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# [Business Acquisition Lawyer](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/business-acquisition-attorney)

 Written by [Michelle L. DelMar, Esq.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/author/michelle-l-delmar-esq) | Jan 11, 2016 7:11:02 PM

# **Business Acquisition Checklist for Buying or Selling a Business**

The following is a general checklist of issues that typically should be addressed in a Business Acquisition Agreement, when buying or selling a business.

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- Formation of new Legal Entity or Entities (for purposes of, for example,  acquiring the Business Assets, purchase property, enter into lease, etc.).
- Offer to Purchase, Term Sheet and/or Letter of Intent: consider whether it will be binding or non-binding and understand the benefits and disadvantages of each.
- Due Diligence.
- Understand the difference between a Business Asset Sale vs. Stock Purchase and Sale
- Business Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement
- Real Estate issues: Purchase & Sale Agreement, Negotiations with Seller, Title Issues, or Lease, if Lease Assignment or New Lease, Negotiations with Landlord.
- Intellectual Property Rights for Sale:  Trademark, Domains, Designs, Web Site, etc.
- Inventory Purchase issues: usable versus non-usable; cost.
- Components and Issues specific to the type of Business you are purchasing.
- Local and State Permitting; Establishment License
- Supplies: Types of Supplies; Supplier/Vendor information and contracts.
- Employees: Terms of Employment; Termination or Retention issues.
- Cleaning Company for the Premises of the Business

It is important to have advice from experienced professionals when purchasing or selling a business.  Such professionals include legal counsel, tax professionals and may include others specific to your industry.

 

Learn more: Related Article: [Business Purchase and Sale Legal Services | Expert Guidance & Consultation](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/blog/business-purchase-and-sale-legal-services)

Consult a competent experienced Business Acquisition Lawyer to discuss your specific situation.  [Click here to schedule a consultation with Michelle DelMar, Esq.](https://www.contactmylawyer.com/contact/),  Business Purchase and Sale Lawyer.

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