Business Sale Structuring & Exit Strategies

Successfully exiting a business requires careful planning, financial structuring, and strategic decision-making to maximize value while ensuring a smooth transition. Whether through a full sale, merger, management buyout (MBO), or strategic divestment, an effective exit strategy aligns with financial, operational, and tax considerations.

Key Aspects of Business Sale & Exit Strategies

✅ Choosing the Right Exit Route

• Trade Sale – Selling to a competitor or strategic buyer.

• Management Buyout (MBO) – Sale to the existing management team.

• Initial Public Offering (IPO) – Transitioning into a publicly listed company.

• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) – Consolidating with another entity.

✅ Tax & Financial Optimization

• Structuring the sale to minimize corporate tax and capital gains tax liabilities.

• Transfer pricing considerations for cross-border transactions.

• Evaluating deferred payment structures, earnouts, or stock-based deals.

✅ Legal & Regulatory Compliance

• Due diligence on financials, contracts, and liabilities to ensure a risk-free transaction.

• Adhering to UAE Commercial Companies Law & competition regulations.

• Complying with Economic Substance Regulations (ESR) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws.

✅ Valuation & Deal Structuring

• Conducting independent business valuation to determine fair market value.

• Structuring deals for optimal price realization and risk mitigation.

• Ensuring non-compete clauses and brand protection strategies.