Key Terms Every Australian Business Buyer & Seller Should Understand
Buying or selling a business in Australia involves legal, financial and commercial terminology that can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with the process.
This Business Sale Glossary explains the most important terms in plain English — whether you’re selling a café in Melbourne, buying a cleaning business in Brisbane, acquiring a trade company in Perth, or negotiating a hospitality purchase in Sydney.
Understanding these terms will help you:
● Negotiate confidently
● Avoid common mistakes
● Communicate effectively with
lawyers and accountants
● Structure your deal correctly
Below are the most important concepts in Australian business sales.
● Asset Sale
● Share Sale
● Goodwill
● Vendor Finance
● Earn-Out
● Heads of Agreement
● Due Diligence
● Restraint of Trade
● Working Capital Adjustment
● Business Valuation Multiple
Click on any term to learn more.
