When to sell, what to sell and who to sell to?  Just a few of the many questions you will need to consider when selling your business.  Theoretically straightforward, in reality selling requires extensive, detailed and careful planning.

From the outset, PKF would work with you to understand your aspirations for the sale.  We can determine and discuss a realistic valuation of the business and compare and reconcile this with your expectations.  If you are seeking a minimum value, we will help establish if this is realistic.

If your input is requested in the business after its sale, we can help establish an equitable timescale.  We can also help you weigh up the pros and cons of deferred or conditional consideration and alternative non-cash forms of payment.

Furthermore, we will help put in place any necessary capital gains and inheritance tax planning.

Using our research capabilities and extensive business connections, we can identify potential buyers for your business (both UK and overseas, trade and financial), which we will evaluate in detail to establish an agreed list to be contacted.

If you would like to discuss how we may be able to help you, please contact a member of the corporate finance team on 01473 320792.