Business transfer
Business transfer is a critical part of the life of a business. Indeed, it is extremely complex. From the announcement of the sale to the accounting / legal documents to be prepared, including the sometimes intense negotiations to be able to obtain an attractive price, this entire procedure generally takes several months.
A business transfer occurs when the owner sells the company to a buyer. The transfer of a business can take several forms, and even include a deferred payment:
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Assignment of Title: In this case, the title to the business property is transferred to the new owners, resulting in many potential risks
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Transfer of funds: It is often used when the business owns quality real estate. The transferor only sells the activity and keeps the premises, the financial capacity of the buyer is improved.
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Business transfer with seller credit: The buyer pays part of the business in cash and will be granted seller credit on a portion of the amount. This device will allow it to benefit from working capital.
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According to BPI France, the main challenges of transferring a business are:
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On the personal side
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Gain sufficient value to ensure a certain quality of life with the acquisition of sufficient assets for retirement or other projects
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In terms of the company
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Ensure the sustainability of the business by passing it on to a trusted buyer who will at least keep your business and see it develop
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Unfortunately, many business transfer projects drag on for lack of attractiveness of the sector, the region but also and above all for lack of seriousness.
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Our services
SEPEC CONSULTS SAS, with its experience, is able to support you in the sale of your business to allow you to avoid recurring problems. We can:
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Support you in negotiations on the purchase / sale price.
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Advise you in which law firms / accountants to choose.
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Advise you on the type of assignment you want and which would suit you the most according to your situation.
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Offer you alternatives if you think selling your business is the only solution
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Contact us today to take advantage of our expertise.