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 buys a business in Goodland, 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 gains this understanding. The process of due diligence uses Federal and Kansas guidelines to protect both parties. If these guidelines are not followed, a party may be found in breach of a legal duty. However, obedience to the process of due diligence leads to a better informed decision about buying the business. And afterwards, it may also help the ownership transfer to go more smoothly.

How Much Will the Business Cost?

Control of a business is sold for an amount that is necessary for a party to acquire an ownership stake. The value of the business property and the type of business factor in to determine the exact price. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in Kansas. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Goodland Attorney Help?

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