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Fees and commissions when selling a business in Switzerland: what to really expect
Selling a business in Switzerland involves various costs: broker commissions (3-10% of the price), advisory fees, legal costs and tax burden. Understanding these costs allows you to budget your project correctly and avoid unpleasant surprises during the transaction.
How long does it take to sell an SME in Switzerland?
Selling an SME in Switzerland takes on average between 6 and 24 months, depending on the size of the company, the sector of activity and the quality of preparation of the file. This timeframe includes finding buyers, negotiations and legal finalisation. Anticipating and properly preparing your sale can significantly reduce this timeframe.
What to do after selling your business? Successful transitions of Swiss entrepreneurs
Selling your business raises an essential question: what comes next? Between active retirement, a new entrepreneurial project, mentorship or progressive handover, several paths are possible. Anticipating this transition and clarifying your motivations allows you to take the leap with peace of mind.
No one wants to take over my business: why some SMEs cannot find a buyer
Your business has been for sale for months without finding a buyer. Several factors can explain this situation: a price disconnected from the market, too much dependence on the current owner, an incomplete file or insufficient visibility. This article diagnoses the common causes and proposes a concrete relaunch plan to put your SME back on the market.
Owner dependency: how to make your business sellable when everything depends on you
Owner dependency is the primary barrier to selling an SME. When everything depends on you, buyers see a major risk and reduce their offer or walk away. This guide presents a gradual disengagement plan over 12-24 months to make your business sellable.
Selling your business in Switzerland: the 7 stages of the process, from decision to signing
Selling your business in Switzerland is a structured process that unfolds in 7 key stages, from the initial decision to the final signing. This guide details each phase of the sale process, with indicative timelines and practical advice to prepare and successfully complete the transfer of your SME.
Selling your business after 60: retirement planning and tax optimisation
Selling your business after 60 involves specific financial, tax and psychological challenges. Rigorous planning enables you to optimise the sale proceeds, coordinate AHV and 2nd pillar, and prepare serenely for the transition to retirement.
Comparison of SME succession platforms in Switzerland: Leez versus Remicom, Businesstransfer, Firm4sale, RelevePME and others
Choosing the right platform to sell your SME in Switzerland is a strategic decision. This comparison analyses Leez, Remicom, Businesstransfer, Firm4sale, RelevePME and other solutions according to objective criteria: pricing, visibility, security and technology.
Taking over a business in rural areas: overlooked opportunity or trap?
Taking over a business in rural areas offers real advantages: lower acquisition prices, quality of life and public subsidies. However, the limited customer base, isolation and logistical challenges require a suitable buyer profile and rigorous analysis before taking the plunge.
Acquiring a company with a partner: how to structure the partnership?
Acquiring a company with a partner multiplies skills and shares risks, but requires rigorous structuring of the partnership. Capital distribution, role definition, shareholders' agreement and exit scenarios: five legal and human questions to settle before signing.
The 6 questions a banker always asks before financing a business acquisition
Obtaining bank credit to acquire a business requires rigorous preparation. Swiss banks systematically ask six key questions to assess the viability of your project. Understanding these questions and knowing how to answer them significantly increases your chances of obtaining the necessary financing.
How to value data and intellectual property in an SME?
Intangible assets often represent a significant portion of an SME's value, but remain difficult to identify and quantify. Patents, customer databases, algorithms and technical know-how constitute valuation levers that are often underestimated. This guide helps you identify, value and present these assets to maximise the sale price.
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