You (or the purchaser or transferee) must complete Form CBS-1, Notice of Sale, Purchase, or Transfer of Business Assets. Outline the payment terms, including the down payment (if any), installment payments, interest rates (if applicable), and the due dates. 5.Read Form CBS-1 Instructions for additional information. Step 1: Identify the business, business assets, or business property being sold or transferred. If you need additional information, you may call our Chicago office weekdays between a.m. In an asset sale, the new owner purchases the business's physical assets. The seller retains all rights to the legal entity.