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Buying or selling a business

Buying or selling a business

Each year, about 300,000 businesses in the United States change ownership. One of the most legally-complicated things you can do in California is to buy or sell a business. Let an experienced Orange County business attorney – someone with substantial experience representing both buyers and sellers – help you buy a business or sell your business.

Safeguarding Your Interests and Ensuring Legal Compliance

You’ll want an experienced business lawyer who can see to it that your long-term interests are safeguarded, that the transaction is fully legally compliant, and that the process moves along smoothly and with the least possible interference. If you’re buying or selling a business in Orange County or anywhere in California – or considering it – talk first with a good business lawyer.

The Advantages of Buying an Existing Business

Taking over an existing business is usually easier and less risky than starting up your own brand-new operation. Of course, if you purchase an existing business, you must learn about any problems or potential problems the business is experiencing.

Thorough Due Diligence with the Help of a California Business Attorney

What is the current condition and financial history of the operation? Has it been sued? Are claims pending? Let an experienced California business attorney help you find and compile the facts you’ll need to make the right decisions. When you purchase a business or start up a new business, a business attorney will also help you with matters that include zoning, licensing, permits, and more.

Long-Term Legal Support for Business Owners

When the transaction is complete, you’ll want to retain the services of an experienced business attorney for the long haul, because you’ll have business-related legal questions and needs for as long as you own the company.

Selling Your Business in California: Tax Implications and Legal Support

If you’re selling your business in California, you’ll also want an attorney’s help. When you sell a business, you can incur a big tax obligation, but an experienced business lawyer can sometimes find ways to reduce that amount. You’ll also need an attorney to ensure that the legal paperwork is prepared properly and that the closing is a smooth, interference-free process.

Consult an Orange County Business Attorney Today

Whether you are buying or selling a California-based business, don’t even begin the process before speaking about the transaction with an experienced Orange County business attorney.