Restaurants
Organize equipment ownership, ventilation and permitted-use information, food-service approvals, staffing and the lease. Link the price discussion to supported operating records.
Sell a business in British Columbia
Sell Your Business in British Columbia
Thinking of selling your business in Surrey, Vancouver, Richmond, Langley or Abbotsford? Harry Khosa PREC* helps owners plan a confidential sale, prepare a supportable asking price, qualify buyers and coordinate the transaction through SRS Panorama Realty. Start with a private conversation about your business and timing.
Start with a private conversation.
Share your business category, city and timing. Financial records can follow through an agreed private process.
Local market guidance
Preparation can improve credibility and reduce avoidable delays.
Business owners often begin planning a sale while they are still operating day to day. Organizing financial records, lease information, equipment lists and the transition plan early helps prospective buyers understand the opportunity and supports a more efficient due-diligence process.
Harry structures confidential marketing around the seller’s priorities. Identifying details can be limited in public advertising, while sensitive information is released to qualified prospects through a controlled NDA process and with guidance from the seller’s legal and accounting advisers.
SurreyVancouverRichmondLangleyDeltaNew WestminsterAbbotsfordChilliwackCoquitlamBurnabyWhite Rock
Selling by business type
Prepare the details your buyer will need.
Different businesses need different evidence. Confirm what may be disclosed before preparing public marketing.
Liquor stores
Confirm the licence type and current transfer requirements with the BC Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. Do not assume a licence transfers automatically with a sale.
Retail shops
Set out inventory valuation, supplier arrangements, seasonal trading, occupancy costs and which assets or brand rights are included.
Service businesses
Explain owner involvement, staff qualifications, equipment obligations and whether customer or service contracts can transfer. Keep customer identities confidential.
What to consider
Build a credible information package.
- Clear financial statements, tax filings and support for owner adjustments
- Lease term, assignment requirements and landlord considerations
- Equipment, inventory, licences, staffing and transition expectations
- A confidentiality plan and a structured process for releasing information
A practical process
Move from preparation to closing.
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Start with a confidential consultation about objectives, timing and disclosure risks.
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Review supportable pricing and market positioning; obtain specialist valuation advice where needed.
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Prepare financial, lease, asset, licence and operating records with your advisers.
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Agree the marketing strategy, public teaser and confidential information package.
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Screen buyer identity, representation, experience, financial capacity and financing plans.
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Complete the NDA and release seller-authorized information in stages.
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Coordinate approved showings and conditional offers with defined timelines.
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Track accounting, legal, financing, asset and operational due diligence.
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Arrange landlord, franchisor and regulatory approvals where applicable.
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Coordinate subject removal, transition planning and completion with closing professionals.
Local professional
Work directly with Harry Khosa PREC*.
Harry is a REALTOR® | Business Sales Specialist working with business buyers, sellers and commercial real estate clients across Surrey, Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley through SRS Panorama Realty.
200 - 12992 76 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3W 2V6
Practical guidance
Research before you commit.
Use Harry’s focused guides to prepare your questions, documents and due-diligence plan.
Business valuation consultationDiscuss the records and professional advice needed before choosing an asking price.Common reasons a sale is delayedPrepare for financing, records, lease and approval issues early.Sell your business in Surrey, BCReview the local confidential-sale process, buyer screening, premises coordination and seller preparation for Surrey businesses.Sell your business in VancouverPlan the sale around financial records, the commercial lease and your disclosure priorities.Sell your business in RichmondPrepare franchise, lease and operating records for qualified buyer review.Sell your business in LangleyCoordinate equipment, yard and premises questions for service and industrial operations.Sell your business in AbbotsfordOrganize the sale package and buyer qualification for Fraser Valley opportunities.30-day business seller preparation planUse a week-by-week checklist to organize records and professional advice before marketing begins.Documents needed to sell a businessPrepare the financial, lease, asset, licence and operating records serious buyers may request.
Verify current requirements
Official resources
Use these public sources as a starting point, then confirm transaction-specific requirements with the responsible authority and qualified advisers.
Confidential consultation
Thinking of selling your business? Contact Harry Khosa.
Share a short overview of the business and your preferred timing. Harry will follow up directly to discuss the next step.
Call 778-558-9745Frequently asked questions
Useful answers before you begin.
How do I start selling my business in BC?
Begin with a private conversation about the business type, general location, your role and preferred timing. Harry can explain the representation process and what records to prepare before you decide whether to market the business. Sensitive documents can follow through an agreed private process.
Can I discuss selling without signing a listing agreement?
Yes. An initial consultation lets you discuss preparation and the proposed service. Submitting an enquiry does not create a listing agreement or authorize public advertising of your business.
How are prospective business buyers qualified?
Harry reviews the buyer’s acquisition criteria, experience, funding plan, available capital, timeline and representation. The seller approves the disclosure process; detailed records and visits may require buyer identification and an NDA.
Can I keep operating while the business is for sale?
Discuss how enquiries, appointments and document requests can be handled around your operating schedule. An anonymized public summary and seller-approved visits can reduce disruption, although complete secrecy cannot be guaranteed.
How confidential can the sale process be?
Marketing can limit identifying information and require prospective buyers to complete a confidentiality and qualification process before receiving sensitive details.
What financial records should a seller prepare?
Common records include financial statements, tax returns, POS reports, bank information, payroll summaries, lease documents and support for owner-specific adjustments. Qualified accounting advice is important.
When should the landlord be involved?
Timing depends on the lease, assignment provisions and transaction strategy. Review the lease with a qualified legal professional before approaching the landlord or making commitments.