Buying a Business in Arkansas

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 Arkansas and Federal law.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Clarksville 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. A complete picture of the financial position of the business is important for the purchaser to make his decision. This picture is acquired through a process called "due diligence". Federal and Arkansas 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 Arkansas. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Clarksville Attorney Help?

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