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An asset sale is the purchase of individual assets and liabilities, whereas a stock sale is the purchase of the owner's shares of a corporation. While there are many considerations when negotiating the type of transaction, tax implications and potential liabilities are the primary concerns.
First, you can buy all or nearly all of the assets of the business. This is referred to as an asset purchase transaction. Second, you can buy the outstanding capital ownership interests (i.e., stock). This is known as a stock purchase transaction.