To qualify as a bulk deal, the transaction needs to account for at least 0.5% of the total shares of the company, irrespective of the value of the trade. Block deals, on the other hand, require a minimum of 5,00,000 shares, or ₹10 crores in value.
While most states have repealed their bulk sales statutes, in some states across the U.S., such as California, Delaware, Illinois, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the practice of bulk sales compliance remains alive and well.
Block transfer This is where a group of employees elect to transfer funds from a legacy pension into their new pension scheme, often prompted by their employer, adviser or new provider.
The New Jersey Bulk Sale Act (N.J.S. -38) (the “Bulk Sale Act”) applies to many types of transactions and can expose purchasers, transferees and assignees (each a “Purchaser”) to all of a seller's State tax liabilities.
Bulk sales laws are meant to protect creditors from businesses that sell assets in an attempt to avoid paying creditors and, in some cases, to prevent businesses from evading sales taxes.
The purchaser of business assets, other than in the ordinary course of business, must notify the State at least 10 business days in advance of the sale. This will allow an escrow to be established if the seller has potential tax obligations. To report a bulk sale, file form C9600 .
Sales tax - applies to retail sales of certain tangible personal property and services. Use tax - applies if you buy tangible personal property and services outside the state and use it within New York State. Clothing and footwear under $110 are exempt from New York City and NY State sales tax.