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Business Purchase Agreement
Agreement for the sale and purchase of a business.
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# BUSINESS PURCHASE AGREEMENT
**Agreement Date:** {{agreement_date}}
This Business Purchase Agreement is entered into by:
**Seller:**
{{seller_name}}
{{seller_address}}
**Buyer:**
{{buyer_name}}
{{buyer_address}}
## 1. SALE OF BUSINESS
The Seller agrees to sell, and the Buyer agrees to purchase, the business known as:
**Business Name:** {{business_name}}
**Business Address:** {{business_address}}
**Business Type:** {{business_type}}
## 2. PURCHASE PRICE
**Total Purchase Price:** {{purchase_price}}
**Allocation:**
- Tangible Assets: {{tangible_assets_value}}
- Inventory: {{inventory_value}}
- Goodwill: {{goodwill_value}}
- Other: {{other_value}}
## 3. PAYMENT TERMS
{{payment_terms}}
## 4. ASSETS INCLUDED
The following assets are included in this sale:
**Tangible Assets:**
{{tangible_assets}}
**Intangible Assets:**
{{intangible_assets}}
**Inventory:**
{{inventory_description}}
**Contracts and Agreements:**
{{contracts_included}}
## 5. ASSETS EXCLUDED
The following are NOT included in this sale:
{{excluded_assets}}
## 6. LIABILITIES
**Assumed Liabilities:**
{{assumed_liabilities}}
**Excluded Liabilities:**
{{excluded_liabilities}}
The Seller shall remain responsible for all liabilities not expressly assumed by the Buyer.
## 7. DUE DILIGENCE
The Buyer shall have {{due_diligence_period}} days to conduct due diligence, including review of:
- Financial records
- Contracts and leases
- Employee information
- Legal matters
- Operations
## 8. CONDITIONS TO CLOSING
**Buyer's conditions:**
{{buyer_conditions}}
**Seller's conditions:**
{{seller_conditions}}
## 9. CLOSING
**Closing Date:** {{closing_date}}
**Closing Location:** {{closing_location}}
At closing, the Seller shall deliver:
{{seller_deliverables}}
At closing, the Buyer shall deliver:
{{buyer_deliverables}}
## 10. SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS
The Seller represents and warrants:
{{seller_representations}}
## 11. BUYER'S REPRESENTATIONS
The Buyer represents and warrants:
{{buyer_representations}}
## 12. NON-COMPETE
The Seller agrees not to compete within {{geographic_area}} for {{non_compete_period}} after closing.
## 13. TRANSITION
The Seller shall assist with transition for {{transition_period}} after closing:
{{transition_terms}}
## 14. EMPLOYEES
{{employee_terms}}
## 15. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep the terms of this Agreement and all business information confidential.
## 16. INDEMNIFICATION
{{indemnification_terms}}
## 17. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of {{governing_state}}.
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**SELLER**
Signature: {{seller_signature}}
Name: {{seller_name}}
Title: {{seller_title}}
Date: {{seller_date}}
---
**BUYER**
Signature: {{buyer_signature}}
Name: {{buyer_name}}
Title: {{buyer_title}}
Date: {{buyer_date}}Template Variables
This template uses the following variables. When you create a contract from this template, you'll fill in values for each one.
{{agreement_date}}{{assumed_liabilities}}{{business_address}}{{business_name}}{{business_type}}{{buyer_address}}{{buyer_conditions}}{{buyer_date}}{{buyer_deliverables}}{{buyer_name}}{{buyer_representations}}{{buyer_signature}}{{buyer_title}}{{closing_date}}{{closing_location}}{{contracts_included}}{{due_diligence_period}}{{employee_terms}}{{excluded_assets}}{{excluded_liabilities}}{{geographic_area}}{{goodwill_value}}{{governing_state}}{{indemnification_terms}}{{intangible_assets}}{{inventory_description}}{{inventory_value}}{{non_compete_period}}{{other_value}}{{payment_terms}}{{purchase_price}}{{seller_address}}{{seller_conditions}}{{seller_date}}{{seller_deliverables}}{{seller_name}}{{seller_representations}}{{seller_signature}}{{seller_title}}{{tangible_assets}}{{tangible_assets_value}}{{transition_period}}{{transition_terms}}How to Use This Template
- Copy the template content above
- Create a new template in your API Sign dashboard
- Paste the content into the template editor
- Configure the variable field types
- Save and start creating contracts
Disclaimer: This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult with a qualified attorney before using any legal document.