Buying a Business in Kansas

Investing in a business can be profitable for companies and private parties. The transaction can be complicated, however.

There are Federal and Kansas laws concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchange that may impact the purchase of a business.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

When someone purchases a business in Junction City, they are actually gaining the right to direct business operations as they see fit. This right is called ?control? of the business. Control entails ownership of all the assets and customer base of the business, but it also includes the responsibility for that company?s debts and liabilities. To balance the positives and negatives, the party buying a business must get a complete picture of the financial position of the business. Through a process called "due diligence", a buyer acquires this understanding. Federal and Kansas guidelines define the process of due diligence, and occasionally legal consequences arise when these procedures are not followed properly. However, the best informed decision about whether to buy the business can only be obtained through obedience to the due diligence process. Added benefits also include a smoother transition once the business is bought.

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 Kansas. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Junction City Attorney Help?

There are unique requirements in Kansas that a party purchasing a business must fulfill. In Junction City, an attorney experienced in Kansas law can inform you about the peculiarities of your investment and outline the cheapest way for you to purchase control.