Due diligence is a process of verification, investigation, or audit of a potential deal or investment opportunity to confirm all relevant facts and financial information and to verify anything else that was brought up during an M&A deal or investment process. Due diligence is completed before a deal closes to provide the buyer with an assurance of what they’re getting.

Documents Required During Company Due Diligence

• Memorandum of Association

• Articles of Association

• Certificate of Incorporation

• Shareholding Pattern

• Financial Statements

• Income Tax Returns

• Bank Statements

• Tax Registration Certificates

• Tax Payment Receipts

• Statutory Registers

• Property Documents

• Intellectual Property Registration or Application Documents

• Utility Bills

• Employee Records

• Operational Records