Selling a business

Sell your business.
At the right price, in a short time.

Bars, restaurants, stores, franchises, professional firms: publish your listing on Attivita24 and receive inquiries from people all over Italy looking for a business to take over.

  • Listing online in a few minutes
  • Publish anonymously
  • No commission on the sale

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Businesses in every sector

From the local bar to the workshop: buyers search by sector and by area.

Bars and cafésRestaurants and pizzeriasRetail storesFranchisesTobacco shopsBeauty and wellness centersWorkshops and craftsProfessional firmsBuilding and constructionLogistics and transportHotels and accommodationGyms and sportPharmacies and drugstoresService agenciesMany other sectors

How to sell a business

From valuation to signing, in four steps.

  1. Step 1

    Set the sale price

    Estimate the value of your business with the free tool: revenue, margins, customers, equipment and the lease all count. A fair price attracts people who really want to buy and stops you selling too cheaply.

  2. Step 2

    Create your listing

    Enter the sector, area, revenue and reason for selling, then add the photos. Describe the strengths: customers, location, prospects.

  3. Step 3

    Receive inquiries

    Interested people write to you through the website. Reply without revealing your company name and show confidential data only to the people you choose.

  4. Step 4

    Close the deal

    Once you agree, the sale is signed at a notary's or an accountant's office. Get the lease, the licenses and the list of equipment and contracts passing to the buyer ready in good time.

Everything you need to sell

Selling a business: the complete guide

Selling a business is an important decision that takes preparation. Whether you are selling a bar, a restaurant, a store or a professional firm, the sale follows clear stages: knowing them in advance helps you get the right price in less time.

In Italy thousands of businesses change hands every year. Knowing how the market works, from valuing goodwill to negotiating, is the first step toward a successful sale.

How to set the sale price

The value of a business depends on annual revenue, margins, loyal customers, the length of the lease, equipment and location. The most common methods are the EBITDA multiple and asset valuation. A fair price attracts people who really want to buy and stops you giving away years of work.

To start, use the free valuation tool: a price range in a few minutes, compared with what businesses for sale in your sector are asking.

How to present the business and handle negotiations

An effective listing gives clear information: revenue, fixed costs, equipment, the lease and prospects. Being open builds trust and saves time: buyers appreciate precise figures they can check.

Negotiating takes balance: be open with the buyer, but careful with sensitive information. On Attivita24 you reply to messages without revealing your company name and share confidential data only with the people you choose.

Tax and legal aspects of the transfer

The sale of a business has tax consequences that depend on its legal form: sole proprietorship (ditta individuale), SRL, SNC or other companies. The capital gain from the sale is taxed under different rules depending on the case, and good planning can save you a lot.

The sale agreement must protect the seller from past debts and state clearly what passes to the buyer: customers, equipment, brand, employees, current contracts. Rely on an accountant experienced in business sales to set up the deal safely.

Frequently asked questions about selling a business

All questions

A commercial business is any business that trades or provides services: stores, bars, restaurants, workshops, professional firms and much more. Selling it means handing over the management and the ownership to a new owner, together with the goodwill, the equipment and the current contracts.

A business transfer (cessione d'azienda) passes on the business (goodwill, customers, equipment, contracts) without selling the company. A share sale (cessione di quote) transfers ownership of the company itself. Taxes and paperwork differ: your accountant can help you choose the best option.

The price depends on revenue, margins, loyal customers, the lease, equipment and location. The most common methods are the EBITDA multiple and asset valuation. With the free valuation tool you get an estimate in a few minutes.

Yes. Sometimes buyers are interested in the customers, the location, the licenses or the equipment. An honest, detailed presentation of the figures improves your chances of finding a buyer, even in the hardest cases.

From €37 + VAT, with a single payment and no commission on the sale. You will find all the plans on the pricing page.

Your company name never appears in the listing and you do not have to include details that make you recognizable. You share confidential information only with the people you choose, when you decide.