2025 Miami M&A Trends Report Reveals 1 in 3 Business Owners Plan to Sell Amid Tax Reforms

By: Prodigy

August 01, 2025 at 12:18 PM EDT

08/01/2025, Coral Gables, FL // PRODIGY: Feature Story //

A newly released report by SunBridge M&A Advisors shows that one in three small and lower-middle market business owners in Miami-Dade County are preparing to sell their companies in 2025. The 2025 Miami M&A Trends Report attributes this trend to favorable tax law changes, strong buyer demand, and near-record business valuations.

The recently passed federal tax legislation, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” has created ideal exit conditions. The bill permanently doubles Section 179 expensing limits to $2.5 million, raises estate tax exemptions to $15 million for individuals and $30 million for couples, and keeps capital gains tax rates lower. For business owners considering an exit, these incentives make 2025 a prime window of opportunity.

SunBridge M&A Advisors is a Florida-based sell-side advisory firm specializing in confidential business sales and lower-middle market M&A transactions for privately held companies. — SunBridge M&A Advisors

“This is a perfect time for owners considering the sale of their business,” said Eduardo Alarcon, CEO of SunBridge M&A Advisors, a leading Miami business broker. “With the tax environment more favorable than it’s been in years and multiples holding strong, we’re seeing a noticeable uptick in clients reaching out with one question: Is now the right time to sell my business?”

The report cites a 9 percent year-over-year increase in U.S. small business sales. In Miami specifically, lower-middle market companies are commanding an average multiple of 5.8 times EBITDA, among the highest levels in over a decade.

Fueling this momentum is a highly competitive buyer landscape. With U.S. private equity dry powder exceeding $2 trillion and strong SBA loan approval rates, buyers are actively pursuing businesses valued between $5 million and $25 million. In-demand sectors include HVAC, healthcare, logistics, and technology-enabled services. “With PE dry powder at near-record levels and interest rates poised to ease, 2025 offers one of the most favorable environments for sellers in over a decade,” said Eric Janson, Global Private Equity Leader at PwC.

A recent transaction featured in the report involves a local HVAC contractor with $10 million in revenue and $2 million EBITDA. It was sold at 5.8 times EBITDA for $11.6 million, surpassing national averages by 20 percent.

The report also underscores the demographic reality facing Miami’s business landscape, with over half of all small business owners in the region now age 55 and older. Many of these owners are planning to transition out of their businesses within the next two to three years.

Eduardo Alarcon, principal at SunBridge M&A Advisors, said sellers who begin preparing now can maximize value by timing their exit properly and structuring deals that take full advantage of the tax incentives.

As one of the leading Miami business brokers, SunBridge M&A Advisors offers specialized mergers & acquisitions services, helping business owners navigate every step of the selling process, from initial business valuation to targeted buyer outreach, negotiation, and deal structuring.

Business owners looking to understand current market conditions and maximize their exit can download the full 2025 Miami Business Sales & M&A Outlook Report — which includes access to our interactive valuation calculator to help estimate your business’s potential market value. The report also features updated Miami-area valuation multiples, sector-specific deal benchmarks, and a practical exit-readiness checklist to guide your next steps.

For more information, visit the SunBridge M&A Advisors website at https://sunbridgema.com.

About SunBridge M&A Advisors

SunBridge M&A Advisors is a Florida-based sell-side advisory firm specializing in confidential business sales and lower-middle market M&A transactions for privately held companies. Focused on Miami business sales in the $1M–$50M enterprise value range, the firm delivers strategic guidance, expert valuation, and targeted buyer outreach to help business owners achieve optimal outcomes. SunBridge is a proud member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Alliance of M&A Advisors (AM&AA), upholding the industry's highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

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