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Topics
- Getting startedCreate an account, make a listing and get going
- BuyingHow to find, assess and buy a business
- SellingCreate a strong listing and reach the right buyers
- Offers and negotiationMake, receive and handle offers safely
- SafetyVerification, NDA and safe trading
- HandoverFrom agreement to completed handover
- Fees and pricesWhat is free and what costs money
- Account and settingsProfile, notifications and security
Get started with Sitavo
Follow our step-by-step guides and learn how to create listings, find the right businesses and complete a safe deal.
6 minHow to create a listingThe six steps of the listing guide, and what buyers need to see to get in touch.
5 minHow offers workAmount, terms and deadlines – and what happens when the seller replies.
5 minFrom offer to dealLetter of intent, agreement, payment and handover step by step.- 4 minSafe payment between the partiesThe purchase price goes directly from buyer to seller. Here is how to do it safely.
5 minTips for a better listingSales material, presentation and key figures that sell the business.
Popular articles
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- What does it cost to create a listing?
- Which businesses can I sell?
- How does payment work?
- How do I edit my listing?
- How do I verify my account?
- What happens when an offer is accepted?
- Tips to sell faster
- Do I need a purchase agreement?
- How is the sale of a business taxed?
- How do I finance a business acquisition?
How Sitavo works
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Quick answers
We have collected the most common questions so you can find the answer quickly.
What does it cost to create a listing?
Nothing. Creating listings and buying and selling on Sitavo is free – no subscription, commission or success fee. You only pay if you choose a listing package or a deal package yourself.
Read the full articleHow do offers work?
The buyer makes an offer with an amount and terms, such as takeover date and conditions, and how long the offer is valid. The seller can accept, decline or reply with a counter-offer. Once accepted, the deal flow starts.
Read the full articleIs Sitavo free to use?
Yes. Account, listings, messages, offers, NDA, data room and the deal flow are free for both buyers and sellers. Sitavo has no subscriptions.
Read the full articleHow do you make trading safe?
Sellers can verify their identity and business for free, confidential numbers are only shared after an NDA, and documents sit in a data room with access control. The purchase price goes directly from buyer to seller – not via Sitavo – and we show when a lawyer escrow makes sense.
Read the full articleHow long does a handover take?
It depends on the business. A website can often be handed over in a few days, while a webshop with stock, contracts or staff takes longer. The checklist shows what to hand over – from domain, access and code to lease, staff and stock.
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