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title: Should I buy the assets or the company’s stock?
description: Asset purchases let buyers select assets and avoid certain liabilities; stock purchases transfer the entire company. Corporations may allow either, while LLCs typically require asset sales. Prime 100’s customer service team is ready to help.
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# Should I buy the assets or the company’s stock?

## Choosing between asset and stock acquisitions

In an asset purchase you acquire selected assets and liabilities, which can help you avoid unknown liabilities and optimize depreciation. In a stock purchase you acquire the entire legal entity and its liabilities. Sole proprietorships, LLCs and partnerships must be sold as asset sales, while corporations can be sold as either asset or stock saleshttps://www.score.org/resource/blog-post/due-diligence-and-valuation-process-when-buying-a-business#:~:text=Purchasing. Asset purchases are common because they let buyers choose which assets and liabilities to assume. Consult legal and tax advisors to determine which structure is best for your situation. Prime 100 advisors help craft the right deal structure and explore financing options, offering responsive, customer-focused service whenever questions arise.

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