{"id":194,"date":"2025-10-07T15:40:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-07T12:40:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bizmoldova.com\/en\/infographics-purchase-and-sale-of-llc-company-share-in-moldova\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T09:59:44","slug":"infographics-purchase-and-sale-of-llc-company-share-in-moldova","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bizmoldova.com\/en\/infographics-purchase-and-sale-of-llc-company-share-in-moldova\/","title":{"rendered":"Infographics &#8211; purchase and sale of LLC (company, share) in Moldova"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<main class=\"container mx-auto p-4 md:p-8\">\n\n    <section id=\"intro\" class=\"mb-12\">\n        <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6 md:p-8\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-center\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">When does it make sense to buy a ready-made SRL?<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"text-lg text-center text-gray-700 mb-6\">Buying an existing company (SRL) in Moldova can be a strategically advantageous step, but it requires in-depth analysis. It is an alternative to registering a new company &#8220;from scratch&#8221; that suits certain business goals. The infographic below presents key aspects that will help you weigh all the pros and cons and make an informed decision.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 gap-6 text-center\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-card\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\">\n                    <div class=\"kpi-number\" style=\"color: #4A90E2; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;\">1-3 days<\/div>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Time saved on startup<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-card\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\">\n                    <div class=\"kpi-number\" style=\"color: #4A90E2; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;\">&gt;50%<\/div>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">Companies with a history have better access to credit<\/p>\n                <\/div><div class=\"kpi-card\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; border-radius: 0.5rem; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); padding: 1.5rem; text-align: center; transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;\">\n                    <div class=\"kpi-number\" style=\"color: #D0021B; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700;\">70%<\/div>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600 mt-2\">of risks are related to hidden debts<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"opportunities\" class=\"mb-12\">\n        <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">Key Opportunities and Advantages<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8\">\n            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">Time Comparison: Purchase vs. Registration<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">The main advantage of purchasing is speed. You get a fully operational company in a few days, while registering a new one and obtaining all permits can take weeks.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 300px; max-height: 400px;\">\n                    <canvas id=\"timeComparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">Factors Influencing the Decision<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">The decision to purchase often depends on factors that are critical to the business, such as the availability of licenses, the company&#8217;s history for participating in tenders, or the need for a quick start.<\/p><div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 300px; max-height: 400px;\">\n                    <canvas id=\"decisionFactorsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"risks\" class=\"mb-12\">\n        <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8\" style=\"color: #D0021B;\">Main Risks and How to Avoid Them<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-2 gap-8\">\n            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: #D0021B;\">Distribution of Potential Risks<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">Buying a &#8220;pig in a poke&#8221;, you risk inheriting not only assets but also liabilities. Hidden debts, tax obligations and lawsuits account for the lion&#8217;s share of all risks.<\/p>\n                <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 600px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; height: 380px; max-height: 400px;\">\n                    <canvas id=\"risksDistributionChart\"><\/canvas>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6\">\n                <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold mb-4\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">Due Diligence: Verification Map<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-4\">Thorough due diligence is your main tool for minimizing risks. It should cover all aspects of the company&#8217;s activities, from finances to legal integrity.<\/p>\n                <ul class=\"space-y-3 text-gray-700\">\n                    <li class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-green-500 mr-2\">&#x2714;<\/span> Financial audit (debts, assets)<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-green-500 mr-2\">&#x2714;<\/span> Tax audit (arrears, reporting)<\/li><li class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-green-500 mr-2\">&#x2714;<\/span> Legal expertise (contracts, lawsuits)<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-green-500 mr-2\">&#x2714;<\/span> Reputation and counterparty verification<\/li>\n                    <li class=\"flex items-center\"><span class=\"text-green-500 mr-2\">&#x2714;<\/span> Personnel analysis<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    \n    <section id=\"static-audit\" class=\"mb-12\">\n        <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6 md:p-8\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-center\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">&#x2705; Specialized Due Diligence Checklists<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-6 text-center max-w-2xl mx-auto\">Select a business type to see key verification points specific to your industry (in addition to standard financial and legal audits).<\/p>\n\n            <details open style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #ffffff; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;\">\n                <summary style=\"padding: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none; position: relative;\">&#x1f4bb; IT company and software development<\/summary>\n                <div class=\"p-4 space-y-3 border-t mt-2\">\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Intellectual property (IP):<\/span> Verification of the existence and legal purity of rights to all <strong>source code<\/strong>, domains, and trademarks.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\"><span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Employment Agreements and IP:<\/span> Analysis of all contracts with developers and freelancers for <strong>assignment of IP rights<\/strong> to the company (IP Assignment clauses).\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Software Licenses:<\/span> Audit of the use of licensed software (operating systems, editors, databases) to prevent lawsuits.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Tax Benefits:<\/span> Verification that the business activity meets the conditions for obtaining <strong>benefits<\/strong> (e.g., for residents of the IT park) and the risks of their revocation.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Client Obligations:<\/span> Analysis of support agreements (SLA), warranty periods, and potential penalties for breach.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n\n            <details style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #ffffff; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;\">\n                <summary style=\"padding: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none; position: relative;\">&#x1f3d7;&#xfe0f; Construction Company<\/summary><div class=\"p-4 space-y-3 border-t mt-2\">\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Permit documents:<\/span> Verification of the availability and validity of all <strong>licenses<\/strong> for design, construction, and urban planning certificates.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Subcontract agreements:<\/span> Detailed analysis of obligations to subcontractors and risks of non-performance of works.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Warranty obligations:<\/span> Consideration of all warranty periods for completed and current projects, as well as reserves for possible repairs.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Real estate:<\/span> Legal purity of ownership or lease rights to land allotments and construction sites.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n\n            <details style=\"margin-bottom: 1rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #ffffff; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;\"><summary style=\"padding: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none; position: relative;\">&#x1f374; Restaurant and HoReCa<\/summary>\n                <div class=\"p-4 space-y-3 border-t mt-2\">\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Special licenses:<\/span> Availability and validity period of <strong>licenses for the sale of alcohol and tobacco<\/strong>, as well as permits from the sanitary-epidemiological service (SES) and fire safety authorities.\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Lease agreements:<\/span> Critical analysis of the terms of the <strong>premises lease<\/strong> (term, possibility of extension, conditions for rate increases, right of purchase).\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"checklist-item\" style=\"padding: 0.75rem; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff; border-left: 3px solid #4A90E2; transition: background-color 0.2s;\">\n                        <span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Employment records:<\/span> Verification of the correct formalization of labor relations with service staff (cooks, waiters) for hidden risks.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div><span class=\"font-semibold text-[#005A9C]\">Cash discipline:<\/span> Audit of cash transactions, correctness of POS system usage, and compliance with Tax Service requirements.\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n    <section id=\"partner\" class=\"mb-12\">\n        <div class=\"rounded-lg p-6 md:p-8\" style=\"background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #eef5fd 100%); border: 1px solid #dbe8f6; border-left: 4px solid #F5A623; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4 text-center\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">&#x2b50; Partnership with BUSINESS LIGA SRL: an asset guarantee<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"text-lg text-center leading-relaxed\" style=\"color: #334155;\">\n                Buying a company through the <strong style=\"color: #005A9C;\">BUSINESS LIGA SRL<\/strong> agency means confidence in the asset.\n                We sell only those companies that we have managed ourselves and whose history we know.\n                Yes, the prices of some of them are above average, but you acquire a <strong style=\"color: #005A9C;\">clean company with no debts, with turnover and a reputation<\/strong> \u2014 or, more precisely, its share.\n            <\/p>\n            <p class=\"text-sm mt-4 text-center\" style=\"color: #64748b;\">Your path to a fast and safe start in Moldova.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"process\" class=\"mb-12 md:col-span-2\">\n        <div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-md p-6 md:p-8\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-center mb-8\" style=\"color: #005A9C;\">The SRL Purchase Process: A Step-by-Step Plan<\/h2><p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-8 text-center max-w-3xl mx-auto\">Five stages of the transaction. Expand &#8220;Details&#8221; at any step \u2014 it indicates what documents to request, what to check, and which rules of the Republic of Moldova apply.<\/p>\n            <div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"flow-step\" data-step-name=\"Company search and selection\" style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-left: 2px solid #4A90E2;\">\n                    <div class=\"flow-dot\" style=\"background-color: #4A90E2; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 0; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; color: white;\">1<\/div>\n                    <h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\">Company Search and Selection<\/h4>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Defining criteria (history, turnover, licenses) and selecting suitable options.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff;\">\n                        <summary style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none;\">&#x2728; Details: what to check before first contact<\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\">\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-2\"><strong>Company selection criteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n                                <li>Year of registration and continuity of activity: whether reports were filed for all years, whether there are any &#8220;dormant&#8221; periods.<\/li>\n                                <li>Types of activity according to the CAEM classifier and the availability of valid licenses and authorizations \u2014 their re-registration to a new owner does not always happen automatically.<\/li><li>Real turnover, bank account activity, VAT (TVA) payer status.<\/li>\n                                <li>The amount of authorized capital and confirmation that it has been fully paid in.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-2\"><strong>What to check in open sources even before negotiations:<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n                                <li>Extract from the State Register of Legal Entities (Agency for Public Services) \u2014 shareholders, administrator, legal address, encumbrances on the share.<\/li>\n                                <li>Absence of debts to the state budget (State Tax Service).<\/li>\n                                <li>Liens in the register of pledges over movable property.<\/li>\n                                <li>Court cases and insolvency proceedings.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700\"><strong>Red flags:<\/strong> frequent change of administrator and shareholders, mass registration address, absence of reports for previous periods, seizure of or pledge on the share, a &#8220;cheap company with turnover&#8221; without a clear reason for the sale.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flow-step\" data-step-name=\"Preliminary negotiations\" style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-left: 2px solid #4A90E2;\"><div class=\"flow-dot\" style=\"background-color: #4A90E2; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 0; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; color: white;\">2<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\">Preliminary negotiations<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">Discussing the terms, price, and signing a letter of intent (Letter of Intent).<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none;\">&#x2728; More details: what to put in writing before the audit<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\">\n<ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n<li>The price of the share and what exactly is included in the deal: assets, existing contracts, licenses, personnel, trademark, domain, customer base.<\/li>\n<li>The procedure and schedule of payments, currency, and who pays for the notary and state fees.<\/li>\n<li>The timeline for conducting Due Diligence and exclusivity \u2014 the seller does not conduct parallel negotiations while the review is underway.<\/li>\n<li>How responsibility for obligations arising before the transaction is allocated.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/details><p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\"><strong>Stage tools:<\/strong> letter of intent (Letter of Intent), confidentiality agreement (NDA), earnest money (arvun\u0103) \u2014 under the Civil Code of the Republic of Moldova, it performs a security and penalty function.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-2\"><strong>Two \u201cdeal-breakers\u201d that most often derail the deal \u2014 check them in advance:<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700\">\n                                <li>The pre-emptive right of the other company members to purchase the share: their written waiver or compliance with the notification procedure is required.<\/li>\n                                <li>Consent of the seller&#8217;s spouse, if the share was acquired during marriage.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flow-step\" data-step-name=\"Due Diligence (Comprehensive Review)\" style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-left: 2px solid #4A90E2;\">\n                    <div class=\"flow-dot\" style=\"background-color: #F5A623; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 0; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; color: white;\">3<\/div>\n                    <h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\">Due Diligence (Comprehensive Review)<\/h4>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600\">The key stage. Engaging lawyers and auditors to conduct a full check of the company for hidden problems.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff;\"><summary style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none;\">&#x2728; More details: what exactly to request and check<\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\">\n                            <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n                                <li><strong>Finances:<\/strong> accounting statements for three years, breakdown of accounts receivable and payable, account balances, loans, leases, issued guarantees.<\/li>\n                                <li><strong>Taxes:<\/strong> certificate of no arrears to the budget, reports of recent inspections, assessment of the risk of additional charges for previous periods \u2014 the company remains liable for them even after a change of owner.<\/li>\n                                <li><strong>Legal matters:<\/strong> the founding act and all amendments thereto, minutes of general meetings, lease agreements and loan agreements (they often contain a change-of-control clause), pending court cases, enforcement proceedings.<\/li>\n                                <li><strong>Personnel:<\/strong> headcount and payroll fund, salary arrears, the contract with the administrator and the terms of its termination, severance compensation.<\/li>\n                                <li><strong>Assets:<\/strong> ownership rights to real estate and vehicles, seizures and liens, actual availability of inventory and equipment.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul><p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\"><strong>Full Due Diligence checklist with concrete examples<\/strong> \u2014 what documents to request, what to verify line by line, and how to cover identified risks in the contract \u2014 is placed on a separate page: <a href=\"https:\/\/bizmoldova.com\/due-diligence-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bf%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d1%84%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%bc%d1%8b-srl-%d0%b2-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%88%d0%b0%d0%b3%d0%be\/\">Due Diligence when buying a company (SRL) in Moldova<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-700\"><strong>Main rule:<\/strong> when buying a share, you are buying the entire company \u2014 along with its past. Debts and tax obligations remain with the legal entity, not with the previous owner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flow-step\" data-step-name=\"Preparation of the sale and purchase agreement\" style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; padding-bottom: 2rem; border-left: 2px solid #4A90E2;\">\n<div class=\"flow-dot\" style=\"background-color: #4A90E2; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 0; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; color: white;\">4<\/div>\n<h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\">Preparation of the sale and purchase agreement<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">Drafting and agreeing on all details of the contract, including seller warranties.<\/p>\n<details style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff;\">\n<summary style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none;\">&#x2728; More details: contract form and mandatory conditions<\/summary><div style=\"padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\">\n    <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\"><strong>Form:<\/strong> going to a notary is not mandatory \u2014 the parties may draft and sign the share transfer agreement themselves. But it is the text of the agreement that determines what you receive and what the seller is liable for: weak wording either leads to refusal to register the changes or leaves the buyer unprotected when debts surface. Therefore, the agreement is prepared by a lawyer, and the parties use notarial certification at their discretion \u2014 as an additional guarantee if they do not know each other well or the transaction amount is large.<\/p>\n    <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-2\"><strong>What must be included in the agreement:<\/strong><\/p>\n    <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n        <li>The exact size of the share being transferred, its nominal value and the transaction price.<\/li>\n        <li>The seller&#8217;s representations and warranties that there are no hidden debts, court disputes or encumbrances.<\/li>\n        <li>A mechanism for compensating the buyer&#8217;s losses if these warranties turn out to be inaccurate.<\/li>\n        <li>Deferred payment or withholding of part of the amount until re-registration is completed.<\/li>\n        <li>The procedure for handing over the seal, accounting database, electronic signature keys and access to bank accounts.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n<\/div><p class=\"text-gray-700\"><strong>Document package for the transaction:<\/strong> a fresh extract from the State Register, the constitutive act, the decision or minutes of the general meeting of participants, the waiver of the pre-emptive right by the participants, the consent of the seller&#8217;s spouse, and the documents of the parties to the transaction. The same package is also required for the registration of changes, regardless of whether the contract was notarized or not.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"flow-step\" data-step-name=\"\u0417\u0430\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u0441\u0434\u0435\u043b\u043a\u0438 \u0438 \u043f\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0440\u0435\u0433\u0438\u0441\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f\" style=\"position: relative; padding-left: 3rem; padding-bottom: 0; border-left: 2px solid transparent;\">\n                    <div class=\"flow-dot\" style=\"background-color: #7ED321; position: absolute; left: -1rem; top: 0; width: 2rem; height: 2rem; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: bold; color: white;\">5<\/div>\n                    <h4 class=\"font-bold text-lg mb-1\">Conclusion of the transaction and re-registration<\/h4>\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600\">Signing the contract and submitting the documents to the Public Services Agency for changing the founders and the administrator.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"margin-top: 0.75rem; border: 1px solid #d1d5db; border-radius: 0.5rem; background-color: #f8faff;\">\n                        <summary style=\"padding: 0.6rem 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #005A9C; list-style: none;\">&#x2728; More: registration of changes and actions after the transaction<\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 1rem 1rem 1rem;\"><p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\">After signing the agreement (or, if the parties chose notarial form, after its certification), the changes are submitted to the Agency for Public Services for entry in the State Register of Legal Entities: the new composition of participants, if necessary \u2014 a new administrator, legal address and types of activity.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-3\"><strong>Timeframe:<\/strong> registration of changes usually takes 1\u20133 business days; an expedited procedure is available for an increased fee.<\/p>\n                            <p class=\"text-gray-700 mb-2\"><strong>What to do immediately after registration:<\/strong><\/p>\n                            <ul class=\"space-y-2 text-gray-700 mb-3\">\n                                <li>Obtain a new extract from the register with the current list of participants.<\/li>\n                                <li>Re-issue at the bank the right of signature and access to accounts, close the accesses of the previous administrator.<\/li>\n                                <li>Reissue the electronic signature for submitting reports.<\/li>\n                                <li>Notify counterparties and the landlord, check contracts for a change-of-control clause.<\/li>\n                                <li>Check whether re-issuance of licenses and authorizations is required.<\/li>\n                                <li>Execute an employment contract with the new administrator or terminate the previous one.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul><em>Deadlines, fees, and the list of documents are provided for reference only \u2014 we re-check them on the date of a specific transaction.<\/em>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <section id=\"conclusion\">\n        <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-r from-blue-700 to-blue-900 text-white rounded-lg shadow-xl p-8 text-center\">\n            <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold mb-4\">Conclusion: When Is Buying Justified?<\/h2>\n            <p class=\"text-lg mb-6 max-w-3xl mx-auto\">Buying an SRL in Moldova is a powerful tool for a quick market entry and obtaining competitive advantages through licenses or company history. The transaction will be successful only if a comprehensive <strong class=\"font-semibold\">Due Diligence<\/strong> review is conducted. If speed, reputation, and ready-made infrastructure are your priorities, and you are willing to invest in a thorough audit \u2014 buying a ready-made company will become your strategic advantage.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n<\/main>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/chart.js\"><\/script>\n<script>\n    \/\/ Initializing Chart.js for charts\n    document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function () {\n        const wrapLabel = (label) => {\n            if (label.length > 16) {\n                const words = label.split(' ');\n                const lines = [];\n                let currentLine = '';\n                words.forEach(word => {\n                    if ((currentLine + word).length > 16) {\n                        lines.push(currentLine.trim());\n                        currentLine = '';\n                    }\n                    currentLine += word + ' ';\n                });\n                lines.push(currentLine.trim());\n                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We will select a company for your tasks, arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/bizmoldova.com\/due-diligence-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8-%d0%bf%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%83%d0%bf%d0%ba%d0%b5-%d1%84%d0%b8%d1%80%d0%bc%d1%8b-srl-%d0%b2-%d0%bc%d0%be%d0%bb%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b5-%d0%bf%d0%be%d1%88%d0%b0%d0%b3%d0%be\/\">Due Diligence<\/a>, prepare the share transfer agreement and carry out re-registration at the Public Services Agency. Phone and messengers: <strong><a href=\"tel:+37367666333\">+373 67 666 333<\/a><\/strong> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/37367666333\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/bizmoldova.com\/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%ba%d1%82%d1%8b-%d1%8e%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b8%d1%87%d0%b5%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b8%d0%b5-%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%81%d1%83%d0%bb%d1%8c%d1%82%d0%b0%d1%86%d0%b8%d0%b8\/\">contacts<\/a>. 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