Should I buy assets only or take over the whole company entity?

Lawyer mentioned asset deal vs share deal. Pros and cons for SME buyers?

165 views
1 answer
0 me too

0 me too Reply

1 Answer

Threaded · top answers first

Top answer

Zubair Hadir 2 months ago

Asset deals limit legacy liabilities; share deals can keep licenses/contracts but inherit risk. For messy SMEs, buyers often prefer assets + selected contracts.

Tax, stamp, and license transfer costs change the math — involve a commercial lawyer early.

Related: asset purchase vs share purchase business, SME acquisition structure

5 helpful Reply