Buying a Business in Missouri

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

There are specific laws in Missouri and the US that concern negotiations, mergers, acquisitions and securities exchanges. You may need to consider how these laws impact your situation before you buy a business.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Brentwood 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 Missouri guidelines are used to inform both parties, and there may be legal consequences for not following these guidelines 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 purchased.

How Much Will the Business Cost?

The price of a business mostly depends on how much ownership stake is required for control. The value of the business property and the type of business are also important factors. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in Missouri. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Brentwood Attorney Help?

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