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Slump Sale - An Introduction and Basic Information.
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....lump Sale - An Introduction and Basic Information.<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Corporate Laws / IBC / SEBI<br>Dated:- 24-3-2026<br>Slump Sale A Slump Sale is a very specific concept under Indian law, especially under the Income-tax Act, 1961. It refers to the transfer of an entire business undertaking (or division) as a going concern, for a lump sum consideration, without assigning values to individual assets and liabilities. Below is a comprehensive, structured explanation covering all aspects you asked for: 1. Meaning of Slump Sale (On Going Concern Basis) Legal Definition As per Section 2(42C) of the Income-tax Act, 1961: • Slump sale = transfer of an undertaking • For a lump sum consideration ....
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.... • Without individual valuation of assets & liabilities Key Features • Entire business transferred (assets + liabilities) • Business continues in buyer's hands • No piecemeal sale • Consideration is consolidated 2. Meaning of "Going Concern" "Going concern" means: • Business is operational • No intention to liquidate • All elements necessary to run business are transferred: • Assets • Liabilities • Employees • Contracts • Licenses 3. Components Included in Slump Sale Typically includes: • Fixed assets (land, plant, machinery) • Current a....
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....ssets (inventory, receivables) • Liabilities (loans, creditors) • Employees • Licenses & approvals • Intellectual property • Contracts 4. Income Tax Implications Governing Section • Section 50B of the Income-tax Act, 1961 Key Points • Capital Gains Applicable • Treated as capital gains, not business income • Computation • Capital Gain = Sale Consideration - Net Worth • Net Worth = • Book value of assets - liabilities • No revaluation considered • Holding Period • 36 months Long-term capital gain • 36 months Short-term â....
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....€¢ Indexation • Not allowed • Fair Value Rule • As per Rule 11UAE, FMV deemed as sale consideration if higher 5. GST Implications Governing Law • Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 Treatment • Slump sale = Transfer of business as going concern • Covered under Schedule II / exemption notification Tax Impact Exempt from GST (If transferred as a going concern) Conditions • Entire business transferred • Business continues 6. Customs Implications • No direct customs impact unless: • Imported goods are part of inventory • Buyer assumes: • Compliance obligations....
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.... • Duty liabilities (if any contingent) 7. Company Law Implications Governing Law • Companies Act, 2013 Key Requirements • Board Approval • Shareholder Approval (Special Resolution) (Section 180(1)(a)) • If substantial undertaking sold Other Aspects • Disclosure requirements • Valuation report (though not for tax purposes, often for governance) 8. Environmental Laws • Environmental liabilities transfer with undertaking • Includes: • Pollution liabilities • Compliance obligations Relevant laws: • Environment Protection Act, 1986 Buyer risk: • Past contami....
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....nation liability may continue 9. Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) • Includes: • Trademarks • Patents • Copyrights • Know-how Governing law: • Trade Marks Act, 1999 Important • Requires separate assignment documentation • Registration updates required 10. Working Capital & Bank Balance Working Capital • Automatically transfers as part of undertaking Bank Accounts • Cannot be transferred directly • Must be: • Closed by seller • Reopened by buyer Loans • Require lender consent (novation) 11. Labour Law Implications Key Principle: Conti....
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....nuity of Employment Employees are transferred with: • Same terms & conditions • No break in service Applicable Laws • Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 Employee Benefits Impact 1. Provident Fund (PF) • Under Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 • Transfer of PF accounts • No withdrawal required 2. ESI • Under Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 • Continuity maintained 3. Gratuity • Under Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 • Past service counted • Liability shifts to buyer 4. Superannuation • Depends on scheme trust rules • Ty....
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....pically transferred or settled 12. Land & Property Laws Key Aspects • Transfer of: • Land • Buildings Requirements • Stamp duty (state-specific) • Registration Relevant law: • Registration Act, 1908 Property Tax • Liability transfers to buyer post-transfer 13. Stamp Duty • One of the most significant costs • Levied by state government • Based on: • Market value of immovable property 14. Advantages of Slump Sale Simple transfer of entire business No need to value each asset GST exemption Business continuity Clean exit for seller 15. Disadvantages / Risks Buyer....
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.... inherits: • Liabilities (known + unknown) • Litigation risks • Environmental exposure Stamp duty can be high Complex due diligence required 16. Slump Sale vs Itemized Sale Basis Slump Sale Itemized Sale Consideration Lump sum Asset-wise Tax Capital gains Business income GST Exempt Applicable Complexity Lower Higher 17. Conclusion A slump sale on a going concern basis is a powerful restructuring and exit mechanism in India. It allows seamless transfer of an entire business with continuity, making it attractive for mergers, acquisitions, and business reorganizations. However, its simplicity in structure hides deep legal, tax, and compliance ....
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....implications across multiple domains: • Tax (capital gains, valuation rules) • Labour (continuity and statutory benefits) • Environmental and legal liabilities • Property and stamp duty costs The buyer must conduct rigorous due diligence, while the seller must carefully structure the transaction to optimize tax efficiency and regulatory compliance. =============<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....