Buying a Business in Oregon

Buying 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.

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

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

A buyer of a business in Ashland 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 buyer will want a complete picture of the financial position of the business. Through a process called "due diligence", a company's financials become clear. Federal and Oregon guidelines are used in the process of due diligence, and not following these guidelines can lead to legal consequences. However, due diligence will lead to a better informed decision concerning whether you want to buy the business. Also, it will help the business to transition more smoothly to new ownership.

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. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in Oregon. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Ashland Attorney Help?

Oregon poses unique demands that a party purchasing a business must meet. Attorneys practicing in Ashland are knowledgeable in Oregon law, and can find the cheapest way for you to purchase control of a business.