{"id":24157,"date":"2021-10-26T06:59:31","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T06:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/?p=24157"},"modified":"2026-04-07T17:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T11:45:40","slug":"demat-account","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Demat account?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#What_is_a_Dematerialisation_Account_Demat_Account\" title=\"What is a Dematerialisation Account (Demat Account)?\">What is a Dematerialisation Account (Demat Account)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#Types\" title=\"Types\u00a0\">Types\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#There_are_mainly_three_types_of_Demat_account\" title=\"There are mainly three types of Demat account:\">There are mainly three types of Demat account:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#What_advantages_does_a_Demat_Account_provide\" title=\"What advantages does a Demat Account provide?\">What advantages does a Demat Account provide?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#What_documents_are_needed_to_open_a_Demat_Account\" title=\"What documents are needed to open a Demat Account?\">What documents are needed to open a Demat Account?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#Proof_of_Income\" title=\"Proof of Income\">Proof of Income<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#Identity_Verification\" title=\"Identity Verification\">Identity Verification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#Address_Verification\" title=\"Address Verification\">Address Verification<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/demat-account\/#What_is_the_procedure_for_opening_a_Demat_Account\" title=\"What is the procedure for opening a Demat Account?\">What is the procedure for opening a Demat Account?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Dematerialisation_Account_Demat_Account\"><\/span><strong>What is a Dematerialisation Account (Demat Account)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Investing in real stock shares includes a lengthy process, a lot of paperwork. This account is necessary to keep the entire process simple and fast. Demat accounts are used to hold shares and securities in a dematerialized\/electronic state while trading online. Dematerialization is the process of converting your share certificates from physical to electronic form in order to make them more accessible. To settle trades electronically, you&#8217;ll need a Demat Account number. If you wish to invest in the stock market, you need to have this account. It ensures that the entire process of stock trading is safe and efficient.<\/p>\n<p>You can buy shares and store them safely with the help of this Account. It&#8217;s similar to a bank account in which you deposit money with the bank and keep track of your debit and credit balances in a bank passbook. Similarly, whether you buy or sell shares, your Demat Account will be credited or debited accordingly. It can be used to store a wide range of investments, including stocks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/index-funds-etf\/\">ETFs<\/a>, mutual funds, bonds, and government securities. You can register a Demat Account without owning any shares and keep your account balance at zero.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types\"><\/span><strong>Types\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_mainly_three_types_of_Demat_account\"><\/span>There are mainly three types of Demat account:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Regular Demat Account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is only for Indian residents who live in the country<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Repatriable Demat account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of Demat account id only for Non- Indian Residents. It helps in transferring money abroad. But this Demat account has to be linked with the NRE bank account<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Non-repatriable Demat account<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This type of Demat account is also applicable on NRI&#8217;s. But in this type of Demat account transferring of funds is not possible. It has to be linked with an NRO account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_advantages_does_a_Demat_Account_provide\"><\/span><strong>What advantages does a Demat Account provide?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transfer of ownership<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is used to transfer an investor&#8217;s stock holdings. In order to undertake share trading, a Delivery Instruction Slip (DIS) might be used. You can fill out this slip with all of the necessary information to ensure a seamless transaction.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Availability of a loan<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The securities in the Account may be used to qualify for a range of bank loans. These securities can be used as collateral to secure a loan from your bank.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dematerialization &amp; rematerialization<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Converting securities into multiple forms becomes a straightforward procedure if you have a Demat Account. You can offer your depository participant (DP) the required instructions for dematerialization, which is the process of converting physical share certificates into electronic form. Alternatively, you can have electronic assets converted to physical securities to meet your needs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Accessible in a variety of ways<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Demat Account can be accessed through a variety of media due to its electronic operation. You can use the Internet to undertake investing, trading, monitoring, and other security-related operations on a computer or smartphone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Corporate behavior<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Having a Demat Account allows you to take advantage of the perks that come with owning stocks. When a corporation pays dividends, interest, or refunds to its investors, all Demat account holders automatically receive these benefits. Corporate actions involving equity shares, such as stock splits, right shares, and bonus issues, are also updated in the shareholders&#8217; Demat Accounts.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Demat accounts are being frozen.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Demat account holders can freeze their accounts for a set period of time, depending on their needs. This is done to prevent any unexpected debits or credits to the Demat Account.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>E-Facility<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) continues to offer a variety of services to Demat account customers. The account holder can transmit instruction slips to the depository participant electronically instead of physically submitting them. It&#8217;s done to make the procedure go more quickly and smoothly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_documents_are_needed_to_open_a_Demat_Account\"><\/span><strong>What documents are needed to open a Demat Account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You may think of this account as a bank account that holds securities rather than cash. The Demat account opening procedure and the mandatory documents required are similar across organizations. Check that any document with an expiration date is still valid on the submission date before submitting it.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proof_of_Income\"><\/span><strong>Proof of Income<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You may use any of the following as proof of income:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A photocopy of the Acknowledgement Slip for the Income Tax Return (ITR) was submitted to the Income Tax Department during tax filing.<\/li>\n<li>A photocopy of the yearly statement of accounts validated by a Chartered Accountant or a certificate of net worth.<\/li>\n<li>Form 16 or the current month&#8217;s salary slip<\/li>\n<li>A statement of the Account holdings with a Depository Participant who is eligible.<\/li>\n<li>The most recent bank account statement, which includes the revenue history for the previous six months.<\/li>\n<li>Any paperwork proving asset ownership by self-declaration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Identity_Verification\"><\/span><strong>Identity Verification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>As proof of identity, you may use any of the following:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A genuine photograph is required for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/sole-proprietor-business-pan-card\/\">PAN<\/a> card.<\/li>\n<li>Aadhaar card, voter ID card, driver&#8217;s license, and passport are all acceptable forms of identification.<\/li>\n<li>Central\/State Government and its Departments, Statutory\/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, University affiliated Colleges, Professional Bodies such as ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, Bar Council, and Credit\/Debit cards issued by Banks all issue identity cards with the applicant&#8217;s photo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Address_Verification\"><\/span><strong>Address Verification<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>You may use any of the following as proof of address:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Passport\/Voters Identification Card\/Ration Card\/Registered Residential Lease or Sale Agreement\/Driving License\/Flat Maintenance bill\/Insurance Copy<\/li>\n<li>Utility bills that are less than three months old, such as landline phone bills and electricity\/gas bills.<\/li>\n<li>A bank passbook that is no more than three months old is required.<\/li>\n<li>Judges of the High Court and Supreme Court self-declared their new addresses.<\/li>\n<li>Address evidence from bank management of Scheduled Commercial Banks\/Scheduled Co-Operative Banks\/Multinational Foreign Banks, Gazetted Officer \/ Notary public, Member of Legislative Assembly, Member of Parliament<\/li>\n<li>Identity cards with addresses are issued by the Central\/State Government and its Departments, Statutory\/Regulatory Authorities, Public Sector Undertakings, Scheduled Commercial Banks, Public Financial Institutions, University affiliated Colleges, and Professional Bodies such as the ICAI, ICWAI, ICSI, and the Bar Council.<\/li>\n<li>Proof of address in the name of the spouse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_procedure_for_opening_a_Demat_Account\"><\/span><strong>What is the procedure for opening a Demat Account?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Follow these simple instructions to start this Account:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To begin, select a Depository Participant (DP) with whom you want to open a Demat Account.<\/li>\n<li>Fill out an account opening form and attach a passport-sized photograph as well as photocopies of all essential papers, including proof of address and identification.<\/li>\n<li>Unless you are excluded, you should have a PAN card. It&#8217;s important to remember to bring the original documents with you for verification.<\/li>\n<li>The DP will provide you with a copy of the rules and regulations, as well as the terms of the agreement and any fees that must be paid.<\/li>\n<li>A representative of the DP will contact you during an In-Person Verification to check the information you provided on the account opening form.<\/li>\n<li>The DP will issue you an account number\/client ID after the application has been processed. To access your Demat Account online, you&#8217;ll need these details.<\/li>\n<li>You can open a Demat Account even if you don&#8217;t own any shares. Furthermore, there is no requirement to maintain a certain level of balance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you open this account, you&#8217;ll have to pay an annual maintenance charge to keep your account running smoothly. In addition, you will be charged a transaction fee if you use your\u00a0 Account to buy or sell securities. If your shares are in physical form, the DP may charge you an additional cost to dematerialize them.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Related Posts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/oltas\/\">OLTAS: Online Tax Accounting System in India<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalraasta.com\/blog\/digital-signature-certificate-dsc\/\">All about Digital Signature Certificate (DSC): Complete Guide<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Dematerialisation Account (Demat Account)? Investing in real stock shares includes a lengthy process, a lot of paperwork. This account is necessary to keep the entire process simple and fast. Demat accounts are used to hold shares and securities in a dematerialized\/electronic state while trading online. 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