{"id":175,"date":"2026-10-19T12:09:42","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T12:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/34-24-254-23.nip.io\/?page_id=175"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:48:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:48:25","slug":"business-acquisition-and-sale-lawyer-aventura","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/business-acquisition-and-sale-lawyer-aventura\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Acquisition and Sale Lawyer Aventura"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-172\" alt=\"Shareholders reviewing sale and succession documents around a boardroom table beneath framed company history photos.\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo.jpg\" width=\"1376\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shareholders-reviewing-sale-and-succession-documents-around-photo.jpg 1376w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 825px) 825px, 100vw\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Business Acquisition and Sale | Aventura, FL<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Buying or Selling a Business? Get Legal Counsel Before You Sign.<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">KEW Legal advises business owners and investors in Aventura and across Miami-Dade County on business acquisitions and sales, from the letter of intent through closing. Our offices are in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. Call 305-990-2300.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Schedule a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Business Owners Work With KEW Legal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">2<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation, no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By Kristina E. Wilson \u00b7 Published October 19, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n\n<p>A busin<a href=\"\/resources\/es\/\">es<\/a>s acquisition and sale lawyer guides a buyer or seller through the deal. That includes choosing the deal structure, checking the risks, and drafting the paperwork so the sale closes as agreed. KEW Legal focuses on these matters for business owners and investors in Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Coral Gables, and across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Kristina E. Wilson is the attorney responsible for this page. Our team supports her with the day-to-day work of the practice.<\/p>\n<h2>What a business acquisition and sale lawyer does<\/h2>\n<p>A sale lawyer reviews the deal from start to finish. The work usually covers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the seller&#8217;s entity records, contracts, leases, and tax status.<\/li>\n<li>Choosing whether the deal should be an asset sale, a stock sale, or a membership-interest sale.<\/li>\n<li>Drafting and negotiating the letter of intent and the final purchase agreement.<\/li>\n<li>Checking for debts, tax problems, and transfer limits before closing.<\/li>\n<li>Handling restrictions the seller agrees to, such as a promise not to compete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This work fits buyers, sellers, and investors who want the deal done right the first time.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/professionals-in-an-office-reviewing-documents-together-duri-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Professionals in an office reviewing documents together during a business acquisition discussion.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Asset sale or stock sale: why the structure matters<\/h2>\n<p>The deal structure decides what the buyer gets and how the sale is taxed. An asset sale transfers specific property, contracts, and equipment. A stock or membership-interest sale transfers the ownership itself.<\/p>\n<p>Federal tax rules treat these deals differently. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.law.cornell.edu\/uscode\/text\/26\/338\">IRC \u00a7 338<\/a> provides that when a purchasing corporation makes an election under that section (or is treated under subsection (e) as having made one), then, in the case of any qualified stock purchase, the target corporation is treated as having sold all of its assets at the close of the acquisition date at fair market value in a single transaction, and as a new corporation that purchased those assets as of the beginning of the day after the acquisition date. That is why the choice of structure needs review before the price is set.<\/p>\n<p>Ownership transfers also have state rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LLC membership interests:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0605\/Sections\/0605.0502.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 605.0502<\/a>, a transferee gets the right to distributions. The transferee does not get management rights, or access to company records, just from the transfer, except that in a dissolution and winding up the transferee is entitled to an account of the company&#8217;s transactions from the date of dissolution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Operating agreement limits:<\/strong> A transfer that breaks an operating agreement restriction is ineffective against anyone who knew about the restriction when the transfer happened.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corporate shares:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0607\/Sections\/0607.0627.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0627<\/a>, a share restriction can require the holder to offer the shares to the corporation or others first. A restriction binds a buyer if it is authorized by this section and its existence is noted conspicuously on the front or back of the certificate or is contained in the information statement. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 607.0627 reads: &#8220;Unless so noted, a restriction is not enforceable against a person without knowledge of the restriction.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many buyers miss the last point. A buyer who never sees the restriction may not be bound by it. A seller who skips it may find the sale blocked later.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/business-structures\">IRS business structures guidance<\/a> explains that the federal tax classification of an entity affects its sale and succession.<\/p>\n<h2>Successor tax liability: can a buyer inherit the seller&#8217;s unpaid tax?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, a buyer can become liable for the seller&#8217;s unpaid Florida tax. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0200-0299\/0213\/Sections\/0213.758.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758<\/a>, a transferee of more than 50 percent of a business, its assets, or its stock of goods is liable for unpaid tax the transferor owed from operating that business. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 213.758 reads: &#8220;(4)(a) A transferee, or a group of transferees acting in concert, of more than 50 percent of a business, assets of a business, or stock of goods of a business is liable for any unpaid tax owed by the transferor arising from the operation of that business unless: 1.a.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The liability does not apply if the transferor gives the transferee a receipt or certificate of compliance from the Florida Department of Revenue showing no audit notice, all returns filed and all tax paid, and there were no insiders in common between the transferor and the transferee at the time of the transfer. Liability also does not apply if the department finds, after an audit, that the transferor is not liable for taxes, interest, or penalties. That document shows the seller has filed its returns and paid its tax.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The rule is broad.<\/strong> A &#8220;transfer&#8221; covers any direct or indirect way of parting with the business. It is not limited to asset sales.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The seller has a deadline.<\/strong> A seller that is liable for taxes on its business and transfers it must file a final return and make full payment within 15 days after the date of transfer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forced sales are different.<\/strong> The rule does not apply to an involuntary transfer, such as a transfer made without the seller&#8217;s consent through foreclosure of a security interest held by a person who is not an insider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The most common mistake is closing without asking for the Department of Revenue document. A buyer who skips that step can take on the seller&#8217;s old tax bill.<\/p>\n<h2>Non-competes and seller restrictions<\/h2>\n<p>A seller can agree not to compete with the buyer. Florida courts enforce these promises only when they meet the rules in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0500-0599\/0542\/Sections\/0542.335.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 542.335<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Under that statute:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A court will not enforce a restrictive covenant unless it is in a writing signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought.<\/li>\n<li>The party seeking enforcement must prove a legitimate business interest, such as customer goodwill.<\/li>\n<li>If a restraint is overbroad or overlong, the court can modify it and grant only the relief reasonably necessary.<\/li>\n<li>The statute sets separate rules on reasonable time for covenants given by a seller of a business or its equity interests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Drafting matters here. Drafting matters here. A court must construe a restrictive covenant in favor of providing reasonable protection to the legitimate business interests established by the person seeking enforcement, and may not construe it narrowly, against the restraint, or against the drafter. The seller should also understand what it is agreeing to give up.<\/p>\n<h2>Disputes, deadlines, and arbitration clauses<\/h2>\n<p>Sale agreements often include a plan for disputes. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0682\/Sections\/0682.02.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 682.02<\/a>, a written agreement to arbitrate existing or future disputes is valid and enforceable, except on grounds that exist at law or in equity for revoking a contract. A court decides whether an arbitration agreement exists.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines to sue also matter. It is worth reviewing the timing of a dispute early. Waiting on a claim can cost you the right to bring it, so review deadlines early.<\/p>\n<h2>Federal review, trademarks, and inventory<\/h2>\n<p>Some larger deals need federal review before they close. The filing applies only when the statute&#8217;s size tests are met.<\/p>\n<p>Brand-heavy businesses should check trademarks too. The assignment must be in writing.<\/p>\n<p>If the sale includes inventory, the paperwork matters. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0600-0699\/0672\/Sections\/0672.201.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 672.201<\/a>, a contract for goods priced at $500 or more is not enforceable unless there is a record sufficient to indicate that a contract for sale has been made between the parties and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought, subject to the statute&#8217;s exceptions. Get the terms in writing.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-contrast-color has-surface-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--surface,#f2f3f5);color:var(--wp--preset--color--contrast,#22252b);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+13059902300\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How the process works<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Share the basic deal facts.<\/strong> Tell us the business type, the deal you have in mind, and any open issues like leases, partners, or taxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review the records.<\/strong> We look at entity filings, contracts, leases, tax status, and any existing agreements among owners.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pick the structure.<\/strong> We compare asset, stock, and membership-interest options and their tax and transfer effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Negotiate and draft.<\/strong> We prepare the letter of intent and the purchase agreement, including covenants, arbitration terms, and closing conditions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check for hidden liabilities.<\/strong> Before closing, we confirm tax clearance and any transfer approvals or restrictions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Close and file.<\/strong> After closing, the seller&#8217;s final return and payment duties under the tax statute apply within 15 days after the transfer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation to continue.<\/p>\n<h2>Why work with KEW Legal on a sale<\/h2>\n<p>KEW Legal is a Florida business law firm with offices in Coral Gables and Sunny Isles Beach. The firm acts as outside general counsel for business owners and investors across Miami-Dade and South Florida.<\/p>\n<p>The business acquisition and sale work sits alongside partnership disputes, vendor and contract issues, commercial leases, employment questions, and succession planning. That matters when a sale touches several of these areas at once. Support staff help keep the process organized.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/attorney-reviewing-legal-documents-with-clients-at-a-desk-du-photo.jpg\" alt=\"Attorney reviewing legal documents with clients at a desk during a business acquisition consultation.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<h2>Common questions about business acquisition and sale matters<\/h2>\n<p>The buyer can avoid that liability if the seller provides a Department of Revenue receipt or certificate of compliance showing no notice of audit, all returns filed, and all tax paid, and there were no insiders in common between the seller and the buyer at the time of the transfer; alternatively, the buyer can avoid it if the department finds after an audit that the seller is not liable for taxes, interest, or penalties.<\/p><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is an asset sale always safer than a stock sale?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Each structure has different tax, transfer, and liability effects, so the right choice depends on the business and the deal.<\/p><p>A court can narrow a restraint that goes too far.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a written contract to buy inventory?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For goods priced at $500 or more, a signed record is generally required to make the contract enforceable.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a sale agreement send disputes to arbitration?<\/summary><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. A written arbitration agreement is generally enforceable under Florida law, except on grounds that allow a contract to be revoked.<\/p><p>Thinking about buying or selling a business in Aventura and want to know how these rules apply to your deal? Contact KEW Legal through our <a href=\"https:\/\/kewlegal.com\/contact-us\/\">contact page<\/a> or call 305-990-2300 to talk through the details before you sign.<\/p><\/details><\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>The engagement of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. The information on this website is general information about KEW Legal and the services we offer; it does not constitute legal advice and is intended for informational purposes only. Accessing this website or contacting our firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. 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wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Business Purchase Agreements<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drafting and negotiation of purchase agreements tailored to your transaction, whether you are the buyer or the seller.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sale of Your Business<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Preparation for a sale, from 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investor and Shareholder Coordination<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Guidance on approvals, consents, and agreements among owners and investors involved in the transaction.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-secondary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--secondary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Planning to Buy or Sell a Business in Aventura or South Florida? 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