Due Diligence

Because Behind Every Deal Lies a Truth Waiting to Be Verified

In the fast-paced world of business expansion and consolidation, Mergers & Acquisitions may look like bold strategic leaps on the surface—but beneath them lies a complex undercurrent of compliance, risk, and hidden liabilities. Every deal is a promise—but it's due diligence that tests whether that promise is built on granite or quicksand.

Without a forensic financial and regulatory examination, M&A transactions can lead to inheritance of tax liabilities, legal disputes, non-compliance, or valuation mismatches—mistakes that don't just cost money, they can sink businesses post-closure.

At Anuj Desai & Associates, we operate as your risk radar and compliance compass, uncovering what numbers alone cannot tell. Our role is to ensure you buy with confidence, sell with clarity, and merge without regret.

Our Due Diligence & M&A Services Include:

Financial, Tax & Legal Due Diligence

We conduct a deep diagnostic review of the target entity's books, tax positions, statutory filings, litigations, and internal controls—revealing red flags, contingent liabilities, and compliance gaps before you sign the dotted line.

Valuation Review & Financial Assessment

We validate revenue recognition, asset quality, working capital, and cash flow sustainability—ensuring the numbers reflect reality, not projections dressed for the occasion.

Regulatory & Tax Compliance Checks

From income tax and GST to FEMA and company law, we examine the compliance history and existing exposures—preventing post-deal surprises and statutory backlogs.

Structuring of M&A Transactions

We advise on optimal deal structures—slump sale, share purchase, asset transfer, or amalgamation—balancing tax efficiency, legal compliance, and regulatory approvals.

Post-Deal Integration Advisory

We guide the consolidation of accounting systems, tax registrations, contracts, and governance frameworks—making the integration seamless and compliant.

In high-value transactions, what you don't know can hurt you the most. Due diligence is not an expense—it's insurance against costly surprises. M&A without it is like navigating a storm without radar—attractive on the map, but dangerous in execution.

At Anuj Desai & Associates, we help you cut through the deal-making dazzle and get to the truth—because in business, real value lies in what's verifiable, not just what's promised.