Business Purchase & Due Diligence Services – Newcastle, NSW

Buying a Business? Get the Right Advice First

Purchasing a business is a big move — and getting the right accounting and tax advice early can save you money, risk and stress.

At Bottrell Accountants Newcastle, we help buyers:

Understand the business financials
Perform due diligence
Identify risks
Structure the purchase tax-effectively
Work with your solicitor or broker

📌 Whether you’re a first-time buyer or acquiring your next site, we’re here to guide you.

Our Business Services

✅ Business structure advice (sole trader, company, trust)
✅ Review of financials, BAS, tax returns & payroll
✅ Cash flow & profit analysis
✅ Business valuation support
✅ GST, stock, and employee entitlement advice
✅ Capital Gains Tax & stamp duty considerations
✅ ATO & ASIC checks
✅ Liaison with solicitors & brokers
✅ Setup of new entities, bank accounts & systems
✅ Business transition & compliance setup

📌 We support you from pre-offer to post-settlement.

Who Do We Help

✔ First-time business buyers
✔ Franchise buyers
✔ Existing business owners acquiring another entity
✔ Family businesses expanding operations
✔ Clients buying through SMSF or trust
✔ Tradies, retail, hospitality, professional & medical buyers

Common Mistakes We Help You Avoid

🔹 Overpaying for goodwill or assets
🔹 Missing hidden liabilities (like unpaid super or tax)
🔹 Using the wrong business structure
🔹 Ignoring GST or employee obligations
🔹 Failing to verify recurring revenue
🔹 Not reviewing lease terms and legal risks

📌 Our due diligence checklist ensures you know exactly what you’re buying.

Why Choose Bottrell?

✔ Local Newcastle-based advisory team
✔ Chartered Accountants, CPAs & Tax Agents
✔ In-house experience across accounting, structuring, BAS & payroll
✔ 20+ years helping clients buy, grow and sell businesses
✔ Fixed-fee pre-purchase review packages
✔ We work directly with your broker or solicitor
✔ Ongoing support after the sale – BAS, tax & bookkeeping

Newcastle Office Contact

📍 Bottrell Accountants – Newcastle Office
97 Scott St, Newcastle, NSW, 2300
📞 Phone: (02) 4003 4808
📧 Email: newcastle@bottrellaccounting.com.au
🔗 Contact the Newcastle Team
🕒 Office Hours:
Mon–Fri: 7:30am–5:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am–2:00pm