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Asset Sale ChecklistList of Assumed Contracts.List of Liabilities Assumed.Promissory Note.Security Agreement.Escrow Agreement.Disclosure of Claims, Liens, and Security Interests.List of Trademarks, Trade Names, Assumed Names, and Internet Domain Names.Disclosure of Licenses and Permits.More items...?
Generally, in an asset purchase, the purchasing company is not liable for the seller's debts, obligations and liabilities. But there are exceptions, such as when the buyer agrees to assume the debts, obligation or liabilities in exchange for a lower sales price, for example.
Under General Corporation Law, a foreign corporation or a limited liability company must register with the State Department of Puerto Rico before conducting business locally.
In an asset purchase, the buyer will only buy certain assets of the seller's company. The seller will continue to own the assets that were not included in the purchase agreement with the buyer. The transfer of ownership of certain assets may need to be confirmed with filings, such as titles to transfer real estate.
A U.S. company that wishes to do business in Puerto Rico may choose to either form a new subsidiary entity or register an existing company. In order to determine the best option, the company should consult an attorney familiar with tax laws and the company's business activities and structure.
An asset purchase involves just the assets of a company. In either format, determining what is being acquired is critical. This article focuses on some of the important categories of assets to consider in a business purchase: real estate, personal property, and intellectual property.
Puerto Rico offers businesses the security and stability to operate in a US jurisdiction, while providing an unmatched variety of tax incentives that make it an attractive destination for businesses, large and small.
Commonwealth taxesAll federal employees, those who do business with the federal government, Puerto Rico-based corporations that intend to send funds to the US, and some others also pay federal income taxes (for example, Puerto Rico residents who earned income from sources outside Puerto Rico.
Parts of an Asset Purchase AgreementRecitals. The opening paragraph of an asset purchase agreement includes the buyer and seller's name and address as well as the date of signing.Definitions.Purchase Price and Allocation.Closing Terms.Warranties.Covenants.Indemnification.Governance.More items...
In an asset sale, a firm sells some or all of its actual assets, either tangible or intangible. The seller retains legal ownership of the company that has sold the assets but has no further recourse to the sold assets. The buyer assumes no liabilities in an asset sale.