Buying a Business in Illinois

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

Specific regulations concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations or securities exchanges may be implicated when you buy a business. These areas are all governed by Federal and Illinois law.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Tuscola is actually the buying 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 buyer to make his decision. This picture is gained through a process called "due diligence". Through due diligence, federal and Illinois guidelines are used to inform both parties, and there may be legal consequences for not following these guidelines properly. Following the process 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 the right of control will cost depends on how much ownership stake is required. The value of the property of the business may add to the price as well. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in Illinois. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Tuscola Attorney Help?

There are unique requirements in Illinois that a party purchasing a business must fulfill. In Tuscola, an attorney knowledgeable in Illinois law can inform you about the peculiarities of your investment and outline the cheapest way for you to gain control.