Vendor/Sell-Side Due Diligence
Vendor (sell-side) due diligence — preparing the business for sale, fixing issues early and giving buyers a reliable report.
- Estimate Cost
- ₹1,00,000 – ₹6,00,000
- Typical duration
- 30 days
Service overview
Independent due diligence conducted on behalf of business sellers to evaluate financial, legal, tax, and operational positions prior to initiating a sale process or equity capital raise.
Who needs it? / When is it needed?
Business owners, corporate sellers, and founders preparing to sell a business, execute a carve-out, or raise strategic capital.
What to expect from the WCP Professionals
Pre-deal issue identification, vendor diligence report preparation, management presentation support, and Virtual Data Room (VDR) setup and query management.
Key deliverables
Vendor Due Diligence (VDD) Report, Information Memorandum (CIM), Virtual Data Room Index, and Vendor Red Flag Remediation Log.
Standard turnaround time
3 to 5 weeks.
Government fees, timelines & key outcomes
No government fee; the review is advisory.
Key outcomes: a sale-ready business, fewer buyer surprises, a faster deal timetable and stronger negotiating position for the seller.
Forms & filings involved
- No statutory filing
- Outputs include the vendor due diligence report, data room index and disclosure letter inputs
- Corrective filings are made where gaps are found and can be fixed before the sale
Documents required
Historical financial statements, material commercial contracts, tax returns, corporate statutory registers, HR/payroll records, and IT/IP documentation.
What we need from you
Full access to key management personnel, internal financial systems, and external legal and accounting advisors.
Important conditions
Seller commitment to early identification and remediation of internal operational or compliance gaps.
Additional information
Fast-tracks the deal execution process, reduces buyer uncertainty, and minimizes value leakage or price negotiations during final deal closing.
The estimated cost covers indicative professional fees only. Government fees, stamp duty and taxes are payable at actuals.
How it works
- 1. Raise a service enquiry describing your requirement.
- 2. A Relationship Manager reviews it and opens it for bidding.
- 3. Pay into escrow and assign the professional you select.
- 4. Track progress to completion, then accept and release payment.
Frequently asked questions
Why would a seller commission due diligence?
To find and fix issues early, control the narrative, speed up the process and reduce price chips from buyers.
Can buyers rely on a vendor due diligence report?
Often yes, through reliance letters, though many buyers still do confirmatory diligence.
What is a data room?
A secure online repository of documents that buyers review during due diligence.
When should vendor due diligence start?
Before the sale process is launched, ideally several months ahead.