BEN-2 & Significant Beneficial Owner Compliance
Identifying SBOs, BEN-1 declarations, BEN-2 filing and BEN-3 register
- 1MapOwnership traced to individuals.
- 2DeclareBEN-1 declarations collected.
- 3FileBEN-2 filed within 30 days; register updated.
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Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About BEN-2 & Significant Beneficial Owner Compliance
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
An individual who ultimately holds at least 10% of a company's shares, voting rights or dividend rights — directly or through other entities — or exercises significant influence or control, is a significant beneficial owner (SBO). The SBO declares this in Form BEN-1, the company records it in the BEN-3 register and files Form BEN-2 with the ROC within 30 days of receiving the declaration.
SBO rules matter most where shares are held through holding companies, trusts or foreign entities — the company must look through the chain to the individual. Companies are expected to take steps to identify SBOs, including sending Form BEN-4 notices to members holding 10% or more.
Each new declaration or change restarts the 30-day clock for BEN-2. We map the ownership chain, collect declarations and file the return.
| Threshold | 10% shares, voting or dividend rights, or significant influence/control |
|---|---|
| Declaration | Form BEN-1 by the SBO |
| Company filing | Form BEN-2 within 30 days of receiving BEN-1 |
| Register | BEN-3; notices to members in BEN-4 |
| Law | Section 90; Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) Rules, 2018 |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Companies with corporate or foreign shareholders
- Companies with trusts or nominee holdings
- Groups with layered structures
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Ownership chain mapping
- BEN-4 notices and BEN-1 collection
- BEN-2 filing
- BEN-3 register
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Ownership traced to individuals.
BEN-1 declarations collected.
BEN-2 filed within 30 days; register updated.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
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Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
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