Business Structuring
In India's rapidly evolving business landscape, the pursuit of ambitious economic goals set forth by our Prime Minister has propelled businesses towards expansion and diversification.
As enterprises endeavor to align with this vision, strategic business structuring becomes essential. Whether exploring mergers, acquisitions, demergers, slump sales, or asset acquisitions, businesses seek to optimize their operations and drive growth.
At M/s. Sushil Lakhani & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants , we specialize in providing strategic advisory services tailored to support businesses in navigating these various structuring modes effectively. With our expertise and commitment to excellence, we empower businesses to achieve their objectives and thrive in the dynamic Indian market.
With our wealth of experience, we offer a comprehensive suite of services to support businesses at every stage of their expansion journey. From conceptualization to execution, we provide strategic guidance and hands-on assistance to navigate complex transactions with diligence and precision.
- Information Memorandum: Assisting in drafting Information Memorandums (IM), teasers, and other documents for potential investors and partners.
- Data Room Establishment: Setting up secure and organized data rooms for efficient due diligence processes, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.
- Business Valuation: Conducting comprehensive valuations of businesses and Intellectual Properties across various sectors to provide actionable insights.
- Engagement of Investment Bankers: Facilitating discussions with investment bankers, negotiating terms, and finalizing agreements to support strategic transactions.
- Structuring Discussions: Participating in collaborative discussions with stakeholders to propose and evaluate structuring options aligned with business objectives and regulatory compliance.
- Tax Neutrality Evaluation: Assessing eligibility for business transfer for tax neutrality and identifying potential tax risks or implications, providing strategic guidance for risk mitigation.
- Regulatory Compliance Evaluation: Assessing available structuring options in compliance with Company Law, SEBI Regulations, Competition Act, Stamp Law, GST Law, and other relevant regulations.
- Scheme of Arrangement: Assisting in drafting and vetting of Scheme of Arrangement for mergers or demergers ( Business Transfer Agreement for Business Transfers), ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and clarity in documentation.
- Risk Mitigation Strategies: Advising on strategies to mitigate risks associated with assets that cannot be transferred due to commercial reasons, ensuring prudent decision-making.
- Ongoing Advisory Support: Providing continuous advisory support to ensure compliance with key terms and regulations post-structuring, fostering long-term success and sustainability.
- Representation: Representing clients before Statutory Authorities for approvals under Income-tax, NCLT, Competition Commission, and other relevant bodies, ensuring smooth transaction processes.
- Post-Structuring Support: Assisting in regulatory filings post-structuring to ensure proper disclosure and compliance with agreed-upon terms.