Sell, buy or value a business in Perth
Business brokers Perth
Local business brokers helping business owners to sell and buy across Greater Perth, from the CBD and inner suburbs to Joondalup, Fremantle, Rockingham and the growth corridors. Every conversation is confidential and there is no obligation.
5,000+
Successful business transactions completed
4
Specialist brokers covering Greater Perth
8
Offices across six states and territories
27+
Trusted by business owners since 1999
Local brokers who know the Perth market
Perth is one of the fastest-growing capital cities in Australia, and its business market reflects that. Mining and resources services, construction and trades sit alongside a busy hospitality, retail and tourism scene, while health, education and professional services keep growing with the population. METRONET rail projects and new suburbs in the northern and southern corridors are reshaping where people live, work and spend.
That variety brings buyers, but it also makes pricing harder. A cafe in Leederville, an engineering workshop in Malaga and a childcare centre in Baldivis each sell on different numbers to different buyers. Our Perth business brokers price your business against real local sales, then put it in front of the right buyers: local operators, buyers relocating to Western Australia, and investors from our national database.
Whether you are planning your exit, ready to sell now or looking to buy a business in Perth, you deal with one local broker from the first conversation to settlement.
Our Perth office
7/8 Clive St
West Perth WA 6005
Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Greater Perth, from Joondalup to Rockingham and the Perth Hills, plus Mandurah and regional Western Australia
Business broker services in Perth
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 Perth
A confidential, managed sale from first conversation to settlement. We price your business on Perth sales evidence, market it to qualified buyers locally and nationally, and negotiate on your behalf.
Buying a business in Perth
Browse businesses for sale in Perth, or have our buyer's agency team search, assess and negotiate the right business for you, including opportunities not yet advertised.
Business valuations Perth
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 Perth, including freehold going concerns where the business and the property are priced and sold together.
Why Perth 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 Perth office, not a call centre
Our brokers work from West Perth and across Greater Perth. They know the local landlords, accountants, lenders and lease markets that shape what your business is worth.
Buyers well beyond Perth
Your business reaches buyers on our national database through 8 offices across Australia, including interstate buyers planning a move to Western Australia.
Specialists in your industry
Our Perth team includes franchise, service station, hospitality and childcare specialists, a Certified Practising Business Broker, and Benchmark Corporate advisors for larger deals.
Valuations that hold up
Pricing starts with evidence, not a guess. Our Perth team includes a Registered Business Valuer who 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 our Perth team includes an AIBB board member and the chair of its WA chapter.
How selling your Perth business works
Five stages, one local broker accountable for each of them.
Confidential consultation
We meet at your business or our West Perth office to learn about your goals and timing. No obligation.
Appraisal and pricing
We assess value against comparable Perth 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 Perth business owners say
Real outcomes from owners we have helped sell and buy businesses in Perth.
[PLACEHOLDER] Perth seller review: name the broker and the result.
[PLACEHOLDER] Perth buyer review, to show we look after both sides.
[PLACEHOLDER] Perth specialist sale, such as a service station or supermarket.
Perth business brokers who specialise in your industry
A service station sells on fuel volume and site agreements, a childcare centre on occupancy and its lease, a hospitality venue on turnover and trading position. Our Perth brokers specialise by sector, so yours already knows the numbers buyers will ask about.
Meet our Perth business brokers
Four brokers cover Greater Perth, 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.
- Perth
Commerce graduate majoring in finance who starts every sale with a transparent, realistic appraisal, working closely with Benchmark Business Advisory.
- Automotive
- Ecommerce
- Home & Garden
- Hospitality
- Marine
- Darwin · Perth
Certified Practising Business Broker and AIBB board member with an MBA, specialising in franchise and business sales across Western Australia and the NT.
- Automotive
- Franchise
- Medical & Dental
- Service Stations
- Transport
- Perth
Registered Business Valuer and chair of the AIBB WA chapter, who has negotiated the sale of more than 100 businesses and appraises across all industries.
- Benchmark Corporate
- Childcare
- Ecommerce
- RTO & Education
- Valuations
Businesses for sale in Perth
Our latest Perth listings. New businesses are added every week.
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Perth business broker FAQs
The questions Perth owners ask most before they choose a broker.
How much does a business broker cost in Perth?
Most business brokers in Perth 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 Perth?
Most Perth 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 Western Australia?
Yes. In Western Australia, a person who sells businesses on behalf of others must hold a real estate and business agent licence under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978, or be registered as a sales representative working for a licensed agent. Every Benchmark broker in Perth holds the licence or registration required to work in Western Australia, and many are members of the Australian Institute of Business Brokers (AIBB).
Which areas of Perth do you cover?
From our West Perth office we sell businesses in every part of Greater Perth, and our brokers will meet you at your business. These are the areas and business centres we work in most often:
- Perth CBD and inner city: Professional services, hospitality and retail, from CBD offices to the dining and nightlife strips of Northbridge, Leederville and Mount Lawley. Suburbs include West Perth, Perth CBD, Northbridge, East Perth, Leederville, Subiaco, Mount Lawley, Highgate, Victoria Park and South Perth.
- Northern suburbs: The Joondalup regional centre, the commercial and light industrial areas around Osborne Park, Balcatta and Malaga, and coastal hospitality from Scarborough to Hillarys. Suburbs include Joondalup, Osborne Park, Balcatta, Malaga, Stirling, Scarborough, Hillarys, Wanneroo, Morley and Mirrabooka.
- Southern suburbs: The port city and hospitality precinct of Fremantle, retail hubs at Booragoon and Cockburn Central, and industry through Canning Vale, Bibra Lake and Kwinana. Suburbs include Fremantle, Booragoon, Applecross, Cockburn Central, Bibra Lake, Canning Vale, Willetton, Rockingham, Kwinana and Armadale.
- Eastern suburbs and the Perth Hills: Transport, logistics and trade around Welshpool, Kewdale and the airport, the Midland regional centre and lifestyle businesses in the Perth Hills. Suburbs include Midland, Bassendean, Bayswater, Belmont, Kewdale, Welshpool, Forrestfield, Maddington, Kalamunda and Mundaring.
- Western suburbs: Established shopping strips and professional services around Claremont, Cottesloe and Nedlands, with steady demand for health, hospitality and boutique retail businesses. Suburbs include Claremont, Cottesloe, Nedlands, Mosman Park, Dalkeith, Floreat, Wembley, City Beach, Shenton Park and Swanbourne.
- Growth corridors: Fast-growing suburbs along the northern, southern and eastern corridors, with strong demand for childcare, health, trade and convenience businesses. Including North-west corridor: Alkimos, Yanchep, Clarkson, Butler and Two Rocks; North-east corridor: Ellenbrook, The Vines, Aveley and Brabham; South-west corridor: Baldivis, Wellard, Secret Harbour and Mandurah; South-east corridor: Byford, Piara Waters, Harrisdale and Forrestdale.
Selling outside Perth? Our brokers also sell businesses across regional Western Australia, 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 franchises, service stations and hospitality. 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 Perth 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 Perth.
Can you help me buy a business in Perth?
Yes. Browse our current businesses for sale in Perth 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 Perth? Our local brokers cover every major market.
Thinking about selling your Perth business?
Tell us about your business and a Perth broker who specialises in your industry will be in touch confidentially, with no obligation.
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