Transactions & valuation
Mergers, restructuring and valuation advisory
The structure of a transaction decides its tax cost, its stamp duty and the approvals it needs. We design the structure, model its tax consequences and coordinate the agreed filings and workstreams through each stage of the engagement.
What we do
Transaction services
Mergers and amalgamations
Schemes before the NCLT, and fast-track mergers where the companies meet the current eligibility conditions.
Demergers and restructuring
Separation of business undertakings and reorganisation of group holding structures.
Conversion of entities
Proprietorship or firm to company, private company to LLP, and other conversions, with the tax conditions reviewed.
Business transfers
Slump sales and asset transfers, with the income tax and GST treatment planned in advance.
Buyer-side due diligence
Financial and tax due diligence for investors and acquirers before they commit.
Seller readiness
Records, reconciliations and a data room prepared before a buyer or investor starts due diligence.
Valuation advisory
Analysis of business, share and intangible values for fundraising, transactions, tax and FEMA purposes.
How a transaction runs
From first discussion to completion
Typical situations
Group simplification, bringing in an investor, separating a business, succession, or selling a unit.
What we need first
Shareholding, latest financial statements, the objective and the intended timeline.
Stages
Options and tax impact, chosen structure, documents and filings, approvals, and post-completion compliance.
Deliverables
Structure note with tax computation, step plan, draft scheme or agreements, and a filing tracker.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a merger take?
A scheme before the NCLT usually takes several months, depending on the bench and the objections received. A fast-track merger, where eligible, is generally quicker. We give you a stage-wise timeline once the structure is chosen.
Is a merger tax-neutral?
It can be, if the conditions in the income tax law are met, such as the transfer of all property and the continuity of shareholders. We check each condition before the scheme is drafted.
Do you issue the valuation report?
Where the law requires a report from a registered valuer or a merchant banker, it is issued by an eligible independent professional. We prepare the analysis and coordinate the report.
Planning a transaction?
Share the outline and we will explain the structuring options and the approvals involved.