Due Diligence

Business Advisory & Structuring

Due Diligence

Comprehensive financial, legal, and tax due diligence for acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures — identifying risks before you commit.

What is Due Diligence?

Due diligence is the process of independently verifying the financial, legal, and tax position of a business before an acquisition, investment, or joint venture. It protects buyers and investors from undisclosed liabilities, inflated valuations, and hidden risks. Skipping or rushing due diligence is one of the most common — and costly — mistakes in business transactions.

AccentTax Consulting conducts thorough due diligence across financial, tax, legal, and operational dimensions — providing a clear, actionable report that identifies risks, quantifies liabilities, and informs your negotiation position. Our multi-disciplinary team covers all aspects of due diligence in a coordinated, efficient process.

At a Glance

Who is this for

Acquirers, investors, PE/VC funds, joint venture partners, and lenders evaluating a business or investment

Governed by

Companies Act, 2013 | Income Tax Act, 1961 | GST Laws | FEMA, 1999 | Labour Laws | Sector-specific regulations

Estimated timeline

Standard due diligence: 3–4 weeks | Comprehensive due diligence: 6–8 weeks

Our fee

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Why Choose This Service?

Key advantages of engaging AccentTax Consulting for Due Diligence.

Risk Identification

Uncover hidden liabilities, contingent claims, and compliance gaps before they become your problem post-acquisition.

Negotiation Leverage

Due diligence findings inform price adjustments, representations and warranties, and indemnity provisions.

Informed Decision

A clear, objective assessment of the target business — enabling confident go/no-go decisions.

Post-Acquisition Planning

Due diligence findings inform integration planning — identifying areas requiring immediate attention post-close.

How It Works — Our Process

Simple, transparent, and fully managed by our team.

1

Scope Definition

We agree the scope of due diligence — financial, tax, legal, operational — based on the transaction type and risk profile.

2

Data Room Review

We review all documents provided in the data room — financial statements, tax returns, contracts, licenses, litigation.

3

Management Interviews

Key management interviews to understand the business, identify undisclosed issues, and verify data room information.

4

Analysis & Findings

Findings analysed and quantified — tax exposures, legal risks, financial adjustments, and operational issues.

5

Due Diligence Report

Comprehensive report delivered — executive summary, key findings, risk matrix, and recommendations.

6

Transaction Support

We support negotiations — advising on price adjustments, representations and warranties, and indemnity provisions.

We handle everything — you just provide documents.

Documents Required

Financial statements for 3–5 years (audited)
Income tax returns for 3–5 years
GST returns for 2–3 years
All material contracts (customer, supplier, employment)
Statutory registers and ROC filings
Litigation and dispute details
Licenses and regulatory approvals
Related party transaction details
Employee details and HR policies

Don't have all documents ready? Contact us — we'll guide you step by step.

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Estimated Timeline

Standard (financial + tax): 3–4 weeks | Comprehensive (all dimensions): 6–8 weeks

Timeline depends on the quality and completeness of the data room. Incomplete data rooms extend the timeline.

Professional Fee

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All fees exclude 18% GST. Transparent pricing, no hidden charges.

Frequently Asked Questions

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