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Merger vs Slump Sale vs Share Purchase, Section 50B, Section 47 Tax & Stamp Duty Guide

Merger vs Slump Sale vs Share Purchase: Strategic Tax and Stamp Duty Comparison for Indian Corporates

An exhaustive strategic masterclass comparing the three primary modes of corporate acquisition and restructuring in India: Court-approved Merger/Amalgamation under Sections 230–232 of the Companies Act, Slump Sale of an undertaking as a going concern under Section 50B of the Income-tax Act, and direct Share Purchase. Details capital gains taxation, carry-forward of unabsorbed losses under Section 72A, GST implications, and state-wise stamp duty optimization with assureFinancials.

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