Australian business sales for overseas buyers

Sell Your Australian Business to Qualified Overseas Buyers.

Business Migration connects Australian business owners with serious international buyers seeking genuine commercial opportunities in Australia. We manage the business sale process and refer buyers to registered migration professionals where visa advice is required.

Experience
30+ Years in Business Sales
Compliance
AML/CTF Compliant Process
Reach
National Buyer Network
Advice Boundary
Migration Agent Referrals

A more professional pathway for sellers and international buyers.

Many business owners are ready to exit, while many overseas buyers are looking for a genuine Australian business as part of a broader relocation, investment, or commercial strategy. The key is to present the opportunity professionally, qualify buyers properly, and keep the process compliant from the start.

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For Australian Business Owners

We help position, document, and confidentially present your business to motivated buyers who understand the value of an established Australian operation.

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For Overseas Buyers

We assist buyers to identify commercial opportunities, understand the business acquisition process, and obtain independent migration advice where required.

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Compliance-First Process

Our process includes buyer screening, confidentiality controls, identity checks, and AML/CTF awareness to support a more professional transaction environment.

Understanding the current pathways.

Australia’s business migration framework has changed since mid-2024. Business Migration does not provide immigration advice. We provide commercial business sales support and recommend independent advice from a registered Migration Agent or immigration lawyer before any visa decision is made.

New — Active 2026

National Innovation Visa

Subclass 858 — Effective December 2024

The National Innovation Visa is the primary replacement pathway for selected high-achieving applicants. It is merit-based and invitation-only, with eligibility assessed by the Department of Home Affairs.

  • Expression of Interest process
  • Invitation-only assessment
  • Focus on exceptional achievement and economic contribution
  • Independent migration advice recommended before action
Ongoing Pathway

Business Innovation & Investment Permanent

Subclass 888 — For eligible existing 188 holders

Existing eligible Subclass 188 holders may still be able to progress to permanent residency if they meet the relevant business, residency, nomination, and compliance requirements.

  • Available only to eligible current or former 188 holders
  • Business ownership and management requirements apply
  • State or Territory nomination requirements may apply
  • Registered migration advice strongly recommended
Closed to New Applicants

Business Innovation & Investment Provisional

Subclass 188 — Closed July 2024

The Subclass 188 visa closed to new applications in 2024. Some applications lodged before closure may continue to be processed, and some existing holders may still have options.

  • No new Subclass 188 applications
  • Pre-closure applications may continue under existing rules
  • Transition or extension options may depend on circumstances
  • Visa advice must come from a registered professional
Important disclaimer: This website provides general commercial information only. Business Migration is not a registered Migration Agent and does not provide immigration, legal, taxation, or financial advice. Visa requirements can change and personal circumstances vary. Buyers and sellers should seek advice from a registered Migration Agent, immigration lawyer, accountant, solicitor, and financial adviser before making decisions. For official visa information, refer to the Department of Home Affairs.

More than a listing. A managed commercial strategy.

We bridge two markets: Australian owners who want to exit and international buyers seeking a genuine Australian business opportunity. The focus is commercial preparation, buyer qualification, confidentiality, and professional transaction management.

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Business Sales Experience

Hands-on business sales and advisory experience across multiple sectors, helping sellers prepare and buyers understand the acquisition process.

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Buyer Screening and Confidentiality

We use staged information release, confidentiality controls, and buyer screening to protect the seller’s business while allowing genuine buyers to assess the opportunity.

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AML/CTF Compliant Process

We apply Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing awareness, client identification, and risk-based due diligence procedures as part of a more professional business sale process.

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Independent Professional Advice

We stay within the commercial business sale process and refer buyers to registered migration, legal, accounting, and finance professionals where specialist advice is required.

The right buyer is not just someone with money. It is someone who understands the business, can complete the transaction, and has the right professional advice around them.
Business Migration Australia

Whether you are planning an exit or looking for an Australian business opportunity, start with a confidential commercial conversation before taking the next step.

0418 741 814

Your business sale, properly prepared.

From first review to buyer introduction and due diligence, the process is designed to protect confidentiality and improve transaction quality.

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Business Review

We review the business, seller objectives, sale readiness, likely buyer profile, and commercial presentation requirements.

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Preparation and Marketing

We prepare buyer-facing information, manage confidentiality, and present the business to relevant local and international buyer channels.

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Buyer Qualification

We screen buyers, manage confidentiality agreements, assess seriousness, and recommend independent professional advice where needed.

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Offer, Due Diligence and Settlement

We assist with negotiation, information flow, due diligence coordination, and handover planning through to completion.

Ready to discuss your Australian business sale?

Speak with Noel Currie for a confidential, no-obligation discussion about your business, your exit timing, and whether an overseas buyer strategy may suit your circumstances.

0418 741 814