Buying a Business in Mississippi

Purchasing a business can be a worthwhile investment, but whether it is purchased by an individual or another company, the transaction is complicated.

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

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Tupelo 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. Accordingly, the party purchasing a business will want a complete picture of the financial position of the business. Through a process called "due diligence", the financials of the company are disclosed. Federal and Mississippi guidelines are used in the process of due diligence, and not using these guidelines can lead to legal consequences. 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 bought.

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 Mississippi. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Tupelo Attorney Help?

Mississippi poses unique demands that a party purchasing a business must meet. Lawyers practicing in Tupelo are experienced in Mississippi law, and can find the cheapest way for you to purchase control of a business.