Protection: Ready for Due Diligence
Governance, legal structure, and transferability. The final touch for a saleable business.
Governance & Rights
Clear structures build trust – with successors, buyers, and employees.
Clear ownership and decision-making paths.
- Articles of association current
- Voting rights documented
Clear competencies and representation rules.
- Bylaws in place
- Power of attorney regulated
Adherence to all relevant regulations.
- Data protection (GDPR)
- Industry-specific regulations
Identified and documented risks.
- Risk register maintained
- Insurance up-to-date
Contract Structures
All important contracts must be transferable and current.
Customer Contracts
Long-term customer relationships contractually secured.
Supplier Contracts
Important supplier relationships secured.
Employment Contracts
Key employees retained and motivated.
IP & Licenses
Intellectual property protected and documented.
Transferability
A business is only worth as much as it can function without you.
Preparation
Documentation of all critical processes and knowledge holders.
Transition Phase
Gradual handover with defined timeline.
Complete Handover
The business runs without the former owner.
Handover Checklist
Due Diligence Readiness
Buyers check everything. Be prepared.
- All contracts at hand
- Finances fully documented
- Legal risks identified
- Succession plan clarified
- Owner-dependency without plan
- Missing documentation
- Unclear contract situations
- Hidden risks
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