Buying a Business in Oklahoma

Purchasing a business can yield great profits in the future. However, individuals and companies looking to buy businesses should be aware of the complications of the transaction.

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 Oklahoma law.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

A purchaser of a business in Wagoner gains a right called "control", which is the right to direct the business operations as they see fit. Control involves ownership of the business assets and customers, along with the company's debts. To make his decision, a purchaser will want a complete picture of the financial position of the business. Through a process called "due diligence", a company's financials become clear. Through due diligence, federal and Oklahoma guidelines are used to inform both parties, and there may be legal consequences for not following these guidelines properly. Following the procedure 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?

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. There are particular laws in Oklahoma that dictate procedure for how the right of control of a company can be transferred and modified, and these procedures may make buying the business cheaper or more expensive, depending on a variety of factors.

How Can a Wagoner Attorney Help?

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