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Seller guide

How to Sell a Business in Portugal

A clear process for preparing and selling your business in Portugal.

Prepare your business for sale

A strong sale process starts before the listing goes live. Buyers value clarity, credible information and a business that can continue operating smoothly through the transition.

1. Establish your objectives

Decide what matters most: price, speed, confidentiality, continuity for the team or a particular handover period.

2. Organise key information

Prepare recent accounts, management information, assets and liabilities, customer concentration, employee information, contracts and licences.

3. Understand value

Value depends on profitability, growth, risk, sector, assets and the business’s ability to operate without the current owner.

4. Create a confidential listing

Present the opportunity clearly without revealing sensitive information too early, then qualify buyers before sharing more detail.

5. Negotiate and complete

Agree price, payment structure, what is included, warranties, transition support and timetable. Obtain legal and tax advice before signing a binding agreement.

Comprar Empresa helps you present your opportunity to prospective buyers.