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Preparing a business for a future buyer: which part would you most like to understand?
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1 votes • Final resultsYour owner wants to sell to the team. There are two common routes, and only one makes the managers owners.
The tax picture changed last year. Since 26 November 2025, an owner selling to a trust pays Capital Gains Tax on half of the gain (HMRC).
So ask one question early: does the team want to own the business? Our guide explains both routes: bizbritain.com/guides/librar…
How long does a business loan take to get approved? It depends on the type of finance. Here are the rough timescales.
Invoice finance takes time to set up. After that, money typically arrives within 24 hours of a new invoice.
Most delays come from missing figures, a vague purpose and slow replies. Get those ready and apply before you need the money. Our guide: bizbritain.com/guides/librar…
How long does it take to buy a business? Usually two to six months from agreed heads of terms to completion. Here is where the time goes.
If you buy a company's shares, you usually become a director. Companies House now needs a new director to verify their identity before they can be appointed. 78% of director appointments were verified at 30 September.
Start three things before you make an offer: your finance conversation, your ID check and your landlord pack. Our guide sets out every stage: bizbritain.com/guides/librar…
"No franchise fee" lowers the cost of joining. It does not cover the rest of what a franchise costs.
Compare franchises on the total you pay over the whole agreement. Five years is a common first term.
Our guide explains each fee and what a lender checks: bizbritain.com/guides/librar…




