When you are looking into buying or selling a business, there are really only two options:
- To buy or sell the assets of the business
- To buy or sell the shares of the company that run the business
The first is known as an asset sale; the second is a share sale. There are tax advantages to both.
1. Asset Sales
An asset sale is where you buy the assets of a business, such as furniture, equipment, accounts receivable, inventory and leasehold improvements. ... Read More