Sell a company

Sell a company: list your business on businessmatch.ch, choose open, discreet or anonymous visibility and receive buyer enquiries through a clear marketplace entry.

Single listing

For one business with a selectable duration.

CHF99per listing

1 month

Excl. VAT.

  • Automatically in four languages
  • Open, discreet or anonymous
  • No sale commission
Register free

No payment before publication.

Subscription

For regular sellers with several listings.

CHF99per month

3 active listings

Billed yearly. Excl. VAT.

  • Automatically in four languages
  • Direct buyer enquiries
  • No sale commission
Register free

No payment before publication.

Sell a company in Switzerland: prepare the offer and the process

A successful company listing lets a suitable buyer understand what is being sold, how the business performs and what the transition requires. It can remain discreet while presenting enough verified substance to support relevant enquiries and a structured next step.

Clarify the transaction perimeter

State whether the offer concerns all shares, a controlling stake, an operating unit or selected assets. Identify debt, cash, working capital, property and shareholder items separately so the guide price is interpretable.

Prepare comparable figures and evidence

Use several years plus current trading, explain owner-related and exceptional items, and reconcile adjustments to accounts. Contracts, staff, assets and liabilities should support the story told by the numbers.

Choose visibility and qualify buyers

Open, discreet and anonymous publication serve different situations. Whatever the choice, define which buyer information is required before company identity, detailed figures or sensitive documents are released.

Plan negotiation, diligence and handover

Prepare responsibilities, decision points and a realistic timeline. Key employees, customer introductions, system access, signing conditions and seller support need owners and dates before completion.

Questions about selling a company in Switzerland

What should I prepare before publishing the company?

Prepare a concise profile, financial history, current figures, guide-price logic, major contracts, team overview, ownership structure, sale perimeter and proposed handover. Resolve obvious inconsistencies before buyers see them.

Should I publish a fixed asking price?

A guide price or range can help qualify interest, provided the assumptions and transaction perimeter are clear. If price depends on working capital, debt, property or performance, explain that basis.

Can I sell without publishing my private contact details?

Yes. Enquiries can be routed through the platform and private seller details do not need to appear in the public listing.

Does businessmatch.ch negotiate or sign the transaction for me?

No. businessmatch.ch is a marketplace, not the buyer, seller, broker or contracting party. The parties remain responsible for review, advice, negotiation and the contract.