alleryStart learning →A drawback of an asset purchase in many countries is
ATax on asset transfers
BInheriting all liabilities
CLoss of tax losses
DSkipped due diligence
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Tax on asset transfers
Many jurisdictions tax transfers of the individual assets, whereas stock deals can often be structured to avoid this.
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