Having all of the documents in the beginning saves a lot of time when preparing the business for sale.

These are the primary documents you will need to prepare your business for sale:

1. Tax returns for the last three years
2. The latest balance sheet that you have
3. Your lease, if you have one
4. A list of your equipment and vehicles
5. The size of your facility
6. Your franchise agreement, if your business is a franchise
7. A list of your employees, including their pay rates
8. Detail information on any liabilities that the buyer would have to assume