. If company has issued equity shares after latest balance sheet in that case company has to provide us certified true copy of PAS-3.
  2. If there is any variation in face value of shares or reduction in capital after the last balance sheet date in that case company has to provide certified true copy of SH-7.
  3. For private limited companies
  4. Undertaking from company

Declaration from company in reference to restriction mentioned for Ownership/transfer/sales restrictions(format enclosed)

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.
In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees)and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To calculate the fee applicable click NSDL fee calculator

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Listed Company (Equity, Preference Shares & Warrants)

List of Documents Required (Essential documents)

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities (Part I - Issuer Details and Part II - Security Details for Equity Shares)
  2. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  4. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  5.  Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  6. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year.
  7. Copies of listing/trading permission/confirmation letter received from the stock exchanges with Distinctive Number Range (DNR) for listing of all its shares.
  8. Copy of the latest Reconciliation of Share Capital Audit Report submitted to the stock exchanges

Additional Documents

In case of change in share capital

  1. If company has issued equity shares after latest balance sheet in that case company has to provide us certified true copy of PAS-3.
  2. If there is any variation in face value of shares or reduction in capital after the last balance sheet date in that case company has to provide certified true copy of SH-7.

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees)and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.
To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Alternative Investment Fund

List of Documents

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities (Part-I Issuer Details & Part-II Security Details) (format enclosed)
  2. Certified True copy of certificate of registration of Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) issued by SEBI.
  3. Any one document from following, as per entity.
  4. Certified true copy of Board Resolution in case AIF is incorporated in the form of a Company, mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature. 
  5. Certified true copy of Trust Resolution in case AIF is incorporated in the form of a Trust, mentioning name of signatories who are authorized to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature. 
  6. Certified true copy of Extract of the minutes of the meeting of the designated partners in case AIF is incorporated in the form of a LLP, mentioning name of signatories who are authorized to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  7. Certified true copy of Name Change Certificate of AIF, if any.
  8. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent) (format enclosed).
  9. Certified true copy of Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).
  10. Tripartite agreement to be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent (format enclosed).

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Infrastructure Investment Fund

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Certified True copy of certificate of registration of Infrastructure Investment Fund (Invit) issued by SEBI
  3. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  4. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  5. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  6. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  7. Certified true copy of Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).
  8. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year
  9. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the Trust

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Real Estate Investment Trust

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Certified True copy of certificate of registration of Real Estate Investment Trust (Reit) issued by SEBI
  3. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  4. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  5. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  6. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  7. Certified true copy of Private Placement Memorandum (PPM).
  8. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year.
  9. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the Trust.

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Mutual Fund

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Certified True copy of certificate of registration of Mutual Fund (MF) issued by SEBI
  3. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  4. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  5. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  6. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  7. Certified true copy of Scheme Information Document (SID).
  8. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year
  9. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the Trust

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Bonds/Debentures

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  4. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  5. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  6. Certified true copy of Term Sheet/Offer Document.
  7. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year
  8. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the company

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Commercial Papers

List of documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  4. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  5. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  6. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year
  7. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the company

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Certificate of Deposit

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities
  2. Networth certificate from a Chartered Accountant as per audited annual report for the last financial year. Format
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature.
  4. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent). 
  5. Certified true copies of Memorandum & Articles of Association along with Certificate of Incorporation as well as Fresh Certificate of Incorporation pursuant to change of name of company, if applicable.
  6. Certified true copy of Audited annual report for the last financial year
  7. Certified true copy of Brief Profile of the company
  8. Certificate true copy of RBI Approval

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

Admission Procedure for Zero Coupon Zero Principal Instrument

List of Documents Required

  1. Application for admission as Issuer of Eligible Securities (format enclosed)
  2. Masterfile Creation Form (format enclosed)
  3. Certified true copy of Board Resolution mentioning name of signatories who are authorized by Board to execute documents and list of Authorised Signatories along with specimen signature
  4. Registration certificate of the NPO under one of the following
  5. a charitable trust registered under the public trust statue of the relevant state 
  6. a charitable trust registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 
  7. a charitable trust registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 
  8. a company incorporated under section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013 
  9. Governing document of the NPO seeking registration (MOA & AOA/Trust Deed/Bylaws/Constitution, as the case may be)
  10. Latest Audited financial statements of the NPO along with fund flow statement/ Latest Annual Reports in case of Section 8 Company
  11. Networth certificate as per audited annual report for the latest financial year -Annexure 3
  12. Certificate of registration/Confirmation issued by Social Stock Exchange about registration of Social Enterprises on Social Stock Exchange.
  13. Brief Profile of NPO/Section 8 Company mentioning purpose of forming Social Enterprise.
  14. 3 Copies of Tripartite Agreement (with Rs. 200/- frank of each agreement) for Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Security 
  15. Confirmation letter from Registrar & Transfer Agent (R&T Agent) 

Tripartite Agreement

Tripartite agreement should be executed between Issuer, R&T Agent and NSDL (3 copies with franking of Rs 200/- each). The 3 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer & R&T Agent.

In case has obtained In-House connectivity with NSDL, bi-partite agreement should be executed between Issuer and NSDL (2 copies with franking of Rs 300/- each). The 2 copies of agreement should be sent to NSDL after signing by Issuer.

Payment of Fees

Make payment of applicable fees (Joining Fees and Annual Custody Fees) and intimate the payment details to NSDL mentioning Application Reference Number.

To know more about charges click here

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