Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.
Buying an Online Business in Australia: Legal Essentials
Buying an online business can be a smart way to fast‑track growth. You get existing customers, a proven product, and immediate revenue - without starting from zero. But an online business is...
31 December 2025
Time Is Of The Essence: Meaning, Examples and How to Use the Clause
Deadlines can make or break a deal. If your launch date, event date or seasonal delivery slips, you can lose revenue, reputation and repeat customers. That’s why many contracts include a short...
31 December 2025
Business Sale Contract QLD: What You Need To Know
Selling (or buying) a business in Queensland is a big milestone. It’s also a transaction where the details matter - from what’s included in the sale to how employee entitlements, leases and...
30 December 2025
Stamp Duty on a Business Purchase in NSW
Buying a business in New South Wales is exciting - you’re stepping into established operations, brand recognition and (ideally) a reliable revenue stream. But one line item often catches buyers by surprise:...
30 December 2025
What Is A Trigger Event In Business Contracts?
If you’ve ever raised capital, brought in a co-founder, or signed a supply agreement, you’ve likely come across “trigger events”. They’re short clauses that cause something important to happen when a particular...
29 December 2025
Term Sheets: What To Include And How They Work
Whether you’re raising capital, bringing in a co-founder, or selling part of your business, you’ll likely hear one phrase early in the process: “let’s draft a term sheet.” Term sheets are the...
28 December 2025
What Is a Novation Clause? How It Works and When to Use One
If your business signs contracts with customers, suppliers or partners, there may come a time when one party needs to be swapped out. Maybe you sell your business and the buyer needs...
27 December 2025
What Happens to Shares When a Company Is Bought Out in Australia?
If you’re running a company in Australia and a buyer wants to “buy you out”, one of your first questions is likely: what actually happens to the shares? Whether you’re selling your...
27 December 2025
What Does “Associate” Mean Under the Corporations Act?
If you’re running or growing a company in Australia, you’ll eventually come across the term “associate” in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). It looks simple, but the legal meaning is broader than...
26 December 2025
Is Specific Performance an Equitable Remedy in Australia?
When a deal goes off the rails, most business owners immediately think about “getting compensated.” But sometimes, money isn’t what you need. If you’ve sold your business and the buyer refuses to...
25 December 2025
How Small Business Owners Should Do Due Diligence
“Do your due diligence” is advice you’ll hear often in business circles - and for good reason. Whether you’re buying a business, signing a new supplier contract, taking on a commercial lease...
24 December 2025
How To Buy A Restaurant In Australia: Legal Checklist
Buying a restaurant can be an exciting way to step into hospitality with an established brand, fit-out and customer base already in place. Done well, you can fast-track growth and avoid some...
23 December 2025
How to Run a Business Sale Process in Australia
Selling your business is a big moment. You’ve built something valuable - now it’s about exiting in a way that protects that value, minimises risk, and gets you to completion smoothly. If...
23 December 2025
How To Use Seller Financing When Selling Your Business In Australia
Seller financing (often called vendor finance) can be a smart way to close a business sale when the buyer can’t pay the full price upfront. It can widen your pool of buyers,...
22 December 2025
Disclosure Letter in Australia: What It Is and When to Use One
If you’re selling your business (or shares in your company), a key document you’ll hear about is the disclosure letter. It’s a practical tool that reduces risk in a deal. Used well,...
21 December 2025How to Create a New Customer Credit Application Form in Australia
Offering trade credit can help you win bigger customers and grow sales. But extending credit without the right paperwork can also expose your cash flow to real risk. A well-drafted business new...
21 December 2025
How to Buy a Company in Australia
Buying a company can be the fastest way to grow, enter a new market, or add new capability to your business without starting from scratch. But acquisitions come with moving parts: deal...
21 December 2025
Understanding Shareholder Oppression Claims In Australia
When relationships between co-founders or investors break down, it can quickly spill over into the day-to-day running of your company. In Australia, minority shareholders have a powerful legal avenue called a “shareholder...
20 December 2025
Innocent Misrepresentation In Australia: What Businesses Should Know
Most small businesses don’t set out to mislead anyone. But a well‑meaning sales promise, a product spec you believed was accurate, or a misunderstanding about timelines can still cause legal headaches if...
20 December 2025
Selling a Business Checklist in Australia
Deciding to sell your business is a big milestone. It’s the reward for years of work and, with the right process, it can also be a smooth and valuable exit. But selling...
19 December 2025
Letter of Intention (LOI) in Australia Explained
If you’re negotiating a deal - buying a business, partnering with another company, or entering a major supply arrangement - you’ll often want to “get something down on paper” before drafting the...
19 December 2025
Chattel Sale of Business: What It Means and How It Works
Selling a business doesn’t always mean selling the company itself. In many deals, the buyer only wants the business assets - the equipment, stock, brand and goodwill - not the shares or...
18 December 2025
Share Sale Agreement Template In Australia: What To Include
Buying or selling shares in a private company is a big step for any small business. Whether you’re bringing in a new investor, exiting entirely, or selling down a portion of your...
18 December 2025
Letter of Intent Template in Australia: How To Draft One
When you’re negotiating a deal, you don’t always want to jump straight into a full contract. Sometimes you need a clear, written outline of the commercial terms so everyone is on the...
16 December 2025
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