Arizona Small Business Sale Preparation Guide For Sellers.

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Corporation - Three years corporate tax returns and W-2s for owners payroll.

Proprietorship - Three years federal tax returns.

A Current Financial statement with Profit & Loss and balance sheet.

Financial statements for the past three years (minimum 2 years) with Profit & Loss and Balance sheets.

Copies of all lease obligations (premise and equipment)

A list of all equipment used for ongoing business operation and included in the sale of the business.

Note: A value needs to be placed on the total of all the equipment ( non itemized.) This value should reflect the replacement cost of the equipment at current fair market value considering age, condition and obsolesce factors.

A list of all trade fixtures included in the sale and a total value based on the replacement cost.

A list of all leasehold improvements, at fair value, included in the sale of the business.

Note: A leasehold improvement is an improvement that has been performed on the premise after the lease was executed and the tenant was in possession. I f the unit was built on a turnkey basis or if you are the owner of the real estate there are no leasehold improvements.

A copy of the franchise agreement if applicable.

A list and description of all applicable customer and vendor contracts.

An estimate of the acquisition cost of current marketable inventory that will be on hand for the new owner and adequate for the operation of the business.

Note: The inventory can be included in the sales price or priced separately, either way an approximate estimate of what is needed and will be on hand at the time of the sale is important to ensure a smooth transfer.

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