The number of offers to buy companies with a history has been growing steadily lately against the backdrop of an increase in demand for them. Like any company, An LLC with a history has its pros and cons. Let's consider both, So that you can make a decision to buy such a company or open your own company "from scratch".
Why buying a ready-made company is a good deal
There are a number of points, in which an already existing company with a turnover wins in comparison with a newly created one:
- Companies can participate in competitions and tenders, that were registered at least six months ago.
- When cooperating with large customers, you will need to provide reporting documents and zero statements are not suitable here.
- Banks are much less likely to block company accounts, that exist on the market 2 years and more.
- For an organization that has existed for more than 6 months, It is much easier to get a bank loan.
- Deferred payment from suppliers is most often granted to companies that are at least 2 years old.
Buying an existing company with a certain background gives the new owner certain preferences, which are developed over the years. Newly created organizations are significantly inferior to companies with a history in terms of relationships with counterparties, customers and banks.
What disadvantages can be expected when buying an existing LLC
At the same time, the acquisition of a company "with a past" may be accompanied by unpleasant consequences for the new owner. Most of them can be avoided with a careful assessment of the acquired legal entity.
What to check before buying:
- Balance sheet and statement of financial results of the organization. With careful checking, illegal schemes can be identified, tax evasion, accounts payable.
- Tax reconciliation for 3 years before purchase.
- Reconciliation of data on counterparties to search for payables and receivables.
- HR documents – from local acts to orders and statements.
- Статус руководителя.
- Картотеку арбитражных дел по компании и реестр исполнительных производств.
В ходе такой перекрестной проверки может оказаться, что существующая история компании вовсе не сыграет в пользу нового собственника, а принесет ему новые хлопоты.
Поэтому приобретать действующие организации следует осторожно, внимательно изучая документы и состояние дел в компании до заключения сделки. Если времени и ресурсов на такие проверки нет, рекомендуем искать подходящие ООО с историей в каталогах проверенных юридических компаний. Это гарантирует прозрачность сделки и отсутствие скрытых неприятностей.
