Your toolbox for the succession.

Here you'll find helpful resources, templates, and checklists to help you plan your business succession proactively and successfully.

How totake over a business in Switzerland?

Instead of starting from scratch, you can build on a stable foundation with a company succession. You take over an experienced team, existing customers and an established business model — and can further develop it according to your ideas.

Exciting succession opportunities await in Baselland in particular. We support you in drawing up the takeover and business plan — for a successful company succession.

1. Check the initial situation — Does the succession suit you?

Why this step is important

Business succession is a major responsibility — both financially and personally. A realistic look at your goals, abilities, and resources prevents unpleasant surprises.

Here’s what to do

  • Do a self-check — Does the future entrepreneurial role fit your lifestyle?
  • Clarify financial situation — How much capital can/would you like to contribute?
  • Assess risks — What risks exist and what hurdles could arise and how can you minimize or avoid them?

Tip from Business Park Baselland

We'll help you check your personal eligibility and financial framework — free of charge — before you make any commitments. Here's what you can expect:

Clarity on next steps
Initial assessment of capital requirements
Security about next steps

Helpful resources

You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.

Understanding succession: forms & models
Checklist “Am I ready for succession? ”

2. Find & rate suitable companies

Why this step is important

Not every company is equally suitable for a takeover. A thorough due diligence protects you from making the wrong decisions.

Here’s what to do

  • Define search profile — Industry, size, location, price range
  • Researching companies — via networks, platforms, intermediaries
  • First review — market position, customers, competition, growth potential
  • Check documents — Annual financial statements, contracts, employee structure

Tip from Business Park Baselland

We help you find suitable companies and help you correctly assess the most important key figures and risks. Here's what you can expect:

List of potential takeover targets
First market & competition analysis
Clarity about opportunities and risks

Helpful resources

You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.

Business Model Canvas
Business plan template
Financial planning business plan template
SWOT analysis guide

3. Negotiate company valuation & purchase price

Why this step is important

The purchase price decisively determines your financing. A well-founded review prevents you from paying too much.

Here’s what to do

  1. Understanding assessment methods — Income value, net asset value, market multipliers
  2. Involve external experts — Trustees, auditors, M&A consultants
  3. Negotiate price — Substantiate arguments with figures
  4. Plan financing structure — Equity, bank loan, seller loans

Tip from Business Park Baselland

We connect you with experienced professionals who realistically assess your dream company and assist you in the negotiations. And if there is a financing gap, we can connect you with suitable investors. Here's what you can expect:

Realistic purchase price expectation
Clear arguments for negotiations
Appropriate financing strategy

Helpful resources

You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.

SWOT analysis guide

4. Regulate law, contracts & handover

Why this step is important

A proper handover of the law is crucial to avoid disputes and liability risks.

Here’s what to do

  1. Set up a sales contract — Regulations on price, delivery time, inventory
  2. Clarify liability issues — For legacy issues, warranties, guarantees
  3. Check employment contracts — Regulate the takeover of the workforce
  4. Secure permits & licenses — comply with industry-specific regulations

Tip from Business Park Baselland

We bring you together with experienced lawyers who ensure that contracts are watertight. Here's what you can expect:

Legally secure contract basis
Clarification of all liability issues
Smooth handover

Helpful resources

You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.

Sample sales contract
Checklist “Legal issues in succession”

5. Plan the takeover phase & onboarding

Why this step is important

A structured transition ensures that customers, employees and processes remain stable.

Here’s what to do

  1. Create a takeover plan — Tasks, schedule, responsibilities
  2. Involve key people — Employees and managers
  3. Prepare customer communication — Build trust
  4. Organize training & know-how transfer

Tip from Business Park Baselland

We will help you arrange the handover in such a way that you benefit from the knowledge of the previous owner and are immediately able to act. Here's what you can expect:

Orderly takeover without breaks
Satisfied employees and customers
Quick start to daily operations

Helpful resources

You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.

Handover plan template
Succession Communication Guide

6. Securing growth & future

Why this step is important

After the successful takeover, development begins — in order to remain competitive in the long term.

Here’s what to do

  1. Expanding customer base — Maintain existing customers, attract new customers
  2. Encourage innovation — Optimize products, processes, services
  3. Maintain a network — Collaborations, industry contacts, mentors
  4. Plan scaling — Expansion, new locations, digitization

Tip from Business Park Baselland

Through us, you get access to experts who will help you develop your strategy. Here's what you can expect:

Stable and growing company
Sustainable market position
Long-term economic security

Helpful resources

We regularly organize workshops, networking events and events that open up new perspectives for you and accompany you on your journey.

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