Business Acquisition Pricing in Canada
Six engagement tiers calibrated to the 2026 Canadian SMB acquisition market — from a free discovery call to mid-market advisory with success-fee structures.
No payment required
- 30-minute video call with Ali Sedighi
- Review your situation and goals
- Honest go / no-go opinion on your buy plan
- Recommended next steps (with or without us)
- No sales pitch, no pressure
One-time payment
- One 90-minute strategy session
- Written buyer profile document
- Budget and financing capacity review
- Industry shortlist tailored to you
- Immigration pathway alignment (if applicable)
- Step-by-step buying checklist for Canada
- Two follow-up emails over 30 days
One-time payment
- Everything in Buyer Readiness
- 60-day active search across on- and off-market deals
- Broker network outreach on your behalf
- Initial review of up to 3 businesses
- Initial financial review on top target
- Initial valuation indication on top target
- Email support throughout search
One-time payment
- Everything in Search & Shortlist
- Independent business valuation on selected target
- Offer and negotiation playbook
- LOI drafting / review
- Due diligence coordination (financial, legal, ops)
- Asset vs share advisory
- Deal structure and VTB negotiation
- Closing day project management
- 30-day post-close integration support
Engagement fee
- Everything in Complete Acquisition
- Dedicated Ali Sedighi as your acquisition lead
- Up to 6 months of active engagement
- QofE-style financial due diligence coordination
- Lender packaging (BDC, BMO, TD, RBC, Scotia)
- Personal participation in negotiation calls
- Coordination of accountant, lawyer, and insurance
- 180-day post-close integration plan
- Quarterly growth review for first year
Engagement fee + success fee
- Tailored engagement letter for your specific deal
- Monthly retainer + success fee (2-4% sliding scale)
- Buy-side advisory team assembled for your deal
- Sector specialist on call (HVAC, dental, SaaS, etc.)
- QofE-style coordinated due diligence
- Full lender process management
- Negotiation participation through close
- Post-close integration retainer available
À-La-Carte Add-Ons
Already have a target? Just need one specific service? These standalone services slot into any stage of your acquisition.
$1,490
Standalone Business Valuation
Written valuation opinion using SDE, EBITDA, and DCF methods, calibrated to Canadian comps.
Deliverable: 10-15 page valuation report
$2,990
Standalone Due Diligence
Initial financial and business review on a specific target before LOI.
Deliverable: Initial DD assessment report
$990
LOI Drafting / Review
Drafted or reviewed Letter of Intent that protects you in exclusivity.
Deliverable: Drafted or marked-up LOI
$295/hr
Hourly Advisory
Ad-hoc strategy and negotiation advice billed by the hour, 30-minute minimum.
Deliverable: On-demand expert advice
From $4,990
Exit-Ready Owner Advisory
For owners planning to sell in 12-36 months. Get exit-ready, increase value 10-30%.
Deliverable: Exit-ready business + CIM
How Our Pricing Compares to the Canadian Market
Typical Canadian buy-side M&A advisory engagement fees run $25,000-$150,000 retainer plus 2-8% success fee. Independent business valuations typically run $2,500-$10,000+. Full due diligence packages from a CPA firm typically run $15,000-$40,000.
Our packages deliver the same coordination, expertise, and protection at a small-business-friendly price point — by focusing on what owner-operator buyers actually need and coordinating (rather than duplicating) external professionals.
For deals over $2M, we move to a market-standard monthly retainer + success-fee structure (2-4% sliding scale, similar to mid-market boutiques).
Not Sure Which Package Is Right?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. Ali Sedighi will review your situation and give you a straight answer — including whether you need our help at all.
Book Free Discovery CallWhat's Included in Each Service
Each of our 26 services maps to specific stages of an acquisition. Explore the details:
Industries We Serve
Same pricing applies regardless of industry. We have closed deals in:
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