Sell Your Company
SELL YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE UK’S #1 IN COMPANY SALES
Thinking about how to sell your business? We sell more companies on behalf of founders, CEOs, and shareholders than any other UK-based company, with a proven track record across a wide range of sectors.
Our expert team supports you at every stage of the transaction, from preparing your business for sale and identifying the right buyer to negotiating terms and completing the deal.
Whether you’re planning a full exit, partial sell-down, or private equity investment, we help you maximise value, protect confidentiality, and turn years of hard work into the results you deserve.
WHAT SETS OUR COMPANY SALES ADVISERS APART
Selling your company with KBS Corporate provides you with access to one of the UK’s most active and experienced teams of business sales advisers.
With 25+ years in operation, we sell more companies than any other UK-based company-sales adviser – and in 2025 alone have sold over 249 companies, which is 322% more than the next closest UK adviser. This gives you a clearer, more confident route to sell your company.
Our deal leaders are entrepreneurs who have built, sold, and secured investment for their own companies, so whether you’re pursuing an outright sale, a quick deal, a partial sell-down, or private equity funding, you’ll be supported by people who’ve experienced the journey themselves.
This same performance also ranks us #1 in Europe and #3 globally, offering the reassurance that your business sale is backed by one of the world’s strongest advisory services.
MAKE A CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY
ACHIEVE MAXIMUM VALUE WHEN YOU SELL YOUR COMPANY
Selling your company may sound daunting at times. However, it’s a process we know inside out, having built and sold many ourselves.
That’s why we’ve carefully constructed a streamlined, experience-based process tailored to your specific requirements. We help you find the right buyer and approach the market in a way that maximises your company’s valuation.
Our specialist team can lead all aspects of selling your business, providing you with the resources and expertise required for a successful exit strategy.
MAKE A CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRYSix common motivations for selling a business
Every business owner has their own reason for selling, whether it’s an outright business sale, partial exit, or strategic investment. Here we cover six of the most common motivations for selling a company and how our tailored approach can help you achieve the best outcome.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO SELL A COMPANY
Legal services. Tax advice. Aftersale financial information and planning. We can facilitate all aspects of the transaction. That’s why our service is trusted by vendors and buyers all over the world.
Sell your company with us, and you will be in the hands of our dedicated experts. All of whom are qualified in a variety of key disciplines including accountancy, corporate finance, business management and marketing.
We have experience in completing every type of transaction across all industries and sectors. We maintain strong relationships with an extensive depth of acquirers spanning across all sectors. We create market-leading presentation material to showcase your company and its value drivers, making it as attractive as possible to buyers.
MAKE A CONFIDENTIAL ENQUIRY5 KEY STAGES IN SELLING YOUR BUSINESS
1. PREPARATION & VALUATION
We can help you get sale-ready by organising key financial and operational information, identifying your company’s value drivers, and positioning the business for a strong valuation.
2. FINDING BUYERS
Using our extensive UK and international network, we match you with serious buyers and showcase your company in a way that builds interest and encourages competitive offers.
3. NEGOTIATION
Negotiations are fully handled on your behalf, from managing offers to shaping the structure of the deal, ensuring your priorities stay front and centre and you secure the best possible terms.
4. LEGAL & TAX
From due diligence to final contracts, our trusted sister companies within the group can manage the legal and tax process for you, should you wish to utilise their services, keeping everything compliant and in your best financial interests.
5. HANDOVER
Whether you’re stepping back fully or staying on for a short transition, we guide you through the handover to keep everything clear and running smoothly.
I WANT TO SELL MY COMPANY – FAQs
Still have questions? Our FAQ section brings together the answers we’re most often asked as the 2025 Mid-Market Corporate Finance Team of the Year, helping you understand what to expect before you sell your business.
It depends on your company’s size and the circumstances of the business sale. A relatively straightforward sale may happen in months, while more complicated situations – involving disputes between shareholders, for example – can take longer. What matters most is that the sale is done properly.
We’ll take time to consult with you, building a relationship that equips us with the knowledge required to deliver a successful outcome. Finding the right acquirer can take longer but matching you with a buyer who meets all your objectives is essential.
You’ll have several options when selling your business. Many owners choose to sell the entire company to a trade buyer looking to expand, while others attract interest from private equity, which is ideal if you’re looking to step back gradually rather than exit fully.
We also have vast experience of MBO, MBI and EOT (Employee Ownership Trust) sales, among an array of ‘alternative’ transaction types. Our relationships with a wide network of UK and international buyers allows you to study all possibilities.
Before approaching the market, you’ll need to organise the key information a buyer will review during due diligence. A business sales adviser can help you clarify your objectives, prepare financial and commercial documents, strengthen your workforce structure, and clarify the status of any key contracts or leases. You can learn more in our expert guide, ‘how to sell my business’.
The value of your business is influenced by both internal and external factors. Interested buyers will consider your financial performance, operational set-up, and growth potential, while current market conditions determine how profitable your company can be. With our insight into existing trends, we can help position your company at the right time to achieve its optimal value. See our company valuation guide here.
Yes. There are a broad range of prospective buyers with varying interests, so you don’t have to commit to a full sale if you want to maintain some involvement and control in the company. Our company sales experts maintain long-standing relationships with buyers who can offer flexible company sale options, including partial share sales.
Yes. Debt simply becomes another factor to consider during negotiations. We’ll lead discussions with interested parties to ensure any debt attached to your company is reflected in the final valuation in a way that satisfies everyone involved in the deal.
This includes Bounce Back Loans, which can remain with the company in a share sale or be repaid before completion if the buyer prefers a cash-free, debt-free deal.
Find out more in our guide: Selling a distressed business.
During due diligence when selling a business, buyers will verify your company’s financial and operational standing. To support a smooth sale, you’ll need to ensure all liabilities are settled or disclosed, contracts and agreements are in order, and key operational and legal information is easily accessible. To build buyer confidence and reduce delays, ensure you communicate clearly and be transparent throughout the process.
Yes. Even if you are selling to a friend or relative with a valuation agreed, everything should be in writing and legal protocols executed correctly. A solicitor ensures the sale is legally binding and helps avoid potential disputes during or after the process.
You can learn more about the company sale legal process here.
The tax aspect requires significant consideration. If you sell your company for a profit, you will have to pay Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on anything above your tax-free allowance. Business Asset Disposal Relief (BADR) applies a 14% CGT rate on the first £1m of qualifying profit, until 6 April 2026 when the rate rises to 18%. For any gains outside of this limit, the CGT rate is 24%.
K3 Tax Advisory, our sister company, has a team of specialist advisers who can help you mitigate tax implications and understand how much of the proceeds you’ll retain when you sell your business.
See our Autumn 2025 Budget key takeaways for expert analysis on how the CGT changes announced in 2024 are shaping exit planning for business owners.
There are several costs to consider, including adviser fees for marketing your business and securing a sale, as well as solicitor fees when conducting due diligence. We offer a tailored, bespoke service, with competitive rates that fairly reflect our involvement in the sale.
If you’d like to discuss costs specific to your business, make a confidential enquiry.
The next steps depend on the structure of your final agreement with the buyer. You may decide to stay on in a leadership role, take on a consultancy handover, or step away entirely to enjoy the rewards of your hard work. Learn more about what to do after the sale of your company.
