Seeking Guidance on Asset Transfer Paperwork for Business Transition

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April 03, 2024

by a searcher from American University in Fairfax, VA, USA

I'm stepping in to take over a friend's company as she retires. The company is a small enterprise with revenues below $1 million and maintains healthy profit margins. Instead of a cash transaction, this transfer is driven by shared passion and the intention to potentially transition the business into a nonprofit in the future.

Could you advise on the necessary paperwork for such a transfer? Is an asset purchase agreement appropriate, even with a nominal payout?

P.S.: Would anyone be able to share a simplified version of their asset purchase agreement?Or suggest someone who can do this efficiently, preferably a small firm or one man operation.

Thanks.

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from Villanova University in West Chester, PA, USA
^redacted‌ A stock purchase or membership interest transfer would be more simplified if the biggest concern is simplicity, but that doesn't have all the protections of a stock purchase agreement or asset purchase agreement. Legally, you do have to have a certain amount of documentation to buy a business regardless of size - the governing transaction documents (usually multiple), certificates and consents. I'd be happy to discuss this further if you'd like.
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from American University in Fairfax, VA, USA
Thank you. I have replied to your DM.
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