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BUY, SELL & BUILD A BUSINESS
Businesses for sale in Sotogrande: explore an acquisition, plan a sale or find the right premises for your next venture.
Start with your plans
Buying a business can offer a starting point with an existing operation, customers and a team. Starting from scratch gives you a different kind of freedom. The right route depends on your budget, experience, ambitions and how involved you want to be day to day.
We welcome enquiries covering Sotogrande, Pueblo Nuevo, Guadiaro, Torreguadiaro, San Enrique, San Roque and Alcaidesa. Tell us what you want to achieve and we can discuss the next step. Opportunities are discussed individually; this page is not a live inventory of businesses currently available.
Buying or selling?
Looking to buy
Describe the sector, preferred area, overall budget and whether you want to operate the business yourself. Include your timing and whether you are considering a leasehold business, premises purchase or another structure. Discuss buying a business.
Thinking of selling
Start with a private conversation about the business, your objectives and timing. We can discuss how information would be presented and what should remain confidential before any marketing is agreed. Discuss selling a business.
Opening something new
Share your concept, space requirements and preferred customer base. Think about access, visibility, parking, storage, deliveries and the work needed to make premises suitable. Our architects guide can help with planning the space.
Commercial premises
A property purchase and an operating-business purchase are different propositions. Explain whether you want premises to occupy, premises with a tenant, or a business with a property element. Start with our estate agents guide for property contacts.
Prepare a buyer brief
A useful brief goes beyond “a café” or “a good investment”. Include the type of business, your relevant experience, preferred size, location and the hours you would like to work. Say whether you need an established team or expect to manage most of the operation yourself.
Separate the acquisition budget from money needed for improvements, stock, professional fees and working capital. Consider how you would fund the period between taking over and reaching your planned level of trading. This gives a more useful picture than focusing only on the advertised asking price.
If you are moving to the area, explore the neighbourhoods and visit at different times. The customers, access and atmosphere of a marina location can differ from a village high street or a commercial centre.
Understanding an opportunity
Ask what is actually included: equipment, stock, brand, website, customer relationships, contracts, premises rights and any company interests. These elements should be clearly described rather than assumed from the word “business”.
Use the review process to understand how the operation works. Discuss trading patterns across the year, the owner’s role, staffing, suppliers, recurring costs and any planned investment. Viewings are useful, but supporting records and professional advice are what help turn an attractive first impression into an informed decision.
Questions for your advisers
Trading & finances
What records support the sales and profit figures? Which costs depend on the current owner? What stock, equipment, deposits and working capital are included or needed? Ask your accountant to help interpret the figures.
Premises & permissions
What rights to occupy the premises would you receive? What are the rent, term and other occupancy costs? Ask your advisers to review the proposed transfer arrangements and whether the premises and permissions fit your intended use.
People & contracts
Which employees, supplier agreements, customer contracts or bookings are relevant to the transaction? Discuss the proposed structure and responsibilities with your legal and employment advisers.
Condition & handover
What is the condition of equipment and the building? What servicing or improvement work is due? Agree the handover, training, access to business systems and any support from the seller.
Preparing your business for sale
Organise recent financial records, an equipment list, stock information, premises documents and an outline of the operation. A clear account of the owner’s responsibilities, staffing and trading pattern makes early conversations more productive.
Agree how confidentiality will be handled before sharing sensitive documents or identifying the business publicly. Decide who may see which information, when viewings can take place and how communication with staff, customers and suppliers will be managed.
An asking price should be supported by the nature of the business, its records and the terms on offer. We can discuss presentation and introductions; valuation, transaction structure and professional advice should be agreed as part of the process.
Talk to us
Schellhammer Brokerage provides business consulting for people considering starting or buying a business in Spain. Tell us your requirements through Sotogrande Guide and we can discuss the appropriate next step.
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For specialist local support, explore our avocats, professional services et staff recruitment pages.
Questions et réponses
Do you have a public list of businesses for sale?
This page introduces the service and the buying and selling process. Contact us with your requirements to discuss any relevant opportunities and their current availability.
Can you help me sell a café, restaurant or shop?
Send a brief description of the business, location and your preferred timing. We can discuss whether and how we can assist before agreeing marketing or other work.
Can my enquiry remain confidential?
Tell us your preferences at the start. Agree what can be shared, with whom and at which stage before sensitive information or identifying details are circulated.
What is the difference between buying a business and buying premises?
An operating business can involve trading assets, contracts, people and other interests; premises are the property or rights to occupy it. Ask for a clear description of what is included in any proposed transaction.
What does traspaso mean in a listing?
It is commonly used for a transfer involving an existing business or commercial premises arrangement. The precise assets, occupancy rights and terms vary, so review the specific proposal rather than relying on the label.
How much should I budget beyond the asking price?
Allow for professional advice, transaction costs, stock, improvements and working capital as applicable. Your advisers can help build a budget around the particular opportunity.
Can I buy a business without running it myself?
You can explore opportunities with a management team, but understand who carries out the work and what management costs are reflected in the figures. Ownership alone does not make an operation passive.
Can you help with a new business rather than a purchase?
Tell us the concept, preferred location, space needs and budget. We can discuss the appropriate contacts and next steps for premises and business planning.
How long does a sale take?
Timing depends on the opportunity, preparation, buyer interest, finance and the work needed to agree and complete the transaction. A realistic timetable should be discussed for the individual case.
Will a profitable summer mean a profitable year?
Assess the full trading cycle, including quieter months and annual costs. Review the records with an accountant rather than projecting a short busy period across the whole year.
Do I need a lawyer and accountant?
They can help assess the proposed transaction, records and commitments in the context of your situation. Appoint advisers with relevant experience and agree their scope and fees.
Are brokerage fees included in the advertised price?
Ask for the fee arrangements in writing. Charges and who pays them depend on the agreed instruction and transaction; do not assume a particular arrangement.
Can I change the activity after buying?
Discuss the intended change before committing. The premises, occupancy agreement, permissions and proposed works all need to be considered for the specific plan.
What should I send first?
For a purchase, send your sector, location, budget and timing. For a sale, send a short business description and your objectives. Detailed sensitive documents can follow through an agreed process.
Guide updated 14 October 2026.