Asset Sale vs. Stock Sale: What Transfers in a Business Sale?
Compare asset and stock sales by what the agreement transfers, then identify the contracts, debt, permissions, and tax records that still need review.
Business Sale Offer Terms: What Changes Seller Cash
After an offer arrives, the headline price is only one part of the decision. These guides explain the records and terms that can change seller cash, retained obligations, timing, and the questions to settle before closing.
6 published articles
Coverage for active offers
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Tax & structure - 02
Deal terms Enterprise Value vs. Equity Value: What Changes Closing Cash
Enterprise value, equity purchase price, and cash at closing describe different parts of a business-sale offer. Read the agreement-defined adjustments before comparing headline prices.
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Transition Transition Services Agreement: How to Set Services and End Dates
Plan a transition services agreement by naming each temporary service, cost input, buyer migration owner, and evidence that lets support end.
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Tax & structure Capital Gains Tax on a Business Sale: How to Prepare an Estimate
Prepare a business-sale tax estimate by tying the agreement, allocation, asset basis, depreciation history, and payment terms to the same transfer.
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Buyers & process How to Review a Business Sale Letter of Intent
Review a business-sale LOI before signing by separating expected closing cash, deferred value, open definitions, buyer conditions, and exclusivity dates.
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Tax & structure Who Files Form 8594 After a Business Sale?
Read the IRS Form 8594 instructions for a business sale, including the class sequence, contingent consideration, and records that remain relevant after closing.