Buying a Business in North Dakota

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

Purchasing a business occasionally involves laws concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations or securities exchanges. These fields are governed by North Dakota and Federal law.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

The purchase of a business in Grand Forks 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. In order to protect the interests of all parties, there must be an accurate and complete picture of the financial position of the business. This picture of the company's financials is acquired through a process known as "due diligence". In the process of due diligence, Federal and North Dakota guidelines are used to inform both parties. If there is a violation from these guidelines, one party may be held legally accountable. 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 North Dakota. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Grand Forks Attorney Help?

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