Business Purchase Support – Maitland, NSW

Buying a Business? Get Expert Support from Day One

Thinking of buying a business in Maitland or the Hunter?
At Bottrell Accountants, Tax Agents & Business Advisors, we help buyers confidently assess, structure and complete business purchases — ensuring the numbers stack up, risks are managed, and everything is ATO & legally compliant.
Whether you’re buying your first café, taking over a tradie business, or investing in an established company — we’ll guide you every step of the way.

What's Involved In Buying a Business?

We help clients with every key stage of the process:

Business review & valuation
Financial and tax due diligence
ABN, company or trust setup
Transfer of business name, staff, equipment & systems
Liaison with lawyers & brokers
GST, CGT and tax structure advice
Cashflow forecasting
Post-purchase accounting, BAS & payroll support

We ensure your purchase is structured correctly — with clarity around profit, liabilities, and future obligations.

Why Choose Bottrell?

✔ Local, experienced business advisors based in Maitland
✔ Chartered Accountants & Registered Tax Agents
✔ We work with both buyers and sellers — we know both sides
✔ Industry experience: trades, retail, hospitality, medical, professional services, eCommerce & more
✔ Fixed-fee reviews & valuations available
✔ End-to-end setup + post-settlement support
We’re not just here for the transaction — we become your long-term accounting & business partner.

12+ Years Business Experience

With over a decade of experience, trust Bottrell Accountants & Financial Advisors for seasoned financial expertise.

Award Winning

Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of our certified accountants, who excel in their respective fields.

Qualified Accountants

Our team of chartered accountants & CPA, with over a decade of experience, brings a deep understanding of East Maitland's business landscape.

Specialist Services

Explore our specialized tax services, covering everything from individual income tax to corporate tax planning.

Services We Offer for Business Purchases

• Pre-purchase consultation
• Financial analysis & normalisation of earnings
• Business valuation (formal or indicative)
• Review of tax returns, BAS, and compliance history
• Staff entitlements and superannuation checks
• Analysis of lease agreements, equipment, IP and liabilities
• Structure advice – company, trust or partnership
• Transfer of registrations (ABN, TFN, GST, payroll)
• Setup of accounting software (Xero, MYOB, etc.)
• Ongoing tax, BAS & payroll support

Services Who We Help

We assist:
• First-time business buyers
• Sole traders purchasing existing businesses
• Trades & construction buyers
• Medical and health practitioners
• Café, restaurant & hospitality buyers
• Franchises and licensed businesses
• Investors and family-run businesses
• Buyers of eCommerce or online businesses