Buying a Business in South Dakota

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

There are Federal and South Dakota laws concerning mergers, acquisitions, negotiations and securities exchange that may impact the purchase of a business.

What Parts of the Business Am I Buying?

When someone buys a business in Box Elder, they are actually gaining the right to direct business operations as they see fit. This right is called ?control? of the business. Control entails ownership of all the assets and customer base of the business, but it also includes the responsibility for that company?s debts and liabilities. 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 South Dakota guidelines are used in the process of due diligence, and not following these guidelines can lead to legal consequences. However, obedience to the process of due diligence leads to a better informed decision about buying the business. And afterwards, it may 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. The process for how the right of control can be transferred or modified is defined by specific laws in South Dakota. Procedures may make buying a business more or less expensive than simply the market value of its assets.

How Can a Box Elder Attorney Help?

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