Escrow When Buying or Selling an Online Business

Use escrow to manage payment and transfer risk, while understanding the service's process and fees.

What escrow does

An escrow provider can hold funds subject to agreed release conditions while assets are transferred and inspected.

Define milestones

The parties need clear instructions for funding, delivery, inspection and release.

Know what escrow does not do

Escrow does not prove the business is good, validate every seller claim or replace legal diligence.

Check current terms

Provider fees, supported jurisdictions and process rules can change; verify them before closing.