Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for australian businesses.
Buying a Business in Australia: Key Legal Steps
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...
24 November 2025
What Is An Information Memorandum In Australia?
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...
23 November 2025
Oppressive Conduct Under The Corporations Act
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...
22 November 2025
Change Of Control Clauses In Australia: What Businesses Should Know
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...
21 November 2025
How To Prepare Your Business For Sale In Australia
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,...
21 November 2025
How to Manage a Sale of Business in Australia
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...
21 November 2025
Deed Of Settlement Template: What To Include & How To Use (Australia)
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...
21 November 2025
Buy-Sell Agreement in Australia: What It Is and How to Set One Up
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...
20 November 2025
Are Agreements to Agree Enforceable in Australia?
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...
20 November 2025
Novation Deed: What It Is, When To Use It, And How To Do It Right
If your business needs to swap out a party to a contract - for example, when you’re selling your business, changing suppliers, or transferring a client agreement to a new entity -...
20 November 2025
What Does Escrow Mean?
If you’re buying or selling a business, transferring shares, or managing a high‑value contract, you’ll likely hear the term “escrow.” Escrow is a simple concept with a big role in reducing risk....
19 November 2025
How To Transfer a Commercial Lease in Australia
Need to move on from your current premises or sell your business but the lease still has time to run? Transferring a commercial lease can be a smart way to hand over...
19 November 2025
What Is a Voidable Contract in Australia?
Contracts power almost every part of your business - from supplier relationships to software subscriptions and customer agreements. But what happens if something went wrong when the contract was formed, and you...
17 November 2025
What Does "Novated" Mean?
If you’re running a business in Australia, there’s a good chance you’ll hear the term “novated” sooner or later - usually when a contract needs to move from one party to another,...
16 November 2025
35 Questions To Ask When Buying a Business in Australia
Buying a business can be a faster path to growth than starting from scratch. You get customers, systems and revenue from day one. But a good business on paper can hide big...
16 November 2025
Sale Agreement Template: Key Inclusions And Tailoring For Australia
When you’re selling goods, services, or even your entire business, the document that keeps everything clear and enforceable is your sale agreement. Templates can be a great starting point. They save time,...
16 November 2025
Using A Trust To Reduce Capital Gains Tax In Australia
If you’re building a business in Australia, you’ve probably heard that “putting it in a trust” can help with tax. When it comes to capital gains tax (CGT), a trust can be...
14 November 2025
How To Wind Up A Trust In Australia
Trusts are a common way for Australian small businesses and family groups to hold assets, run a business and manage risk. But there comes a time when a trust has served its...
13 November 2025
How Seller Financing Works in Australia
Seller financing (often called “vendor finance”) can be a smart way to bridge the gap between what a buyer can pay today and the full price you agree for a business sale....
12 November 2025
Understanding Drag Along Rights in Australia
If you’re building a company with co-founders or early investors, you’ll eventually think about your exit. A clean sale is often the goal - but it can be hard to get there...
11 November 2025
Understanding Sunset Clauses in Australia
Deadlines can keep a deal moving. But when projects drag or approvals stall, you need a clear “longstop” so everyone knows what happens next. That’s where a sunset clause comes in. For...
11 November 2025
Business Acquisition in Australia: Legal Steps to Buy a Business
Buying an existing business can be a smart way to grow quickly, expand into new markets or take your first step into business ownership with an established customer base. But a business...
11 November 2025
How to Demerge a Small Business in Australia
Sometimes the best way to grow is to split. If part of your business is ready to stand on its own, a demerger can separate business lines, reduce risk, unlock value for...
10 November 2025
Information Memorandum Template: What To Include In Australia
Getting investor interest or selling part (or all) of your business often starts with a clear, compelling and legally sound Information Memorandum (IM). If you’re a small business owner in Australia, an...
9 November 2025
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