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SEBI has issued a circular to simplify the transmission of securities from nominees to legal heirs. By introducing the “TLH” reporting code, the regulator aims to eliminate unnecessary tax complications and make the process smoother for investors’ families.
Source: SEBI Circular (No. SEBI/HO/MIRSD/MIRSD-PoD/P/CIR/2025/130) | Published on Sept 19, 2025
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SEBI has quietly addressed an issue that has troubled investors’ families for years. On September 19, 2025, the regulator announced a simpler way to transfer securities from a nominee to the rightful heir without the tax confusion that often spoiled the process.
In the old setup, when a nominee moved securities to a legal heir, the transaction sometimes got tagged as a taxable event. This was odd because the Income Tax Act already treats such transmissions as exempt. Nominees ended up paying capital gains tax and then running around for refunds. It wasn’t just inconvenient; it was unnecessary stress at a sensitive time.
After discussions with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), SEBI has created a standard reporting method:
New code in place: All such cases will now carry the tag “TLH” (Transmission to Legal Heirs).
Tax relief clarified: With TLH, these transfers won’t be misread as taxable.
When it kicks in: From January 1, 2026, reporting entities must adopt this.
Who needs to act: RTAs, listed issuers, depositories, and their participants.
No fresh paperwork: Existing procedural rules remain unchanged.
This move is more than a technical adjustment. It means a widow, child, or parent inheriting securities will not get tangled in avoidable tax claims. Instead, the system itself will recognise the transmission for what it is, a rightful handover and not a sale.
SEBI’s decision shows that regulation, when tuned carefully, can reduce friction rather than add to it. And for many families, that’s a quiet but meaningful change.
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