This discussion addresses the transfer of a sole proprietorship business to a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF). It clarifies that the HUF must pay consideration based on market valuation to avoid the difference being treated as a gift. The consensus is that there are generally no significant tax benefits compared to receiving a gift from a relative.
07 June 2024
Will HUF pay any consideration if it acquires a sole properitership business and properiter is co parcener in HUF? Is there any tax benefit of doing it?
07 June 2024
Yes, need to pay as per market valuation; otherwise difference will be treated as gift. As such there won't be any tax benefit, as otherwise gift from relative.