Legal Documentation When Selling Your Business

Selling your business is often a complex process, and some sellers are surprised by the amount of legal documentation required for an M&A transaction. Unlike selling your car or house, which typically just requires one contract or document, the sale of a business usually involves multiple legal documents, most of which may be unfamiliar to sellers. We always recommend you engage an experienced M&A attorney to work through these documents with you. Below, we, along with Phoenix-based law firm Osborn Maledon, share common legal documents you may encounter throughout your sale process, along with expert tips on how to navigate these.

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