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:
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:
Helpful resources
You can select and request the resources using the form below. You will then receive them free of charge via email.
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
- Understanding assessment methods — Income value, net asset value, market multipliers
- Involve external experts — Trustees, auditors, M&A consultants
- Negotiate price — Substantiate arguments with figures
- 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:
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
- Set up a sales contract — Regulations on price, delivery time, inventory
- Clarify liability issues — For legacy issues, warranties, guarantees
- Check employment contracts — Regulate the takeover of the workforce
- 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:
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
- Create a takeover plan — Tasks, schedule, responsibilities
- Involve key people — Employees and managers
- Prepare customer communication — Build trust
- 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:
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
- Expanding customer base — Maintain existing customers, attract new customers
- Encourage innovation — Optimize products, processes, services
- Maintain a network — Collaborations, industry contacts, mentors
- 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:
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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