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Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.

If your company has served its purpose and you’re ready to close it in an orderly, tax‑efficient way, a Members Voluntary Winding Up (often called an “MVL”) could be the right path....

Thinking about buying back shares from your company’s existing shareholders? A private company share buy-back can be a smart, flexible way to simplify your cap table, return surplus capital, or facilitate an...

Whether you’re buying a business, onboarding a key supplier, investing in a startup or preparing for your own sale, business due diligence is how you reduce risk and make confident decisions. Done...

If you’re growing your business, signing new customers, or negotiating with suppliers and investors, chances are you’ll come across a “change of control” clause. It can look simple on the page, but...

Thinking about selling your business, restructuring, or moving to a new premises but still locked into an existing lease? In New South Wales, you can often transfer (assign) your commercial lease to...

Looking at a labour hire business for sale and wondering how to assess it, close the deal and stay compliant? You’re not alone. Buying an established labour hire firm can be a...

If you offer goods or services on credit, lease equipment, or take deposits before delivery, you’re taking on risk. A Personal Property Securities Act (PPSA) security interest lets you legally “secure” what...

As your business grows, relationships change. You might switch suppliers, sell a part of your business, restructure entities in your group, or transfer a long-term service contract to a new provider. When...

Buying an existing business can be a faster path to growth than starting from scratch. You get customers, systems and revenue from day one - but you also need the right funding...

Selling or buying a business can stall if the buyer can’t get enough funding upfront. That’s where vendor finance can bridge the gap - the seller agrees to accept part of the...

Ending a business partnership is a big decision. Whether you’ve outgrown the structure, your goals have changed or a dispute can’t be resolved, dissolving a partnership the right way will help you...

If your business offers trade credit, leases equipment, or takes deposits before delivery, you’re taking on risk. A security interest is one of the most practical ways to protect your position and...

If you’ve seen “POA” pop up in contracts, emails or price lists and wondered what it actually means for your business, you’re not alone. In Australia, POA commonly has two business meanings:...

If you sell products or services in Australia, “warranties” are part of everyday business. They set clear promises about quality, performance or support - and they help build trust with your customers...

Selling or buying a business as a “going concern” can be a smart way to transfer an operating venture without disruption - and, if done correctly, it may also be GST-free. Whether...

Purchasing a business can be a smart way to fast‑track growth. You’re stepping into an existing customer base, systems, and revenue - without starting from scratch. But buying a business is also...

If you’re exploring investment, selling part of your company, or bringing in a strategic partner, you’ll quickly hear the term “information memorandum.” It sounds technical, but it’s simply a structured document that...

Shareholder relationships can power a small company’s growth - or derail it when trust breaks down. If a minority shareholder feels pushed out or treated unfairly, “oppressive conduct” under the Corporations Act...

If you’re growing, bringing in investors, or thinking about selling your company down the track, you’ll quickly run into “change of control” clauses. They pop up in supplier contracts, SaaS subscriptions, finance...

Thinking about putting your business up for sale? Getting a business to sell is more than finding a buyer and negotiating a price. The strongest deals are built on preparation, clean records,...

Selling your small business is a big milestone. Whether you’re moving on to a new venture, planning retirement, or looking to capitalise on the value you’ve built, a well-managed sale of business...

When a dispute pops up in your business, it can be stressful and time-consuming. A well-drafted deed of settlement can close the loop quickly and let you get back to business. But...

If you have one or more co-owners in your company or family business, a buy sell agreement is one of the most practical risk management tools you can put in place. It...

In business, it’s common to shake hands on the broad strokes and plan to “sort the details later.” You might call it an agreement in principle, a term sheet, a heads of...
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