{"id":180668,"date":"2023-05-02T02:47:35","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T01:47:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/?p=180668"},"modified":"2024-05-20T02:47:24","modified_gmt":"2024-05-20T01:47:24","slug":"going-concern-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legalvision.co.uk\/business-sale-purchase\/going-concern-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Selling Your UK Company as a Going Concern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Selling a UK company as a going concern is a popular exit strategy for business owners. A going concern is a business expected to continue operating for the foreseeable future. Selling it as such means that the new owner can continue to operate the business without interruption. This type of sale offers several benefits for both sellers and buyers. This article will explore the benefits of selling your UK limited company as a going concern.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Enhanced Value<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant benefits of selling your UK company as a going concern is that it can increase the value of the business. This is because when you sell a going concern, you sell an established business with a successful track record. This makes it more attractive to potential buyers, who are often willing to pay a premium for an established company with a proven track record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"box box--icon box--info\">\n    <p>Selling as going concern also means the new owner can continue operating the business without interruption. This reduces the company&#8217;s risk of losing customers, contracts or employees during the transition period, which can negatively impact its value.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Reduced Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of selling a UK company as a going concern is that it reduces the risk for both the seller and the buyer. As the seller, marketing your business as a going concern means you can exit it without worrying about its future viability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new owner can take over your business with its existing contracts, assets and employees, meaning they can hit the ground running without worrying about starting from scratch. 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