Sell a business in South Africa

Bring a credible opportunity to market.

Choose the route that matches your preparation level: publish a structured listing yourself, request assistance before listing, obtain a valuation or explore broker representation.

Create a business listing Request preparation support

Every real listing is previewed, scored and moderated before publication.

Publication standard75%

Minimum readiness score plus all critical disclosures.

Structured commercial information
Seller authority attestation
Marketplace moderation
Clear verification limitations

Choose your route

Start where the transaction actually is.

You do not need to force every seller into the same process.

Self-list

Best for owners or advisers who already have a clear asking price, commercial narrative, financial context and suitable images.

Choose a listing package

Prepare first

Use the assisted route when the opportunity needs better structure, confidentiality planning or missing-information guidance.

Request an assessment

Value first

Useful where asking-price expectations, maintainable earnings or transaction scope require independent analysis.

Request valuation screening

Broker representation

For owners seeking mandate management, buyer qualification, negotiation support or a more confidential process.

Request broker matching

Controlled process

From owner information to a moderated opportunity.

Choose a routeSelf-list, assisted preparation, valuation or broker support.
Structure the disclosureCommercial, financial, operational and transaction information.
Preview and scoreReview the listing and resolve critical readiness gaps.
ModerationAuthority, presentation, material disclosures and package status are reviewed.
PublicationApproved opportunities enter the marketplace and transaction workspace.

Marketplace packages

Transparent exposure periods.

Payment purchases listing access and exposure. It does not guarantee approval, enquiries or a completed transaction.

Standard

R030 days

Standard marketplace placement after approval.

Featured

R40030 days

Featured placement for a focused campaign.

Recommended

Featured

R70090 days

Longer discovery and buyer-qualification period.

Premium

R950180 days

Extended exposure for more complex transactions.

The publication period begins only after payment, moderation and approval are complete.

What buyers expect

Credibility is built through disclosure, not marketing claims.

Strong opportunities explain how the business earns money, what the owner does, what is included in the sale and which risks or dependencies matter.

Commercial clarity

Business model, customers, location, operating format and competitive position.

Financial context

Turnover, maintainable earnings, financial period and asking-price basis.

Transaction scope

Assets, stock, working capital, premises, licences and exclusions.

Material risks

Customer concentration, owner dependence, lease exposure and regulatory requirements.

Assisted preparation

Request an initial seller assessment.

Use this route when you need help structuring the opportunity before it is published. The initial review identifies information gaps, the appropriate listing path and whether valuation or broker support may be relevant.

No confidential documents are required at this stage.
No engagement or valuation conclusion is created by this form.
Your request is recorded in the governed service-request pipeline.

Full name * Email address * Telephone * Company or entity Business name Industry or business type * Province Years trading Approximate annual turnover (R) Approximate maintainable profit (R) Indicative asking price (R) Preferred timeframe Confidentiality level Preferred route

What support would be useful?

Prepare a market-ready listing Clarify asking-price positioning Obtain a business valuation Explore broker representation Plan a confidential sale process Prepare maintainable earnings information

Reason for sale and desired timing Business and transaction summary *

Do not submit confidential documents here. Financial statements, identity records, bank statements and transaction documents must only be supplied through an approved secure channel when requested.

Seller questions

Before you publish.

Can I list without revealing the business name?

Yes. A confidential listing can use a non-identifying public description, provided the information remains accurate and does not mislead buyers.

Does BizBuySell verify every financial figure?

No. Listing information is generally supplied by the seller or authorised representative. Review and verification states must state their scope and limitations.

When does the listing period start?

Only after the relevant package, moderation and publication requirements are complete.

Can I save the listing before submitting?

Yes. The listing workflow supports draft saving and preview so information can be completed before moderation.

Should I upload financial statements to the listing form?

No. Sensitive documents must not be uploaded through ordinary public forms. A secure channel will be used when documents are required.

Does submitting a listing guarantee buyer interest?

No. Approval, visibility, enquiries and transaction outcomes are not guaranteed.