Defunct Business Rescue Desk
How the Review Process Works
A straightforward, no-cost review designed to determine whether your closed business holds transferable value.
Submit the Business Information
Fill out the confidential submission form with whatever you know about the closed business. We ask for basic information: business name, entity type, location, when it closed, and what assets you believe may remain.
Incomplete information is completely fine. Many owners do not have full records. Provide what you can, and we will work from there.
Time required: 5-10 minutes. No cost. No obligation.
Desk Review & Research
Our team conducts an initial review of the information provided. We research public records, entity status with the secretary of state, visible digital assets (websites, domains, Google profiles), and any commercial assets that can be identified.
We do not contact third parties, customers, vendors, or any external person without your explicit written permission. All research is confined to publicly available information and what you provide.
Typical timeline: 5-10 business days after submission.
Preliminary Assessment
If our review identifies potential residual value, we prepare a preliminary assessment. This outlines what we believe exists, what it may be worth, and whether we see a path to acquisition, asset transfer, or restructuring.
If we do not see reviewable value, we will tell you directly. We do not string owners along or manufacture interest where none exists.
A straightforward yes or no. No ambiguity.
Terms, Agreement & Transfer
If both sides see a viable path forward, we present clear written terms for acquiring the identified assets. This may be structured as a direct purchase, an asset transfer with compensation, a revenue-sharing restart arrangement, or another structure that fits the situation.
All terms are documented in writing. We encourage every owner to have any agreement reviewed by their own legal and tax professionals before signing. There is never pressure to proceed.
You decide. No obligation at any stage.
Typical Timeline
You submit the business for review
Initial desk review and public records research
Asset identification and preliminary value assessment
Preliminary assessment delivered to you
Discussion, terms negotiation (if value exists)
Documentation, due diligence, and closing (if both sides agree)
Timelines vary depending on complexity, asset types, and availability of records. These are estimates only.
Common Questions Before Starting
Is there any cost to submit a business?
No. There is no upfront fee. We earn only if a transaction or arrangement is completed.
What if I do not have complete records?
Most owners do not. Submit what you know. We work with incomplete information regularly.
Will you contact anyone without my permission?
Never. We do not contact customers, vendors, employees, or any third party without your written consent.
Is my submission confidential?
Yes. Submissions are confidential. We do not publish, share, or list any business submitted to this desk.
What if the business was dissolved years ago?
Assets frequently survive dissolution. The length of time does not automatically mean nothing remains.
Ready to Find Out What May Still Exist?
The review process starts with a single submission. No cost. No obligation. No public record.
Important Disclaimer: The Defunct Business Rescue Desk is an acquisition review platform operated by Acquire. We are not a law firm, accounting firm, surplus-recovery service, debt collector, or licensed business broker. We do not provide legal, tax, accounting, or dissolution advice. Submission does not create an offer or obligation on either side. Timelines are estimates and vary by case. Not all submissions result in an offer. Former owners should consult their own legal and tax professionals before transferring any business assets.