Buying a Business in Florida

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

Federal and Florida law concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchange occasionally come into play during the purchase of a business

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

A purchaser of a business in Riviera Beach gains a right called "control", which is the right to direct the business operations as they see fit. Control involves ownership of the business assets and customers, along with the company's debts. 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 Florida guidelines define the process of due diligence, and occasionally legal consequences arise when these procedures are not followed properly. However, obedience to the process of due diligence leads to a better informed decision about purchasing the business. And afterwards, it may also help the ownership transfer to go more smoothly.

How Much Will the Business Cost?

The price of a business depends on the value of the ownership stake that is necessary to exert control, and this in turn is determined somewhat by the value of the business property and the type of business. The procedure for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by particular laws in Florida. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Riviera Beach Attorney Help?

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