Asset purchase is to limit the purchaser's responsibility for the liabilities and obligations of the seller. Line 1: Enter the name, address, and Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the other party (either the purchaser or seller).In an asset sale, the new owner purchases the business's physical assets. The seller retains all rights to the legal entity. So when tangible personal property is part of an asset sale, the parties have to determine whether an exemption covers the asset sale.