Business broker · Texas
Sell a business in Texas.
Confidential business brokerage, valuation and exit planning for owners of established, profitable Texas businesses—from the first conversation through closing.
Selling a business in Texas
A large pool of owners. A buyer market that rewards preparation.
Texas is home to about 3.5 million small businesses, which employ 44.4% of the state’s employees, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Texas has more than 3.5 million small businesses, with the largest counts in professional and technical services, construction, transportation and warehousing, other services, and administrative and waste services. That mix gives the state an unusually large pool of established home services, B2B service and logistics companies.
Many of those owners are reaching retirement age, and well-run companies with transferable earnings continue to attract individual buyers, strategic acquirers and private investors. Owners who understand their value and prepare before going to market tend to negotiate from a stronger position.
Vision Fox works with owners in Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin and across Texas, entirely by phone and video, so your plans stay confidential close to home.
Vision Fox in Texas
- Business brokerage, valuation and coaching
- Best fit: profitable, owner-led companies with roughly $1M–$10M in revenue
- Valuations from $995, delivered in 7 to 12 business days
- Confidential from the first conversation
- Led by Mike Steward, a licensed business broker with 20+ years of experience
State steps to plan for
What Texas requires when a business changes hands.
Tax clearances and notices can affect the closing timeline and who is responsible for unpaid taxes. Building them into the plan early avoids last-minute delays.
Vision Fox coordinates these steps with your CPA and attorney, who should confirm the requirements for your specific transaction.
Texas at a glance
- Under Tax Code section 111.020, a buyer must withhold enough of the purchase price to cover the seller's unpaid state taxes unless the seller produces a Comptroller receipt or a Certificate of No Tax Due; otherwise the buyer is liable for those taxes up to the purchase price. Buyer and seller request the certificate together on Form 86-114 (Joint Request for Certificate of No Tax Due) before closing, at no charge. The Comptroller usually responds within about 10 business days, or up to 90 days if an audit of the seller is needed.
- Texas treats the sale of a business's entire operating assets (or those of a separately accounted division) to a single buyer in one transaction as an exempt occasional sale; inventory and intangibles are not operating assets under this rule.
How Vision Fox helps Texas owners
Value it, prepare it, sell it.
01
Know what it is worth
A professional, market-based valuation with fair market and liquidation value, explained by video.
02
Prepare for the market
Strengthen earnings, reduce owner dependence and organize the business for a buyer’s diligence.
03
Sell confidentially
Reach qualified buyers who sign confidentiality agreements, compare offers and move through diligence to closing.
Industries
Focused on understandable, cash-flow businesses.
Vision Fox works especially well with owner-led Texas companies where operations, customer relationships, teams and transferable earnings tell the real story.
- Home services: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, roofing
- B2B services: recurring commercial and professional services
- Franchise resales: existing locations and multi-unit transitions
- Light industrial: manufacturing, distribution, fabrication
- Property-related: maintenance, restoration, facilities
Frequently asked questions
Selling a Texas business.
How do I sell a business in Texas?
Start with a realistic valuation, then prepare the financial story and reduce owner dependence before going to market. A broker markets the business confidentially to screened buyers, negotiates offers and coordinates diligence, state tax steps and closing with your CPA and attorney.
Does Vision Fox provide business brokerage in Texas?
Yes. Texas is one of 34 states where Vision Fox provides business brokerage, along with valuation and coaching. Engagements are subject to the transaction structure and applicable licensing or registration requirements, which are confirmed at the start.
How much is my Texas business worth?
For a quick estimate, try the free valuation calculator. For a number you can price and negotiate from, Vision Fox valuations start at $995 and are delivered in 7 to 12 business days.
How long does it take to sell a business?
It depends on the business, its preparation and the buyer market, but many sales take several months to a year from listing to closing. Preparing financials and documentation before going to market can shorten the process.
Can I keep the sale confidential from employees and customers?
Yes. Information is shared in stages, buyers are screened and sign confidentiality agreements before receiving sensitive details, and Vision Fox works remotely, so there is no local office visit to explain.
Can I sell a franchise in Texas?
Yes. Franchise resales in Texas are handled by The Franchise Shop, the franchise resale practice of Vision Fox, which coordinates franchisor approval, transfer terms and buyer qualification through closing.
Are there Texas tax requirements when selling a business?
Under Tax Code section 111.020, a buyer must withhold enough of the purchase price to cover the seller's unpaid state taxes unless the seller produces a Comptroller receipt or a Certificate of No Tax Due; otherwise the buyer is liable for those taxes up to the purchase price. Buyer and seller request the certificate together on Form 86-114 (Joint Request for Certificate of No Tax Due) before closing, at no charge. The Comptroller usually responds within about 10 business days, or up to 90 days if an audit of the seller is needed. Confirm the details with your CPA or attorney.
Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy, Texas small business profile; Texas tax requirements when a business is sold; Texas sales tax on the sale of business assets. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.
A confidential first step
Thinking about selling your Texas business?
Start with a confidential conversation about value, readiness and timing—there is no obligation to list.