Buying a business is a big decision. Without the right support, you risk overpaying, inheriting hidden liabilities, or missing out on growth opportunities. Many buyers struggle with complex accounts, legal paperwork, and negotiating fair terms.
Buying a business is a big decision. Without the right support, you risk overpaying, inheriting hidden liabilities, or missing out on growth opportunities. Many buyers struggle with complex accounts, legal paperwork, and negotiating fair terms.
At Forrester Boyd, we help you make informed decisions when buying a business. Our team combines financial expertise with commercial insight to give you clarity and confidence.
Key Benefits:
Identify the true value of the business before you commit.
Spot risks early with thorough due diligence.
Structure the deal to minimise tax and maximise return.
Get independent business advice tailored to your goals.
Our business acquisition services are designed to support you through every stage of the buying process, ensuring a smooth and successful outcome. Here’s how we can help you:
We help you pinpoint and approach the right acquisition targets to meet your strategic goals.
Receive a detailed valuation to formulate a competitive and informed offer.
Our team can support you with negotiating the terms and structure of the transaction, securing the best outcome for you.
We can prepare comprehensive business plans and financial forecasts to support funding applications.
Collaborate with us to engage potential funders, leveraging our experience to secure the necessary debt or equity.
We conduct rigorous financial and taxation due diligence to identify risks and opportunities.
With over 90 years of experience, Forrester Boyd is one of the leading accountancy and advisory firms in the region.
Our dedicated corporate finance specialists have helped countless business owners make successful acquisitions with confidence.
When buying a business, you should carefully review its financial performance, customer base, contracts, and any outstanding debts. Carrying out thorough due diligence ensures you understand the risks and opportunities before committing. Our advisers can guide you through this process to avoid costly mistakes.
Business valuation is more than just looking at profit and loss accounts. Factors such as goodwill, future earnings potential, assets, liabilities, and market conditions all play a role. At Forrester Boyd, we provide independent valuations so you know the true worth of the business you’re considering.
Yes, an accountant is essential when buying a business. We help identify hidden liabilities, ensure the accounts are reliable, advise on tax-efficient deal structures, and guide you through negotiations. Having professional advice gives you confidence and protects your investment.
Tax is a major consideration in any business purchase. You may need to plan for Stamp Duty, VAT, Capital Gains Tax (if assets are transferred), and ongoing Corporation Tax. We help structure the deal to minimise tax exposure while staying compliant with UK tax law.
Yes, many buyers use a mix of personal savings, bank loans, or investor funding. Lenders will often require detailed financial forecasts and due diligence reports. We can help prepare the information needed to secure funding and advise on the best way to structure your deal.
This depends on your goals and the type of business. Buying shares means taking on the company as a whole (including liabilities), while buying assets allows you to choose specific parts of the business. We’ll assess both options with you and advise on the most tax-efficient and practical route.
The process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, depending on the complexity of the business and negotiations. With the right advisers in place, you can reduce delays and move forward smoothly.
I work with a broad range of businesses, from small owner-managed companies to larger corporate groups and UK subsidiaries of international publicly listed organisations. While I continue to support clients through accounting, taxation and general business advisory, I also advise business owners and management teams on corporate finance and strategic transactions.
As a member of the UK200Group Corporate Finance Panel, I advise on business disposals, mergers and acquisitions, management buy-outs and buy-ins, employee ownership trusts, valuations, and raising finance, supporting clients through each stage of the transaction process.
My role often involves working closely with shareholders and leadership teams to help them prepare for and successfully complete complex deals, ensuring the right structure and outcome for their long-term objectives.
