5 teure Fehler beim Unternehmensverkauf!

Many entrepreneurs make the same five mistakes when selling their life's work—and only realize it when it costs them millions! Selling a business isn't just a simple contract signing. It involves obligations that can haunt you for years after the closing. I'll show you what you need to do instead. → Download our free exit checklist: https://b2bforderung.holegal.de/yt/Un... → Discuss your situation directly with us: https://b2bforderung.holegal.de/landing ─────────────────────────── WHAT IT'S ABOUT ──────────────────────────── Business transactions are among the most complex situations you'll face as an entrepreneur – and it's almost always the same mistakes that make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful venture. There's the good deal and the one you'll regret for years. Let me walk you through the 5 most expensive mistakes: Mistake 1 – Starting too late: If you only begin preparing when the buyer is already at your door, you've already lost. With a transaction value of €10 million, a missing holding structure will cost you over €2 million in taxes – but due to the 7-year holding period under Section 22 of the German Reorganization Tax Act (UmwStG), you can't just set up a holding company at the last minute. Mistake 2 – Skimping on advisors: A lawyer is not the same as an M&A advisor. The advisor develops the deal, identifies buyers, and maximizes the purchase price through competition. The lawyer protects you from legal risks. You need both – and they work hand in hand. Mistake 3 – Blindly signing an earn-out agreement: Part of the purchase price depends on your company achieving targets AFTER closing – but YOU are no longer in charge. The buyer can actively influence the key performance indicators. Without protective clauses, you'll lose millions. Mistake 4 – Forgetting your own due diligence: The buyer sends 200-point questionnaires. What you fail to disclose can cost you dearly after closing, through warranty claims and damages. Solution: Conduct vendor due diligence before the buyer arrives. Mistake 5 – Not understanding the warranty catalog: You assure the buyer of a number of facts about your company. If they are false – even without your knowledge – you are liable. Most business owners read the warranty catalog like standard paperwork and end up paying for it years later. The most important message: Most of these mistakes are avoidable if you start early enough and get the right people on your side. Those who plan too late don't just lose points – they lose millions. ──────────────────────────── CHAPTER ────────────────────────── 00:00 5 Mistakes That Will Cost Your Exit Millions 01:23 Mistake 1: Preparing Too Late 02:47 The Holding Structure: 25% vs. 1.5% Taxes 04:04 The 7-Year Lock-Up Period According to Section 22 of the German Reorganization Tax Act (UmwStG) 04:27 Mistake 2: Advisors AND Lawyer – not either/or 06:31 Mistake 3: Blindly signing an earn-out agreement 09:47 How to structure an earn-out correctly 11:50 Mistake 4: Due diligence is also your responsibility 13:33 Mistake 5: Understanding warranties and indemnities 15:05 Conclusion: How to proceed as a seller #business sale #exit #holding #employees #sellingyourcompany #earnout #business succession #entrepreneur #Holegal #corporate law ═════════════════════════ ABOUT HOLEGAL – THE LAW FIRM FOR ENTREPRENEURS ═════════════════════════ Holegal is the law firm for entrepreneurs who are tired of slow, convoluted legal processes. We think like entrepreneurs, respond quickly, and deliver pragmatic solutions instead of lengthy legal documents—from debt collection and corporate law to contract drafting, employment law, data protection law, and trademark law. → Discuss your issue: https://landing.holegal.de/landing → Legal notice: https://holegal.de/impressum