Risk Identification
Unearth hidden liabilities, pending litigations, and regulatory compliance gaps that could disrupt your business post-acquisition.
Legal & Advisory
Due Diligence
Uncover hidden risks, validate financial health, and make informed investment decisions with our comprehensive legal, financial, and tax due diligence services.
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Overview
What is Due Diligence?
Due diligence is the systematic investigation and appraisal of a business to verify its legal, financial, operational, and strategic standing before entering into a binding commitment such as a merger, acquisition, or investment. It serves as a critical safeguard against hidden risks, allowing buyers and investors to evaluate the target company’s quality of earnings, assess compliance with Indian laws, and validate the seller’s claims. In India, a comprehensive due diligence process spans multiple disciplines, including scrutiny under the Companies Act, FEMA, SEBI regulations, and the DPDP Act. Calcutta Corporate deploys expert chartered accountants, lawyers, and industry specialists to provide deep insights, ensuring your deal is accurately valued and strategically secure.
Why do it
Key Benefits
Accurate Valuation
Validate the target company's financial health and sustainability of cash flows to protect yourself from overpaying for the asset.
Optimal Deal Structuring
Use the findings to negotiate better terms, adjust the purchase price, and draft robust indemnities and warranties into your Sale Purchase Agreement (SPA).
Ensure Statutory Compliance
Verify that the target entity adheres strictly to direct and indirect tax laws, labor regulations, and sector-specific guidelines.
Smooth Integration
Identify potential operational redundancies and cultural or structural misalignments early, facilitating a seamless post-merger integration.
Intellectual Property Protection
Confirm the absolute legal ownership and validity of crucial digital assets, patents, and trademarks essential to the business's core value.
How it works
Step-by-Step Process
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01
Scope Definition & Strategy
We start by identifying your key objectives, assembling the advisory team, and defining the specific risk areas to focus on.
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Virtual Data Room (VDR) Setup
A highly secure, centralized digital repository is established to request, collect, and manage all confidential documents from the target company.
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03
Information Gathering & Review
Our experts systematically scrutinize the provided corporate records, multi-year audited financials, and material contracts.
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04
Deep Dive Analysis & Management Interviews
We conduct a thorough evaluation of operations, tax compliance, and legal standing, engaging the target's management team to clarify discrepancies.
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05
Risk Assessment & Valuation Adjustments
The gathered intelligence is utilized to execute valuation models, exposing potential financial and legal risks that impact the transaction structure.
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Comprehensive Reporting
We deliver a highly detailed final Due Diligence Report containing a quality of earnings assessment, highlighted red flags, and actionable recommendations for closing the deal.
What you need
Documents Required
- PAN Card of proprietor / company / LLP / partnership
- Audited financial statements and tax returns for the past 3 to 5 years
- Detailed shareholding structure and statutory corporate registers
- Copies of material customer, supplier, and loan agreements
- Complete list of pending, threatened, or past litigations and disputes
- Employment contracts, HR policies, and statutory labor compliance records
- Proof of ownership for real estate and intellectual property (Trademarks, Patents)
- Business plans, financial projections, and details of any contingent liabilities
Ready to get started with Due Diligence?
Our team will guide you through every step — from documentation to final registration. Most services are completed faster than you expect.