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Imagine you have spent decades building your Dallas-based company. You have worked through late nights, long negotiations, and more than a few setbacks to get where you are today. Now, the timing finally feels right to consider selling. Buyers are showing interest, and retirement, or perhaps your next big venture, is on the horizon.
Now you have to ask yourself: What will the buyer find when they review your contracts and financials? How much of the sale price will you actually keep after taxes? Will the deal be structured in a way that protects you long after the closing date?
For many business owners, these are the details that can turn an exciting transition into a stressful one. Selling a business in Dallas involves more than shaking hands on a price. The legal and tax considerations behind the scenes will shape the final outcome of your sale and your financial future.
That is where experienced M&A advisors step in. At Kratos Capital, we guide business owners through every stage of the process—from preparing records for due diligence, to structuring the deal, to coordinating with your attorneys and CPAs. Our goal is to help you capture the full value of the company you have built while avoiding unnecessary risks and surprises along the way.
While M&A advisors are not attorneys, part of our job is to guide you through the legal aspects that buyers will scrutinize. We coordinate with your legal team and ensure everything is organized before due diligence begins. Key areas include:
Contract Review and Preparation: Making sure existing vendor, customer, and lease agreements are ready to transfer or renegotiate.
Compliance Checks: Confirming your business is in good standing with state and federal requirements.
Deal Structuring: Helping you weigh the pros and cons of an asset sale versus a stock sale, with input from your attorney and tax advisor.
Taxes can have one of the biggest impacts on what you walk away with after closing. Our advisors work alongside your CPA to make sure tax efficiency is built into the transaction. Common considerations include:
Capital Gains Tax: If you sell your Dallas-based business for a profit, you may be subject to capital gains tax. The strategy you use—such as deal structure or timing—can influence how much you owe.
Sales and Use Tax: Certain asset transfers may trigger sales tax. Understanding these rules ahead of time prevents costly surprises
After-Tax Proceeds: The number that matters most is not just the sale price, but what you keep after taxes. Proper planning can make a significant difference.
A well-prepared business sells faster and at a stronger valuation. Before going to market, we help you focus on:
Financial Record Keeping: Buyers want clean, verifiable records. If your bookkeeping has gaps, we can recommend steps to get everything in order.
Business Valuation: Knowing your company’s fair market value is essential. We coordinate independent valuations so you can set realistic expectations and negotiate from a position of strength.
Operational Readiness: Addressing customer concentration, management succession, and contract renewals can make your business more attractive to buyers.
Dallas is a thriving, competitive market, home to industries ranging from energy and logistics to healthcare and technology. Local market insight matters. Our team has completed hundreds of transactions, giving us the experience to position your business effectively and connect you with qualified buyers across industries.
Selling your business is too important to leave to chance. With Kratos Capital, you get an experienced Dallas M&A advisory team that manages the process from valuation to closing, while working hand-in-hand with your attorneys and tax advisors.
Ready to explore your options? Contact Kratos Capital today to schedule a confidential consultation and learn how we can help you achieve a smooth, successful transition.
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