Day 1 to Day 90: After You Buy a Ready-Made Company
Buying a pre-registered company is just the beginning. Once the share transfer is complete, the next 90 days are critical for updating compliance records, banking access, GST details, and operational control. A smooth transition ensures your company is legally secure, audit-ready, and fully operational without future compliance headaches.
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Your 90-Day Roadmap
✅ Day 1 — The Handover
SH-4 signed & stamp duty paid
Share certificates transferred
ROC, GST & bank credentials handed over
Board resolution passed for new ownership
📂 Day 2–7 — Compliance Filings
Form DIR-12 filed with MCA
MGT-1 / Register of Members updated
Statutory registers & director records updated
⚠️ Missing MGT-1 updates can trigger penalties during future ROC inspections.
🏦 Day 8–30 — Banking & Tax Updates
Bank signatory updated
GST authorised signatory changed
TAN/PAN re-verified
First compliance reconciliation completed
🚀 Day 31–90 — Going Live
MOA amendment (if business activity changes)
Trademark/IP transfer
Start operations & invoicing
Prepare for GST, TDS & annual filings
Estimated Post-Purchase Costs
ItemApprox CostStamp Duty0.25% of considerationDIR-12 Govt Fee₹600CA/CS Professional Fees₹15,000 – ₹40,000Bank Signatory Update₹500 – ₹2,000MOA Amendment₹1,000 – ₹5,000
Most buyers spend between ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 during the first 90 days after acquisition.
Common Mistakes First-Time Buyers Make
Skipping MGT-1 updates
Forgetting GST signatory changes
Using old company documents/letterheads
Ignoring pending compliance from previous owners
Operating outside the MOA Object Clause
Why Buyers Choose EquiMerger
Verified, liability-checked companies
7 working days average transfer timeline
Complete document handover support
Post-transfer compliance guidance
Seller indemnity for undisclosed liabilities
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