Buying a Business in Alabama

Purchasing a business can be an beneficial investment for both individuals and companies. However, the transaction is much more complicated than a traditional purchase.

Purchasing a business occasionally involves laws concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations or securities exchanges. These fields are governed by Alabama and Federal law.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Saraland is actually the purchasing of a right called "control". With this right, a party can direct business operations as it sees fit, it acquires ownership of business assets, and it assumes liability for all business debts. In order to protect the interests of all parties, there must be an accurate and complete picture of the financial position of the business. This picture of the company's financials is acquired through a process known as "due diligence". Federal and Alabama guidelines define the process of due diligence, and occasionally legal consequences arise when these procedures are not followed properly. Following the procedure of due diligence faithfully, however, leads to a better informed decision about the purchase of the business. It can also help the ownership transfer to go more smoothly.

How Much Will the Business Cost?

How much a business will cost varies on the type of business, how much ownership stake you need to assert control, and the value of the business property. The procedure for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by particular laws in Alabama. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Saraland Attorney Help?

In Alabama, the law poses requirements for a party purchasing a business to fulfill. An attorney experienced in Alabama law practicing in Saraland can help you comply with these laws and acquire control of the business you want to buy as cheaply as possible.