Logistics companies and corporate secretarial firms are two of the most established types of SME in Singapore. Both are built on long-term client relationships and steady, recurring work, and both have specific things buyers will want to check.
If you own one and are thinking about selling, here is what to prepare.
Selling a logistics company
Buyers of logistics businesses look closely at the assets and agreements that keep the operation running.
- Customer contracts. List your main customers, contract terms and renewal dates. Show how much revenue depends on the top few accounts.
- Fleet and equipment. Keep an up-to-date list of vehicles, forklifts and other equipment, with ownership, financing and maintenance records.
- Warehouse lease. Check the remaining tenure and whether the landlord, such as JTC or a private owner, must approve a change of owner or assignment.
- Permits and accounts. List the operating permits, customs accounts and registrations the business relies on, and whether each can be transferred.
- Drivers and staff. Have a staff list with roles, licences held and work pass details where relevant.
Selling a corporate secretarial firm
For a corporate secretarial firm, the client base is the business. Buyers will focus on how stable it is and whether it will stay after the sale.
- Client list. Prepare an anonymised summary: number of clients, typical services and how long clients have stayed.
- Recurring fees. Show annual retainer income separately from one-off work such as incorporations or strike-offs.
- Registrations. Confirm your registrations with ACRA as a filing agent or corporate service provider, and check what a new owner would need to keep them.
- Compliance records. Have your customer due diligence and anti-money laundering records in order. Buyers will ask.
- Engagement letters. Check whether client engagements can be transferred, and how clients should be told.
What both have in common
In both sectors, buyers want to know the business can run without the current owner. Document your processes, introduce key staff, and plan a handover period.
Keep the sale confidential until a buyer is serious. Listing anonymously lets you test interest without alerting clients or staff.
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For a full preparation checklist, read Selling Your SME in Singapore: 7 Things to Get Ready Before You List.
Frequently asked questions
What do buyers check when buying a logistics company in Singapore?
Customer contracts and how concentrated revenue is, the fleet and equipment with ownership and maintenance records, the warehouse lease and landlord consent, operating permits and customs accounts, and the staff list with licences and work passes.
What do buyers look for in a corporate secretarial firm?
The stability of the client base, recurring retainer income versus one-off work, ACRA filing agent or corporate service provider registrations, customer due diligence and anti-money laundering records, and whether client engagements can be transferred.
Can I sell my firm without clients or staff finding out?
Yes. List anonymously on BizSales.sg, keep the company name private, and share details only with serious buyers until a deal is likely.
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