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SBA closing and selling overview

U.S. Small Business Administration (Publisher)

An overview of closure, sale, and ownership transfer, with links to state information and sources of local help.

Useful when

You are considering closure and want to identify the decisions, people, and obligations to discuss with your advisors.

Less useful when

You need a complete checklist tailored to your state, business structure, contracts, or debts.

What access involves

Each option below keeps its own cost and requirements.

This offering

Free

Format
Read
Delivery
At my own pace
Access
No registration required
Availability
Listed by the source; confirm current access
Language
English
Location served
Not confirmed
Access period
Not confirmed
Time commitment
Not confirmed

Participation & requirements

On the linked page, look for “Close or sell your business.” Use the overview to organize questions, then check what applies with the relevant authorities and professionals.

Additional eligibility requirements have not been confirmed. Check the provider’s current requirements.

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Costs & interests to understand

Public information from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reading the guidance is free; separate professional work may carry a fee.

Before you choose

On the linked page, look for “Close or sell your business.” Use the overview to organize questions, then check what applies with the relevant authorities and professionals.

Sources & checks

Source information checked 3 October 2026. Fit notes are Brass Charter’s editorial assessment; offerings have not been personally tested.

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