How to Buy a Business Without Costly Surprises

Get legal guidance before you commit so you can avoid hidden liabilities, negotiate better terms, and close with confidence.

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We work with serious buyers who want to do the deal right the first time.

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Great Fit

You’re buying an existing business and want legal support before signing final docs.
You want clear guidance on risk, deal structure, and negotiation points.
You’d prefer flat-fee pricing instead of unpredictable hourly billing.

Not the Best Fit

You only want a template contract with no diligence or legal guidance.
You need litigation support for a dispute after a deal already closed.
You are buying real estate only, with no operating business transfer.

What You Get in Our Business Buying Package

Due Diligence Review

We review key financial and legal documents so risks are identified before closing.

Deal Document Support

LOI and purchase agreement drafting or review tailored to your deal structure.

Negotiation Guidance

Get practical recommendations on terms, protections, and tradeoffs before you sign.

Closing Confidence

Support through closing so the final transfer lines up with what you intended to buy.

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Clear and Simple Pricing

How much does it cost to buy a business?

Business Buying Package
0.85% of the transaction value with a $1,800 minimum.

Example Pricing

$75,000 sale price - retail shop or service business, no loans or liens, no real estate, asset purchase
$1,800 legal fees for business transfer
$390/mo x 5 month Launch Basic new business package
$2,000,000 sale price - small manufacturing business, SBA loan payoff, includes $1M real estate, asset purchase
$8,500 legal fees for business transfer
$1,800 real estate transfer fee
$350,000 sale price - franchise purchase, no loans or liens, no real estate, asset purchase
$2,975 legal fees for business transfer
$945 franchise document review
$390/mo x 5 month Launch Basic business package

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Krystal H

Aug 2026

Excellent firm! I received top-notch service from start to finish. The team was professional, helpful, and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for exceptional service.

Fluff & Beyond

Jul 2026

Matt and his team have helped us more than words can express. Starting a business while facing some challenges was incredibly stressful, but they guided us through every step of the process and gave us the confidence to keep moving forward. Their knowledge, professionalism, and support made all the difference in helping us get our business off the ground. We truly can't thank Matt and his team enough. Highly recommend! Thanks Matt!!

Mitchell Williams

Feb 2026

Surge Business Law was great to work with during the process of setting up our business partnership. They were responsive, knowledgeable, and made everything feel seamless from start to finish. I worked directly with Matthew Nuzum and he was excellent — professional, thorough, and easy to communicate with. Highly recommend.

Business Buying FAQ

Do I need a lawyer before making an offer?

You should involve legal counsel as early as possible, ideally before finalizing your letter of intent. Early guidance helps avoid terms that are costly to unwind later. If you need a draft LOI quickly, our free LOI generator produces a non-binding draft in about 15 minutes — a good starting point before legal review.

Can you help with SBA-financed deals?

Yes. We regularly support buyers using SBA 7(a) financing and coordinate with lenders on required documents and timelines.

Can you help if there is seller financing?

Yes. We can help structure seller notes and related terms so expectations are clear and enforceable.

How long does the legal side usually take?

Most deals take around 60 to 120 days from LOI to close, depending on complexity, financing, and diligence findings.

What happens on the free strategy call?

We discuss your deal goals, stage, and risks, then outline whether we're a fit and what the next legal steps look like.

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