During due diligence for a Cession de Fonds de Commerce in France, a buyer should carefully review the commercial lease (bail commercial) and its terms, financial statements and tax filings, contracts with key suppliers and customers, intellectual property rights, employee agreements, and any existing debts or liabilities. Going through these documents can feel overwhelming, but doing it thoroughly gives you confidence that you’re not walking into hidden surprises it’s the difference between buying a business with a clear, calm head versus being blindsided later by legal or financial headaches.