Get Agreement for Sale of Liquor Store Business including Liquor License

A Business Purchase Agreement is a contract used to transfer the ownership of a business from a seller to a buyer. It includes the terms of the sale, what is or is not included in the sale price, and optional clauses and warranties to protect both the seller and the purchaser after the transaction has been completed.

In an asset purchase, the buyer agrees to purchase specific assets and liabilities. This means that they only take on the risks of those specific assets. This could include equipment, fixtures, furniture, licenses, trade secrets, trade names, accounts payable and receivable, and more.

List of all assets included in the sale including fixtures, furnishings, equipment, machinery, inventories, accounts receivable, business name, customer lists, goodwill, and other items; also includes assets to be excluded from the sale, such as cash and cash accounts, real estate, automobiles, etc.

Provisions of an APA may include payment of purchase price, monthly installments, liens and encumbrances on the assets, condition precedent for the closing, etc. An APA differs from a stock purchase agreement (SPA) where company shares, title to assets, and title to liabilities are also sold.

An asset purchase involves the purchase of the selling company's assets -- including facilities, vehicles, equipment, and stock or inventory. A stock purchase involves the purchase of the selling company's stock only.

With an asset purchase, the seller must realize capital gains or loss on the assets sold. The buyer gets a corresponding tax benefit in the form of a stepped-up tax basis for the assets purchased, allowing the buyer to take larger amounts of depreciation allowances in the future than would otherwise be possible.

Discuss Information with the Business Owner. ... Determine the Profits of the Business. ... Examine the Business's Budgets. ... Identify the Business's Hard Assets. ... Identify the Business's Intangible Assets.

Written offer (through a broker) with refundable good faith deposit of $1,000. Purchase price (subject to due diligence) Down payment (cash and/or outside financing) Terms and conditions on the balance due, which will be financed by seller.

Pay a Visit. Start your inquiry with a visit to the establishment. ... Conduct Research. ... Make Contact. ... Prepare. ... Calculate the Value.

A letter of intent (LOI) is a document declaring the preliminary commitment of one party to do business with another. The letter outlines the chief terms of a prospective deal.