Considering selling a business in New Zealand

Clyth MacLeod Business Sales have over 53 years experience selling businesses throughout New Zealand. We are a professional team and offer confidential, networked, innovative marketing, and
lower fees. You can trust our business sales team to achieve the best possible price for your business.

Get in touch with us today if you would like to discuss your desire to sell a business. We look forward to assisting you.

We believe you should know exactly what you're paying and why, right from the outset. Here's how our commission works.

How our commission is calculated
The commission payable to Clyth MacLeod Business Sales for the sale of your business is calculated on the total sale price, on a tiered basis:

• First, the sum of $800 plus GST, which covers AML/CFT compliance and contributes to the initial administration and marketing costs of your listing. This amount is payable immediately upon signing your Agency Agreement and is non-refundable.
• Second, 8% of the first $1,000,000 of the sale price, as shown on the Sale and Purchase Agreement.
• Third, 6% of the amount of the sale price from $1,000,001 up to $5,000,000.
• Fourth, 4% of the amount of the sale price exceeding $5,000,000 (not subject to adjustment).

A minimum fee applies to the second, third and fourth tiers combined: the greater of the amount calculated above, or $18,750. Together with the $800 first-tier component, this brings the minimum total commission payable on any sale to $19,550, plus GST.
All amounts stated are exclusive of GST, which is payable in addition.

Why our rates work this way
Our tiered rates reduce as the sale price increases — but that's not a reflection of reduced effort or motivation on larger deals. We're just as committed to achieving the best possible price for you, whatever the size of your business. We simply believe a tiered structure is the fairest way to price our commission.

Keeping it fair for smaller businesses too
We work hard to keep our minimum fee affordable and realistic for smaller businesses, while still allowing us to properly resource your sale. The minimum fee for any business sale with us is $19,550, plus GST — made up of the initial $800 AML/CFT compliance, administration and marketing fee, payable when you sign your Agency Agreement, plus the minimum fee of $18,750, payable on a success-fee basis on the unconditional date of sale.

When you list your business with us, we are with you every step of the way. We call it being joined at the hip with our sellers — and we mean it. Every member of our team retains an awareness that our seller is always alongside them, in everything they say and do.

We begin with a free, no-obligation appraisal based on comparable sales. We write your advertisement and Information Memorandum and seek your approval before anything goes to market. We promote your business through specialist broking websites and our extensive database of registered buyers. We negotiate on your behalf, provide guidance leading into settlement and remain available after the sale is complete.

Throughout everything, we treat confidentiality as a serious professional obligation. Your business, your staff and your relationships are protected at every stage.