insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Página 151

BUSINESS

BUYING
OR SELLING
A BUSINESS?

AT WILKINS KENNEDY, WE HAVE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN THE DEMAND FOR OUR
SERVICES WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING AND SELLING BUSINESSES. THESE TRANSACTIONS
COME IN MANY FORMS INCLUDING RETIREMENT SALES, STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS
OR MERGERS, MANAGEMENT BUY-INS OR BUY-OUTS, AMONGST OTHERS.
Whatever the reason might be, selling and buying
businesses requires practical knowledge and
expertise from someone who has a depth of
knowledge in this field, as there are all sorts of
things to consider.

business, and this can be a crucial process that
requires professional expertise and knowledge.
There will be a way to structure any taxes arising
from the transaction, but an accountant will be
able to help you out with this.

BUYING A BUSINESS

SELLING A BUSINESS

If you decide to buy a business, or indeed invest
in one, then there are several factors you need
to take into account. It is a complicated process,
especially if this is your first time, so it is important
that you know what you are looking for – and
how to negotiate.

Circumstances will vary from business to business,
so you need to make sure that you are obtaining
the correct advice from an accountant. If you are
thinking of selling up you will also need to consider
elements such as:

Securing the right deal
When it comes to mergers and acquisitions, the
path can be fraught with all sorts of risks, but
there is also a lot to consider in terms of what
you wish to gain from a merger, what the acquiring
company’s conditions are, and whether you are
interested in pursuing