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Plain, practical advice on buying and selling trade businesses in the United Kingdom - valuation, the sale process, the legal steps and everything in between.
Active Proposal to Strike Off: What It Means and How to Stop It
Active proposal to strike off means your company is being removed from the register. Here is how to tell which kind you have, and exactly how to stop it.
ContractorExit Editorial Team 路 12 Aug 2026 路 14 min read
How to Buy a Contractor Business in the UK: The Complete Guide
Finding the right business, checking its CIS and HMRC status, valuing work-in-progress, TUPE for staff - the full UK buyer's playbook, end to end.
10 Jul 2026 路 10 min read
How Much Is a Contracting Business Worth? UK Valuation Guide
Most UK contracting businesses sell for 2x to 3.5x adjusted profit. What moves the multiple - recurring contracts, owner-dependence, a workforce that stays - with a worked example.
10 Jul 2026 路 9 min read
How to Sell Your Contracting Business in the UK
Get a real valuation, prepare the business buyers pay a premium for, sell quietly through a blind listing, and keep more of the proceeds - the UK seller's playbook.
10 Jul 2026 路 9 min read
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