Corporate records review
Review the organisation's key governance and filing history.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY · CORPORATE DD
Corporate Due Diligence
Review the corporate foundation before you commit.
CORPORATE DD
A clear foundation for your organisation
We review corporate governance, ownership structures, regulatory history and decision-making frameworks to help buyers and investors assess governance and continuity risk.
A company may appear operationally sound while holding corporate, governance or shareholding issues that can affect value, control and the certainty of closing. Corporate due diligence focuses on the legal and governance structure behind the business.
OUR SERVICES FOR CORPORATE DD
Corporate review that supports stronger decisions
Assess the governance, ownership and compliance framework discretely and clearly.
Shareholding analysis
Assess ownership structure, rights and restrictions.
Board and committee review
Review approvals, decision rights and governance processes.
Compliance mapping
Review filings, disclosures and legal obligations.
Risk assessment
Translate findings into business and transaction risks.
Action plan
Recommend practical corrective steps before completion.
KEY BENEFITS
Why corporate due diligence matters
A company may appear operationally sound while holding corporate, governance or shareholding issues that can affect value, control and the certainty of closing. Corporate due diligence focuses on the legal and governance structure behind the business.
Considered for your next chapter.
Governance visibility
Identify weak points in board, shareholder or decision-making frameworks.
Ownership clarity
Understand who controls the business and whether rights are documented properly.
Compliance confidence
Review filings, approvals and records to assess risk and exposure.
Transition readiness
Identify continuity issues that could affect closing or future operations.
Board discipline
Assess whether governance practice aligns with legal and commercial expectations.
Cross-border assurance
Review structures and approvals in multi-jurisdictional or investor-driven arrangements.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE & TAXATION ASPECTS
Plan the structure around the purpose
A company may appear operationally sound while holding corporate, governance or shareholding issues that can affect value, control and the certainty of closing. Corporate due diligence focuses on the legal and governance structure behind the business.
- Ownership and control
Map the current ownership structure and decision-making hierarchy.
- Governance records
Review board resolutions, approvals and authority documents.
- Compliance history
Check whether filings and legal obligations have been met consistently.
- Continuity and transition
Assess whether governance issues could affect deal certainty or operations after closing.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Common governance review areas
Corporates often require review across the following themes before execution.
| Features | Ownership | Governance | Compliance | Continuity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus area | Shareholding and control | Board and management process | Statutory compliance | Corporate continuity |
| Typical issue | Unclear rights or registered structures | Unrecorded approvals or governance gaps | Late filings or missing disclosures | Operational dependence on a few individuals |
| Impact | Control or value risk | Decision-making uncertainty | Regulatory exposure | Transition and continuity risk |
| Action | Clarify structure and rights | Strengthen governance process | Close compliance issues | Plan continuity controls |
Use this overview as a starting point for advice on the proposed structure and circumstances.
INCORPORATION PROCESS
Simple, transparent and timely
A clear sequence of decisions and filings, coordinated around complete information and authority processing.
- 01
Information collection
Gather corporate, ownership and governance records.
- 02
Structure review
Map shareholding, control and approval routes.
- 03
Compliance and governance assessment
Review filings, resolutions and legal obligations.
- 04
Risk evaluation
Assess whether governance issues affect the transaction or future operations.
- 05
Recommendations
Prioritise remedies, protections or corrective action.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the right information
We typically request governance records, shareholding charts, board records, compliance filings and key ownership documentation.
- Certificate of incorporation and constitutional documents
- Shareholding and cap table records
- Board and shareholder resolutions
- Director and key manager details
- Compliance and filing history
- Related-party and governance documentation
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES (INDICATIVE)
Flexible support depending on complexity
The scope depends on complexity of the corporate structure, sector, ownership history and governance arrangements.
Corporate Review
₹27,999/-- Name reservation
- Formation filing coordination
- Constitutional documents
- PAN, TAN and banking next steps
Corporate Governance Risk Review
₹72,999/-- Basic formation support
- Applicable registrations assessment
- Initial compliance guidance
- Post-formation advisory scope
Customised Quote
For complex ownership, activity-specific permissions, foreign participation or tailored requirements.
Get a QuoteGovernment charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.
KEY FEATURES
Corporate DD at a glance
Governance visibility
Ownership clarity
Compliance confidence
Transition readiness
Board discipline
Cross-border assurance
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Key queries on corporate due diligence.
What is the difference between legal and corporate due diligence?
Why does governance matter in a transaction?
Can we fix governance issues before closing?
TESTIMONIALS
Clear advice. Practical direction.
Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.
Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.
The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.
Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.
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