In an asset purchase, the purchaser only acquires the assets and liabilities it identifies and agrees to acquire and assume from the seller. If you find a lien, you may use Form C50, Notice of Business Transfer, or send a copy of the lien along with related purchase agreement pages.The successor is liable whether the purchase price is paid or the assets are transferred prior to or after notification from the commissioner. A corporation may sell, lease, transfer, or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of its property and assets in the manner provided in section 302A. The general rule is that a buyer of assets is not responsible for a seller's liabilities simply due to the ownership of the assets. In an asset sale, the business itself sells all of its assets (cash accounts, inventory, accounts receivable, contract rights, licenses, customer lists, real.