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Buy a business in California

Short answer: To buy a business in California, work with a buy-side broker who has recent local deals in your industry and size, and get SBA pre-qualified before you make offers.

Looking to buy a business in California? California has the most small businesses of any state and its own tax and disclosure rules. Sale-related taxes can be significant; plan for them early.

Use the matching form below and we'll connect you with independent buy-side brokers, advisors, and SBA lenders serving California by industry and deal size. We're independent — not a broker or a lender.

Listings are compiled from public sources and are unverified; firms can claim or correct their listing by contacting us. Confirm a firm offers buy-side representation before engaging — many business brokers work primarily for sellers.

M&A Business Advisors

Newport Beach, CA

ManufacturingDistributionTechnologyHealthcareConstructionAutomotive

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CBI, M&AMI

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Horizon M&A Advisors

Campbell, CA

ManufacturingHealthcareDistributionIT ServicesSkilled Trade Contractors

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M&AMI, CBI

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California Business Advisors

La Jolla, CA

ManufacturingDistributionTechnologyConstructionHVACElectricalHealthcare

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IBBA

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Exit Strategies Group

Petaluma, CA

ManufacturingDistributionSpecialty ContractingCraft Beverage

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M&AMI, CBI, CVA, CEPA

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BizEx

Santa Monica, CA

AutomotiveRestaurantsManufacturingTechnologyRetailDistributionConstruction

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CBI, M&AMI

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a business to buy in California?

Use the directory on this page to find buy-side brokers serving California, or the free matching form. Choose an advisor with recent deals in your target industry and size, and get SBA pre-qualified early.