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Historically, stamp duty in Gujarat was predominantly levied on the transfer of physical assets or formal court-approved merger orders. The revised definition means that even a share purchase agreement (SPA), if it leads to a change in the management or control of a company, could now attract stamp duty under the Gujarat Stamp Act. ## **Key Implications for Businesses and Dealmakers** This expanded scope of “Conveyance” carries several critical implications: - **Increased Transaction Costs:** Depending on the asset composition of the company (movable versus immovable assets), stamp duty ranging from 2% to 4.9% may now be applicable. This could significantly increase the overall transaction costs for M&A, private equity, and buyout deals involving companies with a nexus to Gujarat. - **Influence on Deal Structuring:** The new provisions may compel dealmakers to re-evaluate how share-based acquisitions and corporate restructurings are structured. There will be a greater need for meticulous planning to assess and potentially mitigate stamp duty liabilities. - **Broader Legal Widening:** This change is part of a broader trend of widening the application of stamp duty law in Gujarat. The Act now also covers NCLT orders under Sections 230–234 (relating to compromises, arrangements, and amalgamations), Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) resolution plans, and fast-track mergers under Section 233 of the Companies Act, 2013. ## **Navigating the Complexities** Given the broadened scope, it is now imperative for dealmakers, corporate advisors, and legal professionals to carefully assess how stamp duty liabilities might be triggered, especially in transactions where Gujarat has a jurisdictional nexus. The amendment raises interesting questions regarding its interplay with complex multi-state or cross-border restructurings. 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