Transactions move faster when the numbers are already organised. Late diligence findings — revenue quality, related-party balances, tax exposure — often become price chips or deal risk.
Prepare early
- Normalised earnings with clear add-backs and evidence
- Working capital bridge that both sides can follow
- Tax and VAT history with known open points listed
- Systems and reporting that survive buyer scrutiny
Whether you are buying or selling, clearer diligence is less about volume of files and more about a coherent financial story.