We connect sellers of small running businesses with serious buyers. We help present the business honestly. Money moves only between buyer and seller through documented banking channels.
Who this is for
- Owners who want to exit or hand over a business
- First-time business buyers
- Franchise seekers
How it works
- Business briefType, location, age, turnover claim, asset list and reason for sale.
- Documents reviewBank statements, GST returns, lease and licences are read for consistency.
- MatchingBrief goes only to screened buyers.
- Due diligenceBuyer's CA and advocate review. We coordinate.
- HandoverAgreement, lease transfer and licence changes done through professionals.
Documents to keep ready
- Registration, GST and trade licence
- Last two to three years of financial records
- Lease agreement and landlord consent
- Asset and inventory list
- Employee and liability list
What we do
- Present the business
- Introduce buyers
- Coordinate due diligence
What we do not do
- Value the business as a certified valuer
- Guarantee turnover or profit
- Hold sale money
- Housing Acres does not guarantee price, appreciation, rental return, loan approval or deal closure.
Legal safety for business deals
- Verify turnover from filed returns and bank statements, not from verbal claims. Misstating turnover to induce a purchase can amount to cheating under section 318 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- A transfer of a company needs share transfer formalities under the Companies Act, 2013. A sole proprietorship is sold asset by asset through a written agreement under the Indian Contract Act, 1872.
- GST registration, licences and the lease do not transfer automatically. Obtain landlord consent and update registrations.
- Do not pay any 'advance' to a third party for a business listed on this website. Pay only the seller, by bank transfer, against a signed document.
- We do not offer securities, franchise rights or investment schemes. Any pooled-money proposal may fall under the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019.
Laws referred to
Indian Contract Act, 1872Act 9 of 1872 · 25 April 1872
Companies Act, 2013Act 18 of 2013 · 29 August 2013
Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017Act 12 of 2017 · 12 April 2017
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Act 45 of 2023 · Assent 25 December 2023
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019Act 21 of 2019 · 31 July 2019 (deemed in force 21 Feb 2019)
Income-tax Act, 2025Act 30 of 2025 · Assent 21 August 2025
Full register with status and official sources: Legal references. This page is general information, not legal advice. Please consult a qualified advocate for your transaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is the turnover verified?
We read the documents shared with us but the buyer must verify through their own CA.
Do I pay before the deal?
Engagement terms are explained to you directly and in writing before any work begins.
