Business Sales Articles
Expert articles and practical legal guides on business sales for new zealand businesses.
Selling Company Assets To Yourself Before A Sale: Legal Risks In NZ
If you’re preparing to sell your business, it’s normal to start “tidying things up” before you go to market. One common idea we hear from small business owners is: “Can I just...
15 June 2026
Selling A Business As A Going Concern In New Zealand: What’s Included, Benefits & Risks
If you’re getting ready to sell your business, you’ve probably heard the phrase “going concern” thrown around by accountants, brokers, and buyers. In simple terms, a sale of a business as a...
15 June 2026
Buying or Selling a Business in New Zealand: Common Legal Mistakes
Buying or selling a business in New Zealand can go wrong when key legal details are missed. This guide explains common business sale mistakes, from due
13 June 2026
Employee Transfers in New Zealand: Legal Issues for Employers
An employee transfer can create unexpected legal risk for New Zealand employers, especially in business sales, outsourcing changes, and internal
30 May 2026
Legal Rights And Options For Unpaid Invoices In New Zealand
Unpaid invoices are one of the quickest ways to turn a “good month” into a stressful one for a small business. You’ve delivered the work, shipped the goods, or completed the project...
17 May 2026
How To Value Goodwill When Selling A Business In NZ
If you’re selling your business, you’ll quickly realise the sale price isn’t just about stock on hand, equipment, or the lease. A big part of what you’re really selling is the “good...
5 May 2026
How To Value A Small Business In New Zealand: Legal Considerations
If you’re buying or selling a business, one of the first big questions is usually: “What’s it actually worth?” Valuing a small business isn’t just a numbers exercise. In New Zealand, what...
5 May 2026Earn-out Agreements in New Zealand Business Sales
An earn out agreement can help buyers and sellers bridge a valuation gap in a New Zealand business sale, but only if the pricing formula, reporting
21 April 2026Transition Services Agreements in Business Sales
A transition services agreement can keep a business sale on track when the buyer needs short-term operational support after settlement. Here is what New
21 April 2026
How To Buy A Business With No Money In New Zealand
Buying an existing business can be one of the fastest ways to grow - you’re stepping into an operation that (ideally) already has customers, systems, staff and cashflow. But what if you...
21 April 2026
How To Buy A Business In New Zealand: Legal Checklist
Buying an existing business can be a smart shortcut to revenue, customers, staff, systems, and supplier relationships. But when you buy a business (especially if you’re doing it for the first time),...
21 April 2026
How Goodwill Works In New Zealand Business Sales
When you’re buying or selling a business in New Zealand, “goodwill” is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot - and it can have a real impact on what...
17 April 2026
Escrow In New Zealand: What It Is And How To Set It Up
If you’re buying or selling something valuable in your business (like a website, shares, or a whole business), it’s normal to feel a bit stuck between “I don’t want to pay until...
8 April 2026Escrow Accounts In New Zealand: How Escrow Protects Business Payments
When you’re doing a business deal, it’s normal to have that “what if?” feeling in the back of your mind. What if you pay a supplier and the goods never arrive? What...
7 April 2026Legal Due Diligence Checklist for Buying a NZ Business
Buying an existing business can be an exciting shortcut to revenue, customers, systems and staff. But it can also be one of the fastest ways to inherit someone else’s problems if you...
2 April 2026
Do You Inherit Debt When Buying A Business In New Zealand?
Buying an existing business can be a great shortcut to revenue, systems, staff and a customer base - but it also comes with a big question most buyers don’t want to ask...
2 April 2026
Do NZ Companies Pay Stamp Duty On Shares Or Business Assets?
If you’re buying or selling a business in New Zealand, you’ll probably hear someone mention stamp duty on shares at some point - especially if you’ve looked at overseas guides, spoken to...
31 March 2026
Can You Sell AI-Generated Art? Ownership And Commercial Use Rights In NZ
AI-generated art is everywhere right now. If you run a small business, it can feel like a no-brainer: generate a few designs, put them on your website, print them on merch, or...
14 March 2026Can You Reclaim Materials If A Customer Refuses To Pay In NZ?
It’s one of the most frustrating situations in business: you’ve supplied materials (or installed them), you’ve done the work, and then the customer refuses to pay. If you’re a tradie, supplier, manufacturer,...
14 March 2026
Can Pay Be Reduced During A Business Sale Or Restructure In NZ?
If you’re selling your business, buying one, or restructuring to keep the doors open, payroll often becomes the big question. And it’s completely normal to wonder whether you can reduce pay to...
10 March 2026Business Transfer & Restructure Checklist In NZ
Buying a business, selling a business, or restructuring the way your business is owned can be an exciting move. But it can also be one of the fastest ways to stumble into...
8 March 2026Asset Sale Pros and Cons for New Zealand Businesses
If you’re buying or selling a small business in New Zealand, one of the first “big” decisions you’ll face is deal structure - and it can have a massive impact on risk,...
5 March 2026
Letter Of Intent Sample In New Zealand: What To Include And Legal Risks
If you're buying a business, selling a business, raising capital, or negotiating a major commercial deal, you'll often get to a point where both sides want to "capture the deal" before spending...
3 February 2026
How To Sell A Business In New Zealand: Legal Checklist For Owners
Selling your business can feel like a huge milestone - and it usually is. Maybe you’re ready for a new challenge, you’re retiring, you’ve been approached by a buyer, or you simply...
28 January 2026
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