--- title: "SBA Acquisition Attorney in Washington" description: "SBA Acquisition Attorney across Washington. Alex Lubyansky represents buyers and sellers throughout Washington." canonical: "https://acquisitionstars.com/sba-acquisition-attorney/wa" firm: "Acquisition Stars" practice: "M&A and securities law" office: "Novi, Michigan (serves clients nationwide)" contact: "consult@acquisitionstars.com | 248-266-2790" --- # SBA Acquisition Attorney in Washington By [Alex Lubyansky](https://acquisitionstars.com/about) Managing Partner Last updated September 23, 2026 Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on sba acquisition attorney matters across Washington. Serving clients across Washington. [Request Engagement Assessment](https://acquisitionstars.com/consultation) ## SBA Acquisition Attorney Practice in Washington Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on sba acquisition attorney matters across Washington. Alex Lubyansky leads every engagement, and has been M&A counsel since 2013 across transactions of varying complexity, from lower-middle-market deals to multi-party structures. ### Washington Transaction Considerations - Washington's B&O tax is a gross receipts tax with no deductions for cost of goods sold or business expenses, which can significantly affect the after-tax economics of high-revenue, low-margin business acquisitions - Washington's capital gains tax (7% on gains over $262,000) directly affects seller proceeds in M&A transactions, though certain types of gains (including some real estate) are exempt - Washington requires the consent of the other spouse to sell or encumber the assets or goodwill of a business both spouses help manage, under RCW 26.16.030(6), and both spouses must join to convey community real property ### Discuss Your Washington Transaction Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry and responds within one business day. ## Washington Legal Framework for SBA Business Acquisition Law ### Non-Compete Agreements Restricted by an annually adjusted salary threshold ($126,858 for employees in 2026) under RCW 49.62.020. 18-month presumptive maximum. Terminated employees must be paid base salary during the restriction period. Restricted under RCW 49.62 (effective January 1, 2020). Non-competes are prohibited for employees earning less than $126,858 annually (2026 threshold, adjusted annually) and for independent contractors earning less than $317,147 annually. Non-competes exceeding 18 months are presumptively unreasonable. Employers must disclose the non-compete terms at or before the time of hire. Employees who are terminated (as opposed to voluntarily leaving) must be paid their base salary during the restriction period. The sale-of-business exception is preserved. ### Tax Considerations Washington has no corporate income tax and no personal income tax. The state imposes a Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax, a gross receipts tax at rates varying by business classification (0.138% to 3.3%). As a community property state, Washington requires the consent of the other spouse to sell or encumber the assets or goodwill of a business both spouses help manage, and both spouses must join to convey community real property, under RCW 26.16.030(6). Washington enacted a 7% capital gains tax on gains exceeding $262,000 (2024 threshold), which was upheld by the state supreme court. ### Filing Requirements Entity mergers and conversions must be filed with the Washington Secretary of State. Annual reports are required. The Department of Revenue handles B&O tax registration and capital gains tax compliance. ### Bulk Sales / Asset Purchases Washington has repealed UCC Article 6 (Bulk Sales). Washington Revenue and Taxation statutes permit the Department of Revenue to pursue successor liability against asset purchasers for the seller's unpaid taxes. A tax clearance certificate should be obtained before closing. ## Other M&A and Securities Services in Washington Acquisition Stars handles M&A transactions for Washington clients and works with securities counsel on securities matters. Alex Lubyansky leads every M&A engagement. 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