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Sell My Pest Control Business in New York
Selling a pest control business in New York requires navigating state-specific licensing transfer requirements, understanding current New York market multiples, and connecting with the right buyer pool. HedgeStone Business Advisors handles the full process — confidentially, with no upfront fees.
Sell My Pest Control Business in New York
- ✓New York pest control businesses typically trade at 3x–6x SDE depending on service mix and recurring revenue percentage.
- ✓The typical deal size for New York is $500K–$5M+.
- ✓Licensing transfer complexity in New York is rated Complex: New York has one of the most complex pest control licensing frameworks nationally. Requires both a Commercial Pesticide Applicator License (from NYS DEC) AND a separate Pest Management business registration. The DEC license is individual-based. Buyers must be pre-licensed or a structured transition period is required — this is a critical deal consideration in NY.
- ✓New York capital gains rate: 10.9% — one of the higher rates — important for net proceeds planning.
- ✓PE activity in New York: Very Active in NYC metro — PE platforms and national strategics competing for quality operators. Upstate NY has moderate activity from regional strategics.
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