Selling a company in Italy

Sell your company.
Simple, fast, secure.

Attivita24 is the Italian marketplace for buying and selling companies. Publish your listing in a few minutes and reach thousands of qualified buyers: investors, entrepreneurs and professionals ready to invest.

  • Listing online in a few minutes
  • Real, verified buyers
  • No commission on the sale

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Attivita24 in the press

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Il Denaro logo

How selling a company works

A guided path in 4 steps, with our team beside you at every moment.

  1. Step 1

    Value your company

    Before publishing, get a market value estimate with our free valuation tool. The right price attracts more qualified buyers and shortens the negotiation. Consider revenue, EBITDA, customer base and growth prospects.

  2. Step 2

    Publish your listing

    Create a detailed listing with sector, revenue, location and reason for the sale. Upload photos, documents and a thorough description. The more information you provide, the more credible you are to buyers and the faster the market responds.

  3. Step 3

    Handle inquiries confidentially

    Receive messages directly from interested buyers through our secure platform. You can reply anonymously and share sensitive data only with the buyers you have assessed positively.

  4. Step 4

    Close the sale

    With our team's support, finalize the negotiation and transfer ownership securely and in line with current regulations. We assist you from due diligence to the signing of the final contract.

The marketplace that works for you

How to sell a company in Italy

Selling a company is one of the most delicate operations in an entrepreneur's life. It takes planning, an accurate valuation and an effective market strategy. Whether it is a small family-run business or a structured company, the transfer follows well-defined stages that are essential to understand before you start.

The market for company transfers in Italy keeps growing: every year thousands of entrepreneurs sell their business for retirement, family reorganization, liquidity needs or to start new projects. On Attivita24, your listing reaches investors, entrepreneurs and funds looking for exactly what you have to offer.

Business valuation: the starting point

Before putting your company on the market, it is essential to determine its real market value. The main methods used in Italy are the income approach (EBITDA × sector multiple), the asset approach (net asset value) and the market multiples approach (comparison with comparable transactions in the same sector).

The right price attracts qualified buyers and shortens the negotiation. Our free valuation tool uses real market data to provide a reliable estimate in a few minutes: a concrete starting point for setting the right figure.

The sale dossier and due diligence

A well-structured sale dossier is decisive in convincing a serious buyer. It should include the last three years of financial statements, the cash flow analysis, information on customers and current contracts, the organizational structure and growth prospects. The more complete and transparent it is, the faster the due diligence stage will be.

Due diligence is the stage in which the potential buyer analyzes the company's accounting, tax and legal position in detail. Preparing in advance, by gathering all the necessary documentation, speeds up the process and increases the chance of closing at the price you want.

Tax aspects and deal structure

The choice between an asset sale and a share sale (cessione d'azienda o cessione di quote) depends on the corporate structure, the agreement with the buyer and the tax implications for both parties. For limited liability companies (SRL), capital gains taxation follows specific rules; for sole proprietors, the capital gain is subject to ordinary or separate taxation.

An accountant experienced in company transfers can help you structure the deal in the most tax-efficient way. On Attivita24 you find everything you need to sell your company on your own or with the support of verified professionals, from the valuation to the signing of the final contract.

Frequently asked questions about selling a company

All questions

Timelines vary depending on the sector, the price and market demand. On average, on Attivita24 a company receives its first inquiries within a few days of the listing going live. The negotiation and the closing can take from a few weeks to a few months.

The value of a company depends on revenue, EBITDA, sector, location, customer base and growth prospects. You can get a free estimate with our business valuation tool, or request a tailored consultation.

See our pricing page for the available plans, with options for every need and extra visibility to speed up the sale.

Negotiations take place directly between seller and buyer through our messaging platform. You can keep communications confidential and share sensitive information only with the buyers you consider trustworthy.

Absolutely. You can publish your listing confidentially, without revealing identifying details. Share sensitive information only with the buyers you have assessed and approved yourself.

Usually: the latest financial statements, the chamber of commerce record (visura camerale), any lease agreement for the premises, tax documentation and a cash flow analysis. Our team can help you prepare the sale dossier.