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Buying and selling private companies and businesses
S. Beswick (Bloomsbury Professional, 2018. 529 pages.
This title focuses on the key commercial, tax and legal issues that arise from business sales.
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A good deal
Taxation, No. 4670, 1 November 2018 p14-18
"Maximising the proceeds from the sale of a company requires some forward planning", states the author in this overview of the sale of a business.
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This chapter covers VAT in relation to buying or selling a business.
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A chapter on tax considerations when selling or winding-up an owner-managed company, written for professional advisers.
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Guidance on business asset disposal relief and investors’ reliefs for individuals and trusts, highlighting tax planning opportunities.
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Provides a clear and practical examination of all the key stages involved in the acquisition process, from investigating the target and drafting the sale and purchase agreement to completion of the acquisition. The guide also covers some of the particular factors to be considered in the context of asset acquisitions, share acquisitions and transactions funded by private equity, as well as dealing with aspects of pre- and post-sale intra-group transfers.
Summarises the legal and regulatory issues a listed company needs to consider when contemplating a significant corporate transaction.
A practical guide for those leading or participating in a divestiture transaction team.
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Advice on the key aspects of planning and navigating the process of selling a business. The article highlights the importance of early exit planning, including defining objectives, assessing market value, building a strong management team, streamlining operations, diversifying your customer base and crafting a comprehensive exit plan with the assistance of a skilled team.
Changes by major tech companies to boost user privacy are complicating online marketing - so much so that retailers are now focusing more on keeping existing customers than targeting new ones, a new retail survey suggests.
Article discusses the emotional rollercoaster of selling the business you have built up over many years but have received an offer for that you cannot refuse.
Buying a business (Business Link)
Introduction to buying businesses and franchises. The Business Link website was discontinued in October 2012 but no direct equivalent has been created for GOV.UK. The guidance remains available through the UK Government Web Archive.
Selling your business: your responsibilities (GOV.UK)
Advice from GOV.UK including sections on tax, legal issues, VAT Registration, employees' rights and business partnerships.
Buy an exisiting business
Business Gateway guide to buying a business with guidance that includes the selecting, valuing and due diligence of a company purchase. Business Gateway is a publicly funded service in Scotland.
Buy or sell a business
NI Business Info guides to buying and selling a business and franchises. NI Business Info is a publicly funded service in Northern Ireland.
Close or sell a business
Business Gateway guide on closing or selling a business with separate sections on employee buyouts, the basis, completing the sale, the value and market for the business, understanding contracts and preparing to sell.
Guide to buying or selling a business (Steeles)
Guide from Steeles Law outlining the main considerations that apply in buying or selling a business.
Top tips for companies planning an acquisition (Bytestart)
Ten questions business owners should ask before acquiring another company.
Private Company Price Index (PCPI)
Quarterly newsletter from BDO analysing the price/earnings ratio for private company sales in the UK.
Businesses for sale
Extensive database for entrepreneurs listing businesses for sale in 26 countries. The website provides advice and features on buying and selling a business.
Daltons Business weekly
Listing of businesses for sale searchable by price, sector and location. Features a free business valuation service.
Franchise direct
Directory of franchise opportunities searchable by industry, size of investment or location. Website also has a information section with franchise guides.
Franchise UK
Directory of franchise buisness opportunities for sale. Searchable by industry, size of investment or location. Franchise UK runs a free franchise matching service.
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