E-commerce · Deal Structure
Asset versus equity purchase implications
Published · Reviewed by The Diligence Standard Team · Updated
Transaction form changes account continuity, contracts, permits, liabilities and tax treatment.
Records to reconcile
- Proposed structure
- Entity-held assets and contracts
- Platform and regulatory change rules
Warning signal
The parties select structure for tax or convenience without testing operating continuity.
Transaction impact
A nominally safer structure may require new accounts or lose valuable rights.
Response
Coordinate financial, legal, tax and platform analysis before fixing structure.