Blog: Selling Your Business in Australia: A Certum Advisory Guide
Selling a business is a major milestone for any Australian business owner. Whether you’re retiring, moving to a new venture, or ready for change, understanding the process is key to achieving the best outcome.
At Certum Advisory, we guide business owners through every stage of the sale — from preparation to settlement — ensuring clarity, compliance, and maximised financial results.
10 Key Steps to Selling Your Business
1. Be Ready – Understand your goals, financial expectations, and timeline.
2. Build Your Advisory Team – Work with accountants, lawyers, brokers, and Certum to coordinate the sale.
3. Understand Tax & Legal Obligations – Plan for capital gains tax, GST, leases, contracts, and employee obligations.
4. Prepare Your Business – Clean financials, resolve liabilities, and streamline operations to enhance value.
5. Get a Valuation – Determine a realistic price using professional appraisals.
6. Create an Information Memorandum – Present your business clearly and transparently to potential buyers.
7. Market Strategically – Attract qualified buyers while protecting confidentiality.
8. Navigate Negotiations & Due Diligence – Certum ensures your interests are protected during this critical stage.
9. Finalise the Contract – Review structure, GST treatment, and sale conditions for optimal outcomes.
10. Settlement & Transition – Smoothly hand over assets, licences, and systems with all obligations met.
How Certum Advisory Can Help
We provide:
- Tax-optimised sale planning
- Financial preparation and compliance checks
- Negotiation support and due diligence guidance
- Coordination with your broker and lawyer
- Post-sale planning to protect your wealth
Selling a business doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Certum Advisory ensures a confident, informed, and financially smart exit.
Contact us today to discuss your business sale strategy.
