Financial, Legal & Tax Due Diligence
Integrated due diligence across financial, legal, and tax streams — giving you complete deal intelligence before you commit. JCA's DD reports are trusted by PE funds, family offices, and strategic acquirers across India.
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100+
DD mandates completed
3 streams
Financial · Legal · Tax
15–20 days
Standard DD timeline
Red-flag
Report included always
Three Streams, One Integrated Report
Financial Due Diligence
Quality of earnings analysis, working capital review, net debt assessment, and normalised EBITDA — giving you a clear picture of actual financial performance vs reported numbers.
Legal Due Diligence
Review of corporate structure, title to assets, material contracts, pending litigation, IP ownership, regulatory licences, and employment obligations.
Tax Due Diligence
Assessment of direct tax (income tax, TDS), indirect tax (GST, customs), and transfer pricing compliance — identifying contingent tax liabilities and exposures.
Why Due Diligence Protects Your Deal
Uncover Hidden Liabilities
Systematic review of financials, contracts, and compliance records surfaces liabilities the seller may not have disclosed — protecting your investment.
Risk-Adjusted Valuation
DD findings are translated into deal price adjustments, escrow requirements, and indemnification provisions — ensuring the price reflects actual risk.
SPA Protection Clauses
DD findings directly inform representations & warranties and specific indemnities in the SPA — giving you contractual protection for identified risks.
Negotiation Leverage
Documented findings give the buyer factual grounds for price renegotiation or walk-away — shifting the information asymmetry in your favour.
Integration Roadmap
Post-acquisition integration requirements — compliance gaps, system differences, licences to transfer — identified during DD and planned proactively.
Investor Confidence
PE and VC investors require DD as a condition of funding. JCA's reports meet institutional investor standards — accelerating investment committee approvals.
How JCA Conducts Due Diligence
Scope & Data Room Setup
Define DD scope with client. Prepare document request list. Set up secure virtual data room (VDR). Agree on timeline and reporting format.
Management Presentation
Attend management Q&A session. Understand business model, competitive position, and key risks from management perspective.
Financial Analysis
Review 3–5 years of audited financials and management accounts. Analyse revenue quality, cost structure, working capital, and capex. Normalise EBITDA for one-off items.
Legal Review
Review constitutional documents, material contracts, litigation register, IP ownership, employment agreements, and regulatory licences.
Tax Review
Review income tax assessments, GST returns, TDS compliance, transfer pricing documentation, and any pending notices or assessments.
Data Room Q&A
Raise clarification queries with the target/seller through the VDR. Track and follow up on all open items.
Red-Flag Report
Prepare a concise red-flag report summarising key findings, risk rating, and recommended deal adjustments. Delivered in 15–20 working days.
Deal Support
Support legal counsel in incorporating DD findings into SPA representations & warranties and specific indemnities. Advise on price adjustment and escrow mechanisms.
Why Choose JCA for Due Diligence?
Integrated 3-Stream DD
Financial, legal, and tax DD from one team — no information silos, no contradictory findings.
ICAI + Bar Council
CA and advocate professionals on every engagement — full statutory coverage.
15–20 Day Delivery
Standard DD completed in 15–20 working days — faster when deal timelines require.
Investor-Ready Reports
Reports formatted to PE/VC institutional standards — accepted by most investment committees without re-work.
Fixed-Fee Mandate
Transparent fixed-fee pricing per stream — no surprise billings on complex engagements.
Sell-Side DD Too
Vendor DD (sell-side) prepared for sellers wanting to speed up buyer diligence and command a premium price.
Pan-India Coverage
Physical and virtual DD across all Indian jurisdictions — factory visits, court searches, and regulatory filings verified on-site where needed.
Confidential Process
NDA-bound teams; VDR access controls; no information shared beyond the engagement team.
Frequently Asked Questions
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