Frequently asked questions
Whilst you don’t legally need to have a solicitor in order to sell your business, a solicitor can provide valuable guidance and assistance throughout the process, ensuring that all legal requirements are met and protecting your rights and interests. A solicitor can help you navigate any potential legal complexities and ensure the transaction proceeds smoothly.
The legal cost of selling your business depends on the complexity of the sale and how your solicitor works out their rates. Sometimes, a solicitor may take a percentage of the business sale value. It’s worth talking to your legal expert about how they charge for business sale work, as well as considering all the other costs like an accounting expert.
Selling a business as a going concern means that the business is being sold with the intention of continuing its operations and maintaining its current customer base. When selling a business as a going concern, it is important to ensure that all necessary assets, contracts, and licenses are transferred to the buyer so that they can continue operating the business seamlessly.
An average timeline for selling a business could be 6-12 months, but you can speed this up by having all of your paperwork and financials in order, picking a great solicitor to help you process all the paperwork and choosing the right time to sell.
Valuing a business involves assessing various factors to determine its worth. One common method is the financial approach, which involves analysing the business's financial statements, cash flow, and profitability.
Another approach is the market approach, which compares the business to similar companies that have recently been sold to determine its value.
The asset-based approach values the business based on its tangible and intangible assets, such as inventory, equipment, intellectual property, and goodwill.
