Acquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on sell my business lawyer matters across California.
Serving 63 markets across California. Alex Lubyansky on every engagement.
Request Engagement AssessmentAcquisition Stars advises buyers and sellers on sell my business lawyer matters across California. Alex Lubyansky handles every engagement personally, bringing 15+ years of M&A experience to transactions of varying complexity, from lower-middle-market deals to multi-party structures. California bans non-compete agreements under Business and Professions Code Section 16600, which materially affects how seller restrictions are structured. The state also has the highest corporate income tax rate in the country at 8.84%, and retains a Bulk Sales Act requiring creditor notice in asset purchases. Whether you are acquiring a business, selling a company you have built, or navigating a complex transaction, the firm's approach is the same: one experienced attorney on every deal, no handoffs to junior associates.
Share the basics. Alex reviews every inquiry personally and responds within one business day.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
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Banned entirely. Limited exception for sale of a business.
Non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600. This ban applies broadly, with narrow exceptions only for the sale of a business (the seller may be restricted from competing with the sold business), dissolution of a partnership, or dissolution of an LLC. Even with the sale-of-business exception, restrictions must be reasonable.
California imposes the highest state corporate tax rate among non-compete-ban states at 8.84% (C-corps) or a 1.5% franchise tax on S-corps. The state does not conform to federal qualified small business stock exclusions. Community property rules require spousal consent for transfers of community assets. California sources income based on market-based sourcing rules, which can affect multi-state deal structures.
Mergers and asset acquisitions require filings with the California Secretary of State. The California Franchise Tax Board requires tax clearance certificates for dissolving entities. Bulk sales transactions require Notice to Creditors filings. Foreign entities must qualify with the Secretary of State before doing business in California.
California retains a modified Bulk Sales Act under California Commercial Code Sections 6101-6111, applicable primarily to businesses whose principal activity is the sale of inventory. Buyers must comply with notice requirements to the seller's creditors at least 12 business days before the bulk transfer. Failure to comply allows creditors to void the transfer.
Yes. Acquisition Stars is a nationwide M&A and securities law firm. Alex Lubyansky represents clients in California directly, handling every engagement personally without delegating to junior attorneys. We work with clients in every major metro and smaller markets throughout the state.
Non-compete agreements are void and unenforceable under California Business and Professions Code Section 16600. This ban applies broadly, with narrow exceptions only for the sale of a business (the seller may be restricted from competing with the sold business), dissolution of a partnership, or dissolution of an LLC. Even with the sale-of-business exception, restrictions must be reasonable.
California imposes the highest state corporate tax rate among non-compete-ban states at 8.84% (C-corps) or a 1.5% franchise tax on S-corps. The state does not conform to federal qualified small business stock exclusions. Community property rules require spousal consent for transfers of community assets. California sources income based on market-based sourcing rules, which can affect multi-state deal structures.
California retains a modified Bulk Sales Act under California Commercial Code Sections 6101-6111, applicable primarily to businesses whose principal activity is the sale of inventory. Buyers must comply with notice requirements to the seller's creditors at least 12 business days before the bulk transfer. Failure to comply allows creditors to void the transfer.
Look for an attorney with genuine transaction experience, not just corporate formation work. Verify that the attorney has handled deals similar in size and structure to yours. In California, confirm the attorney understands state-specific issues including California's non-compete framework, successor liability rules, and any industry-specific regulations. At Acquisition Stars, Alex Lubyansky personally handles every engagement, which means you get direct access to the same attorney from letter of intent through closing.
Alex Lubyansky handles every business sale law engagement personally.
15+ years of M&A experience. Nationwide practice. One attorney on every deal.
We review every transaction inquiry within one business day.
Your transaction details are under review. If there is alignment, we will be in touch.
Meanwhile, feel free to call us directly at (248) 266-2790
One attorney on every deal. Nationwide. 15+ years of M&A experience.