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Business Transfer Contract
"I need a Business Transfer Contract for the sale of my software development company based in California, with particular focus on protecting our intellectual property portfolio and ensuring smooth transfer of our SaaS client contracts, planned for completion by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the seller and buyer, including full legal names and registered addresses
2. Background: Context of the transaction, including brief description of the business and purpose of the transfer
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Sale and Purchase: Core transaction terms including what is being sold and purchased
5. Purchase Price: Details of the consideration, payment terms, and any adjustments
6. Completion: Timing and mechanics of the transfer completion
7. Seller's Warranties: Standard warranties regarding business, assets, and liabilities
8. Buyer's Warranties: Warranties from the buyer regarding authority and ability to complete the purchase
9. Pre-Completion Obligations: Obligations of both parties between signing and completion
10. Post-Completion Obligations: Ongoing obligations after the transfer is completed
11. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information and announcements
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Applicable law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution
13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, amendments, and severability
1. Employee Matters: Required if employees are being transferred, covering TUPE/employment transfers
2. Real Estate: Required if the business includes property transfers or lease assignments
3. Intellectual Property: Required if significant IP assets are being transferred
4. Environmental Matters: Required if the business involves environmental risks or permits
5. Tax Covenant: Required for complex transactions with specific tax implications
6. Non-Competition: Optional restrictions on seller's future business activities
7. Transitional Services: Required if seller will provide ongoing services post-completion
8. Earn-out Provisions: Required if part of purchase price is contingent on future performance
1. Assets Schedule: Detailed list of all assets included in the transfer
2. Excluded Assets Schedule: List of assets specifically excluded from the transfer
3. Employee Schedule: List of transferring employees and their key employment terms
4. Contracts Schedule: List of business contracts being transferred
5. Properties Schedule: Details of any real estate included in the transfer
6. Intellectual Property Schedule: List of all IP rights being transferred
7. Completion Obligations: Detailed list of actions required at completion
8. Warranties Schedule: Detailed warranties given by the seller
9. Permitted Encumbrances: List of permitted liens and encumbrances on assets
10. Form of Transfer Documents: Templates for specific transfer documents required at completion
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