Conditions satisfied
All conditions in the agreement are met or waived in writing.
Closing an ecommerce acquisition
Ecommerce acquisition closing checklist
Signing is not the finish line. Control the documents, funds and account transfers that actually put the business in your hands.
Discuss Your AcquisitionOverview
Closing is where deals slip
At closing, many things happen at once: final documents are signed, money moves, and accounts, domains and contracts change hands. Missing one step can leave you paying for a business you do not fully control.
We manage a closing checklist for every deal, so each obligation has an owner, a deadline and evidence that it is done.
Get Legal AdviceWhat It Covers
What happens at closing
The core closing workstreams for an online business.
APA or SPA, disclosure letter, IP assignment, transition services and ancillary agreements.
Buyer Checklist
Buyer's closing checklist
Signed IP assignment
Trademarks, copyright and domains formally assigned to you.
Credentials and 2FA
Every account moved, with seller access removed.
Supplier notices
Suppliers informed and consents obtained.
Inventory count
Closing stock confirmed and price adjusted.
Escrow terms
Clear release triggers and dates.
Our Process
How we manage closing
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
A list of every document, approval, payment and transfer that must happen for the deal to complete, with who is responsible and when.
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