What is Buy/Sell of a Company?

Sale or acquisition of a company is lawful transfer of ownership—either by shares, assets, or control of management—from one to another. It involves documentation, ROC/MCA/SEBI compliance, due diligence, valuation, and many regulatory filings. Be it a complete takeover, merger, or strategic investment, each step must be accomplished through legal formalities to protect all involved.
Why Legal Dalal for Buying or Selling a Company?
- Personalized Legal Support: Every transaction is different. We create a customized plan for every sale or acquisition.
- Regulatory Expertise: We help with ROC filings, MCA forms, share transfer forms, and SEBI compliance for listed companies.
- End-to-End Support: From business valuation to post-deal filings, Legal Dalal handles each step of the process.
- Transparent & Secure Deals: Legal security, full disclosure, and risk minimization are our priorities in all company buy/sell transactions.
Our Buy/Sell Services Company Valuation & Risk Assessment
We conduct financial and legal valuation with the help of balance sheets, profit/loss, business performance to arrive at a fair deal value.
Due Diligence (Legal + Financial + Tax)
We conduct thorough checks on company records, pending litigations, ITRs, ROC filings, GST returns, etc.
Drafting of Legal Agreements
Preparation of major agreements such as:
- Share Purchase Agreement (SPA)
- Business Transfer Agreement (BTA)
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
ROC/MCA Filings
Submission of such pivotal forms like MGT-7, AOC-4, SH-4, DIR-12, etc., to the Ministry of Corporate Affairs.
Board and Shareholder Meeting Documentation
Formulation of board resolutions, shareholder meeting minutes, and directorship change documents.
Post-Transaction Compliance
Comprises share transfer, ownership modification in company records, director, PAN/GST updates, etc.
Advantages of availing Legal Dalal
- Legal Risk Mitigation: Legal drafting and due diligence minimize post-sale risks.
- Rapid Closing of Transactions: Our experts take care of the legal technicalities to close the deal faster.
- Investor Confidence: Legally vetted deals bring confidence and reduce conflicts.
- Compliance with Regulations: No misplaced papers or legal errors—everything is filed in the right place.
Our 5-Step Company Transfer Process
- Consultation Call: We are aware of your intent—sale or purchase—and lay out the plan accordingly.
- Due Diligence: We verify all ROC records, MCA filings, financials, and legal status.
- Drafting Agreements: We prepare share transfer agreements, board resolutions, and consent letters.
- MCA Filings: All required MCA forms for change of director, address change, or amendment are filed.
- Bank & Legal Updates: Bank KYC, PAN, and income tax updates are supported post-transfer.
- Final Handover: New directors receive updated digital certificates, MoA/AoA, and compliance calendar.
Step-by-Step Process
- First Consultation: Knowing your objectives—selling or purchasing.
- Business Valuation: Estimating business worth, liabilities, and legal status.
- Due Diligence: Confirming company’s legal, financial, and compliance history.
- Legal Drafting: Agreements and disclosures go through legally scrutinized and prepared.
- Approvals & Resolutions: Obtaining approvals by the shareholders and board on your behalf.
- Filings & Documentation: Submission of required forms under MCA and ROC.
- Post-Transaction Support: Change in ownership, change in taxation, and implementation of compliance.
Most Important Documents Required
- Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, GST
- MOA & AOA
- Shareholding pattern & Director information
- Financial reports (Last 3 years)
- ROC filings (MGT-7, AOC-4, DIR-12, SH-4)
- Legal agreements, board resolutions, and contracts
Why Legal Dalal for Company Transfers
Company Transfers with Legal Dalal is simple. Here’s the step-via-step process:

Compliance-Focused
We perform every step as per MCA, SEBI, FEMA, and Companies Act.

Legally Compliant Documentation
No cutting corners—everything legally vetted and properly documented.

One-Stop Solution
Valuation to post-sale filings—taken care of by us.

Confidential & Professional
Your business confidentiality and legal integrity matter the most to us.