Transaction structuring
Assess the business transfer model and identify the assets, liabilities and licenses to be included.
CORPORATE & COMMERCIAL ADVISORY · SLUMP SALE
Slump Sale
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SLUMP SALE
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A slump sale is a transaction structure through which a buyer acquires an undertaking or business as a going concern, often including assets, liabilities, licences and employees in a single transfer. It is commonly used to acquire a business unit or ongoing operation with continuity of operations.
A slump sale is a business transfer model designed to move an ongoing undertaking as a going concern rather than a piecemeal asset sale. The structure can be useful for business continuity, operational simplification and transaction efficiency when a buyer is acquiring a functioning business unit.
OUR SERVICES FOR SLUMP SALE
Structuring a business transfer with clarity and continuity
Deal structuring, diligence and transaction support for business transfers carried out as a going concern.
Due diligence
Review commercial, legal and operational exposure in the target undertaking.
Documentation support
Coordinate the transaction documents needed to formalise the transfer.
Regulatory and compliance review
Assess approvals, filings and legal conditions connected to the transfer.
Closing support
Manage completion steps, approvals and internal transition requirements.
Post-closing implementation
Support the operational and governance transition after completion.
KEY BENEFITS
Why slump sale transactions are used
A slump sale is a business transfer model designed to move an ongoing undertaking as a going concern rather than a piecemeal asset sale. The structure can be useful for business continuity, operational simplification and transaction efficiency when a buyer is acquiring a functioning business unit.
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Business continuity
A buyer can acquire the going concern with operational continuity and existing business relationships.
Efficiency in transfer
The transaction can simplify a transfer of a defined undertaking by consolidating the relevant assets, liabilities and contracts.
Clear transfer framework
The deal can be structured around the business as a single operating unit rather than a separate asset-by-asset process.
Simplified operational transition
Support continuity for employees, customers, suppliers and core commercial arrangements.
Strategic reallocation
Useful for restructuring, carve-outs or strategic acquisitions without a full entity combination.
Commercial flexibility
Tailor the deal to the specific business being sold and the liabilities to be transferred or retained.
BUSINESS STRUCTURE & TAXATION ASPECTS
Plan the structure around the purpose
A slump sale is a business transfer model designed to move an ongoing undertaking as a going concern rather than a piecemeal asset sale. The structure can be useful for business continuity, operational simplification and transaction efficiency when a buyer is acquiring a functioning business unit.
- Business acquisition as a going concern
When the buyer wants to continue the operations and customer relationships of the business.
- Divestment or strategic offload
Useful when the seller wants to dispose of a defined undertaking without a full share sale or merger.
- Operational simplicity
Where the business is best transferred as a combined units and liabilities package.
- Liability and continuity management
Critical where the structure affects employees, contracts, permits and ongoing obligations.
Clarity for what comes next.
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
Asset Sale vs Share Sale vs Slump Sale
Comparing the main transaction routes for transferring a business or operating undertaking.
| Features | Asset Sale | Share Sale | Slump Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | Buyer acquires selected assets and liabilities | Buyer acquires shares and the company continues | Buyer acquires a business undertaking as a going concern |
| Continuity | May require separate transfer of contracts and permissions | Entity continues, subject to ownership change | Business operations are intended to continue seamlessly |
| Complexity | Moderate to high due to multiple transfers | High due to corporate and shareholder issues | High due to undertaking-level transfer analysis |
| Common use | Specific asset transfer | Corporate acquisition | Business unit or undertaking transfer |
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
Initial business review
Understand the operation, business model and the undertaking being transferred.
- 02
Due diligence
Assess assets, liabilities, contracts, staff and regulatory considerations.
- 03
Structuring the deal
Decide which assets, liabilities and obligations should be included or excluded.
- 04
Documentation
Prepare and negotiate the transaction documents for the transfer.
- 05
Approvals and completion
Coordinate the required corporate, regulatory and commercial steps.
- 06
Post-completion transition
Support continuity, systems and operational integration after the transfer.
DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS
Prepare the right information
Indicative documentation for a slump sale structure.
- Business profile and asset list
- Financial statements and tax records
- Contracts, licences and permits relating to the undertaking
- Employment and HR information for the business
- Liability and risk overview
- Corporate documents for the business or entity involved
OUR PROFESSIONAL FEES (INDICATIVE)
Dependant on the business, liabilities and transaction complexity
The fee varies based on the business being transferred, the liabilities included, the diligence profile and the approvals involved.
Basic Slump Sale Review
₹99,999/- Onwards- Name reservation
- Formation filing coordination
- Constitutional documents
- PAN, TAN and banking next steps
Slump Sale Advisory
₹2,49,999/- Onwards- 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
Slump Sale at a glance
Business continuity
Efficiency in transfer
Clear transfer framework
Simplified operational transition
Strategic reallocation
Commercial flexibility
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Browse all FAQs A few useful answers
Common questions on slump sale transactions.
What is a slump sale?
When is it used?
Why is diligence important?
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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