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Agreement For Sale Of Business Sole Proprietorship
"I need an Agreement For Sale Of Business Sole Proprietorship for selling my retail hardware store in Cape Town, with specific provisions for transferring existing supplier contracts and a 3-year restraint of trade clause, planned completion date March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Seller (sole proprietor) and Purchaser with full legal details
2. Background: Brief description of the business, its nature, and the intention to sell and purchase
3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms used in the agreement and rules of interpretation
4. Sale of Business: Core clause confirming the sale and purchase of the business as a going concern
5. Purchase Price: Details of the purchase consideration, payment terms, and payment method
6. Effective Date: Specification of when the sale becomes effective and business transfer occurs
7. Due Diligence: Provisions for the purchaser's investigation of the business and verification of assets/liabilities
8. Assets and Liabilities: Detailed description of what is included and excluded in the sale
9. Employee Matters: Treatment of employees and transfer of employment contracts as per Section 197 of the LRA
10. Warranties and Representations: Seller's warranties regarding the business, assets, liabilities, and operations
11. Handover and Transition: Process for business handover and transition period arrangements
12. Restraint of Trade: Restrictions on the seller's future business activities
13. Compliance and Licenses: Transfer of permits, licenses, and compliance obligations
14. Dispute Resolution: Mechanism for resolving disputes between parties
15. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including notices, breach, termination, etc.
1. Lease Assignment: Required if the business premises are leased and the lease needs to be transferred
2. Intellectual Property: Needed if the business owns or uses significant IP assets
3. Third Party Contracts: Include if there are material contracts that need to be assigned or novated
4. Stock in Trade: Required if the business carries significant inventory that needs special provisions
5. Earn-out Provisions: Include if part of the purchase price is contingent on future performance
6. Environmental Matters: Necessary if the business has environmental compliance obligations
7. Information Technology: Include if the business relies heavily on IT systems and software licenses
8. Competition Law Compliance: Required if the transaction meets competition law thresholds
1. Schedule 1 - Asset Register: Detailed list of all tangible and intangible assets included in the sale
2. Schedule 2 - Excluded Assets: List of assets specifically excluded from the sale
3. Schedule 3 - Employee Information: Details of all employees, their terms of employment and benefits
4. Schedule 4 - Financial Statements: Recent financial statements and management accounts of the business
5. Schedule 5 - Contracts: List of all business contracts to be transferred
6. Schedule 6 - Intellectual Property: Details of all IP assets included in the sale
7. Schedule 7 - Licenses and Permits: List of all business licenses, permits and registrations
8. Schedule 8 - Lease Details: Details of any premises lease agreements
9. Appendix A - Due Diligence Findings: Summary of due diligence investigation results
10. Appendix B - Handover Checklist: Detailed list of items and tasks for business handover
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Retail
Professional Services
Manufacturing
Construction
Hospitality
Agriculture
Technology
Healthcare
Real Estate
Automotive
Education
Food and Beverage
Consulting
Transportation
Personal Services
Legal
Finance
Compliance
Risk Management
Operations
Commercial
Mergers & Acquisitions
Due Diligence
Business Development
Corporate Strategy
Business Owner
Managing Director
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Legal Counsel
Business Development Manager
Commercial Director
Risk Manager
Compliance Officer
Operations Manager
Financial Manager
Business Broker
Mergers & Acquisitions Manager
Corporate Lawyer
Transaction Advisor
Due Diligence Specialist
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