Sell, buy or value a business in Sydney
Business brokers Sydney
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across Greater Sydney, from the CBD and North Shore to Parramatta, the Hills and the south-west growth areas. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
8
Specialist brokers covering Greater Sydney
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Sydney market
Sydney is the largest business market in Australia. Financial and professional services anchor the CBD and North Sydney, Parramatta has grown into a second CBD, and hospitality, health, education and trade businesses thrive right across the city. Sydney Metro, the new Western Sydney airport and fast-growing suburbs in the north-west and south-west are reshaping where people live, work and spend.
That scale brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Surry Hills, a manufacturer in Smithfield and a childcare centre in Oran Park each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Sydney business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, buyers moving to Sydney from interstate or overseas, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business in Sydney, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Sydney office
5 Alexander St
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Greater Sydney, from the CBD and North Shore to Western Sydney, the Hills, the Sutherland Shire and the Northern Beaches
Business broker services in Sydney
One local team for the whole journey: valuation, preparation, marketing, negotiation and settlement, backed by Benchmark’s national specialists when your sale needs them.
Selling a business in Sydney
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Sydney sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business in Sydney
Browse businesses for sale in Sydney, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Sydney
A market appraisal shows what your business would likely sell for today. A certified valuation is built to stand up to a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout.
Commercial property
Sale and leasing of commercial and freehold property across Greater Sydney, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Sydney business owners choose Benchmark
Most owners only sell a business once. The broker you choose decides who sees it, what they pay and whether the deal survives due diligence.
A Sydney office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from Crows Nest and across Greater Sydney. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond Sydney
Your business reaches buyers on our national database through 8 offices across Australia, including interstate and overseas buyers looking for opportunities in Sydney.
Specialists in your industry
Our Sydney team includes supermarket, childcare, salon and medical practice specialists, a professional practice broker, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our valuations team also prepares certified reports for lenders, courts and partner buyouts.
Confidential from the first call
Staff, customers and competitors should not find out you are selling. Buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened before they see anything that identifies your business.
Recognised by the industry
Benchmark brokers have been recognised by the AIBB and REIA for their results, and many of our Sydney brokers have owned and run businesses in the industries they now sell.
How selling your Sydney business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our Crows Nest office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Sydney sales and agree a realistic asking price and strategy.
Preparation and marketing
We prepare the information memorandum and market the business discreetly to qualified buyers.
Buyer screening and negotiation
Every buyer is checked for capacity and intent. We handle the negotiation and protect your terms.
Due diligence and settlement
We manage due diligence, the contract of sale, lease assignment and handover to settlement.
What Sydney business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses in Sydney.
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Sydney business brokers who specialise in your industry
A supermarket sells on turnover and margin, a childcare centre on occupancy and its lease, a medical practice on its patient base and billings. Our Sydney brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
Meet our Sydney business brokers
Eight brokers cover Greater Sydney, each with first-hand experience in the industries they sell. Call or email a broker directly, or select a card to see their full profile and current listings.
- Sydney
Childcare sales specialist covering NSW, drawing on eight years running a childcare service, a decade in real estate sales and children’s services study.
- Childcare
- Medical & Dental
- Gold Coast · Sunshine Coast · Sydney
Senior advisor in Benchmark Corporate with 25+ years’ business sales experience, specialising in on and off-market industry acquisitions and owner exits.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Home & Garden
- Hospitality
- Sydney
Supermarket specialist and current IGA owner with decades running independent supermarkets, including multi-store groups, and consulting to independents.
- Commercial Property
- Supermarkets
- Sydney
MBA-qualified former KFC franchisee who has sold franchise, hospitality and service businesses, with a focus on turnaround, business plans and cash flow.
- Construction
- Transport
- Sydney
Hair and beauty specialist with 30+ years in the industry, including running her family’s long-established salon chain, guiding salon owners to a sale.
- Hair & Beauty Salons
- Brisbane · Sunshine Coast · Sydney
35+ years in food and beverage manufacturing and distribution, matching sellers with pre-vetted buyers, private equity groups and leading industry players.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Engineering & Manufacturing
- Hospitality
- Sydney
Director with 30+ years building and exiting businesses, including wealth management firms and accounting practices, specialising in growth and exits.
- Professional Practice
Businesses for sale in Sydney
Our latest Sydney listings. New businesses are added every week.
Leading Learning & Performance Consultancy | $1.2M EBIT | 80% Recurring Revenue
Reference Number: bus6425
As-New Pharmaceutical Testing Laboratory for Sale / Sydney
Reference Number: bus6426
Diversified Data Cabling, Communications and Technology Services Group – Sydney
Reference Number: bus6678
Childcare Centre Leasehold Opportunity- Sydney Hills District
Reference Number: bus6513
Sydney business broker FAQs
The questions Sydney owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost in Sydney?
Most business brokers in Sydney charge a commission on the final sale price, usually paid at settlement, and some also charge an upfront marketing fee. The rate depends on the size and complexity of the sale. Benchmark explains its fees in writing before you sign anything, so you know exactly what the sale will cost.
How long does it take to sell a business in Sydney?
Most Sydney businesses take between six and nine months to sell, from listing to settlement. Well-prepared businesses with clean financials and a secure lease often sell faster, while larger or more specialised businesses can take longer. Your broker will give you a realistic timeframe at the first meeting.
Do business brokers need to be licensed in New South Wales?
Yes. In New South Wales, selling a business on behalf of others is regulated under the Property and Stock Agents Act 2002, so a business broker must hold a real estate agent licence or work for a licensed agent under a certificate of registration. Every Benchmark broker in Sydney holds the licence or registration required to work in New South Wales, and many are members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB).
Which areas of Sydney do you cover?
From our Crows Nest office we sell businesses in every part of Greater Sydney, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Sydney CBD and inner city: Professional services, hospitality and retail, from CBD offices to the dining strips of Surry Hills, Darlinghurst and Newtown. Suburbs include Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Pyrmont, Ultimo, Newtown, Glebe, Redfern and Alexandria.
- North Shore and Northern Beaches: Home to our Crows Nest office, the North Sydney, Chatswood and Macquarie Park business centres, and lifestyle businesses along the Northern Beaches. Suburbs include Crows Nest, North Sydney, St Leonards, Chatswood, Macquarie Park, Hornsby, Mosman, Manly, Dee Why and Mona Vale.
- Western Sydney and the Hills: The second CBD at Parramatta, manufacturing and logistics through Smithfield, Wetherill Park and Eastern Creek, and busy retail precincts in Blacktown, Penrith and Castle Hill. Suburbs include Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith, Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Norwest, Smithfield, Wetherill Park, Eastern Creek and Auburn.
- South and south-west: Retail and trade around Bankstown, Liverpool and Campbelltown, industry near the airport and Port Botany, and coastal businesses in the Sutherland Shire. Suburbs include Bankstown, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Hurstville, Kogarah, Mascot, Botany, Sutherland, Miranda and Cronulla.
- Eastern suburbs and inner west: Boutique retail, hospitality and health businesses from Bondi and Double Bay to the village strips of Leichhardt, Marrickville and Balmain. Suburbs include Bondi, Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Paddington, Randwick, Coogee, Leichhardt, Marrickville, Balmain and Burwood.
- Growth corridors: Fast-growing suburbs in the north-west and south-west, and around the new Western Sydney airport, with strong demand for childcare, health, trade and convenience businesses. Including North-west: Rouse Hill, Box Hill, Marsden Park, Schofields and Riverstone; South-west: Leppington, Oran Park, Gregory Hills, Austral and Edmondson Park; Airport area: Badgerys Creek, Bringelly, Luddenham and Kemps Creek; Macarthur: Narellan, Camden, Spring Farm and Menangle Park.
Selling outside Sydney? Our brokers also sell businesses across regional New South Wales, and every listing reaches buyers across the country through our 8 offices across Australia.
How do you find buyers for my business?
We start with our national buyer database, matching your business to people already looking in your industry and price range. We then market it confidentially on our website and the major business-for-sale portals, and our specialist divisions approach known buyers in sectors such as supermarkets, childcare and medical practices. Every enquiry is screened before a buyer sees anything that identifies your business.
How do you keep the sale of my business confidential?
Your business is advertised without its name, address or anything else that identifies it. Interested buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and are screened for financial capacity before they receive detailed information, and inspections are arranged so staff and customers are not alerted.
Can I keep running my business while it is for sale?
Yes, and you should. Buyers pay for a business that is trading well, so keeping the numbers steady during the sale protects your price. Your broker handles the enquiries, inspections, paperwork and negotiations, so you can stay focused on running the business.
What documents do I need before selling my business?
Having these ready speeds up the valuation and keeps due diligence on track:
- Profit and loss statements and balance sheets for the last three years
- Recent tax returns and BAS statements
- Your lease, including options and any landlord conditions
- An asset and equipment register
- Staff details, including awards and entitlements
- Key supplier and customer contracts, licences and intellectual property
Can you value my Sydney business?
Yes. A market appraisal tells you what your business would likely sell for today and is the starting point for setting an asking price. If you need a formal report for a lender, the ATO, a family law matter or a partner buyout, we prepare certified valuations. See business valuations in Sydney.
Can you help me buy a business in Sydney?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale in Sydney and register for new listing alerts. If you want someone on your side of the deal, our buyer’s agency service will find, assess and negotiate the right business for you.
Can I change my mind about selling?
Yes. Until you sign a contract with a buyer, you can pause or withdraw your business from sale. Circumstances change, and your broker will be ready to pick up where you left off when the time is right.
Business brokers in other cities
Selling a business outside Sydney? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Sydney business?
Tell us about your business and a Sydney broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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