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BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan
Financing for buying or transferring a business
Funding available
$ 350,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Canada
Overview
BDC’s Business Purchase or Transfer Loan offers flexible financing for businesses based in Canada that are generating revenue and have a good track record to buy a company, merge with a competitor, or transfer ownership. Eligible uses include purchasing an existing business, refinancing vendor take-back financing, and covering intellectual property or lawyer’s fees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Complete an acquisition or business transfer
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 350,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Buy an existing business.
- Make a merger or purchase a competitor.
- Sell your business to a family member or a member of your management team.
- Refinance vendor financing (vendor take-back).
Documents Needed
- A negotiated agreement to buy another company.
- Relevant supporting documentation, such as an agreed purchase price, a letter of offer and closing date.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents
- Applicants who have reached the age of majority in the province or territory in which they live
Eligible expenses
- Intellectual property, goodwill and client lists.
- Additional expenses such as lawyer’s fees and moving costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
How to apply
- Step 1: Submit a loan request online
- Provide information about your project and business.
- Step 2: Speak with a representative
- BDC will contact you to discuss the project and the documents needed for review.
- Step 3: Receive a tailored solution
- If approved, BDC will send a loan offer based on your financial needs and capacity.
Processing and Agreement
- BDC can review a loan request only once there is a negotiated agreement to buy another company and a relevant supporting document, such as an agreed purchase price, a letter of offer and closing date.
- BDC will call the applicant to discuss the project in depth, including the documents needed for its analysis.
- Business purchase transactions require specific, detailed analysis, and BDC recommends allowing ample time for the financing process to avoid potential delays or issues with the sale.
- If the applicant is approved, BDC will send a loan offer based on financial needs and capabilities.
Additional information
- BDC does not offer prequalification for this loan.
- BDC can help applicants navigate the business transition process as a seller or new owner.
- BDC does not provide information on businesses available on the market.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan Program
What is the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan?
BDC’s Business Purchase or Transfer Loan offers flexible financing for businesses based in Canada that are generating revenue and have a good track record to buy a company, merge with a competitor, or transfer ownership. Eligible uses include purchasing an existing business, refinancing vendor take-back financing, and covering intellectual property or lawyer’s fees.
Who is eligible for the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan program?
To be eligible for the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan program, you must:
The business must be based in Canada.
The business must be generating revenue and have a good track record.
The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have reached the age of majority in the province or territory in which they live.
What expenses are eligible under BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan?
Buy an existing business.
Make a merger or purchase a competitor.
Sell your business to a family member or a member of your management team.
Refinance vendor financing (vendor take-back).
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan available?
The BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan is a Loans and Capital investments
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan?
BDC Financing — Buying a Business Loan is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)