Buy or sell a business, confidentially.

Small businesses, franchises, practices and online businesses. The public sees a teaser without the name. The full picture opens only to verified buyers you approve, after they accept non-disclosure terms. No broker, no commission.

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What a buyer sees first.

A teaser: sector, area, price band and the facts a serious buyer needs to decide whether to ask for more. These are examples to show the layout.

Example listing

R850,000

Coffee shop in a Rosebank office park

Turnover bandR2m to R3m a year
Trading6 years
Run byOwner, 4 staff
PremisesLeased, 3 years left

Reason for sale: owner relocating.

Name, financials and lease open to approved buyers

Owner, identity verified
Example listing

R1,200,000

Laundromat with a school contract

Turnover bandR1m to R2m a year
Trading11 years
Run byManager, 3 staff
PremisesLeased, renewable

Reason for sale: retirement. Randburg.

Name, financials and lease open to approved buyers

Broker, registered
Example listing

R450,000

Online store for pet supplies

Turnover bandR500k to R1m a year
Trading4 years
Run byOwner, part time
PremisesNone, stock in a garage

Reason for sale: starting a new venture. Anywhere in Gauteng.

Name, financials and suppliers open to approved buyers

Owner, identity verified
Example listing

R2,500,000

Plumbing business with two vans and a team

Turnover bandR3m to R5m a year
Trading14 years
Run byOwner, 7 staff
PremisesOwned, optional

Reason for sale: emigrating. East Rand.

Name, financials, contracts and assets open to approved buyers

Owner, identity verified
Example listing

R680,000

Franchise takeaway in a busy mall

Turnover bandR2m to R3m a year
Trading3 years
Run byManager, 9 staff
PremisesLeased, franchisor approval needed

Reason for sale: owner has a second site. Centurion.

Brand, financials and franchise terms open to approved buyers

Broker, registered
Example listing

R320,000

Bookkeeping practice, 40 monthly clients

Turnover bandR500k to R1m a year
Trading9 years
Run byOwner, 1 staff
PremisesHome office

Reason for sale: retirement. Clients handed over with introductions.

Client list and financials open to approved buyers

Owner, identity verified

How a confidential sale works.

Selling a business is not like selling a couch. Staff, customers and competitors must not find out before you are ready, and only serious buyers should see the numbers.

  1. 1

    You publish a teaser

    Sector, area, asking price, turnover band, years trading, how it is run, premises and reason for sale. No name, no address, no photos that identify the business.

  2. 2

    Buyers ask to see more

    A signed-in buyer with verified contact details accepts the non-disclosure terms and tells you briefly who they are. Sellers can require the verified buyer badge, which means identity checked and a declaration of funds.

  3. 3

    You approve each buyer

    Only then do they see the name, the financial summary, the lease, staff and assets. You see exactly who has seen what, and when, and you can withdraw access at any time.

  4. 4

    Talk, visit, agree

    Messaging stays inside the app until you choose to share contact details. Your own accountant and attorney handle the sale agreement; SharedList takes no commission.

One plan, no commission.

Brokers typically take a percentage of the sale. Listing sites that are free earn from the brokers. SharedList charges a flat monthly price and nothing on the sale itself.

Business seller

Owners and brokers selling a business or a franchise

R300a month

or R2,520 a year, 30% off

  • Up to 3 businesses listed at a time
  • Teaser public, details behind non-disclosure terms
  • You approve every buyer and see who viewed what
  • Option to require verified buyers
  • Enquiry tracking and a simple valuation guide
  • No commission, ever
Sign up to sell a business

Prices in rand. VAT is included where it applies. Buyers browse and enquire free. A document room for due diligence is planned for the app.

Questions, answered.

Do buyers pay anything?

No. A buyer signs up free, verifies their contact details and accepts the non-disclosure terms for each business they want to see. The verified buyer badge, which some sellers require, involves an identity check.

What does a non-disclosure agreement here actually do?

The buyer agrees, with their verified identity on record, not to share or misuse what they learn. It is a real agreement between the buyer and the seller, and sellers can add their own terms. For large deals your attorney may still ask for a signed document.

Can a broker list on behalf of an owner?

Yes, on the business seller plan. Brokers are labelled as brokers and show their registration where one applies. The owner's instruction to sell is confirmed before the listing goes live.

Does SharedList value the business or handle the sale?

No. The valuation guide helps you set an asking price, and the platform handles discovery, confidentiality and buyer screening. The sale agreement, due diligence and transfer are between you, the buyer and your advisers.

Thinking of selling, or ready to buy?

Sign up now and we will tell you when business listings open. Sellers get the first month at the launch price.

  • Confidential by default
  • Verified buyers only
  • Flat price, no commission

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