The document discusses the tax implications of converting a sole proprietorship or firm into a company under section 47(xiii) of the Indian Income Tax Act. Some key points: 1) All assets and liabilities of the sole proprietorship/firm must be transferred to the company. The sole proprietor/partners must receive shares of the company. 2) The sole proprietor/partners must hold at least 50% of voting power and shares in the company for 5 years. 3) If these conditions are not fulfilled, exemptions will be withdrawn and any previously un-taxed capital gains will be taxed in the hands of the company. 4) A case study is provided