What are common deal structures when selling a business?

Deals are commonly structured as asset sales or stock sales. In an asset sale you transfer selected assets and liabilities; in a stock sale you transfer ownership of the entire company. 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. Other structures include seller‑financed deals or earn‑outshttps://businessfundinggroup.com/blog/10-steps-to-selling-your-small-business/#:~:text=7. The best structure depends on tax implications, liability transfer and financing requirements—consult legal and tax advisors for guidance. Prime 100 advisors help craft the right deal structure and explore financing options, offering responsive, customer-focused service whenever questions arise.