Buying a Business in New Mexico

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

Federal and New Mexico law concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchange sometimes come into play during the purchase of a business

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

Buying a business in Ruidoso is gaining the right to direct business operations. When a party directs operations as they see fit, their right is called ?control? of the business. Like ownership, control includes the right to all the property of the business as well as the assumption of the 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Ruidoso Attorney Help?

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