Dubai, Abu Dhabi & across the UAE
Independent Business & Company Valuations in Dubai and Across the UAE
Valuation Partners provides independent business, company, share and intangible asset valuations for clients throughout the United Arab Emirates, for sales, share transfers, new investors, group restructurings, financial reporting, taxation and litigation.
We work with UAE business owners, shareholders, investors, family offices, companies and professional advisers.
Our valuation services
Independent valuations for every ownership decision
Valuation is our central work. The reason you need a valuation decides the basis, the method and the report, so each service below starts from a specific UAE client need.
Business & Company ValuationsIndependent business valuations for sales, acquisitions, investment decisions, shareholder changes and corporate planning.
Share & Ownership ValuationsPrivate company shares, LLC ownership interests, minority holdings, shareholder exits and partner buyouts.
Corporate Tax & Related-Party ValuationsIndependent valuation support where market value or arm's-length financial analysis is relevant.
Family Business & Succession ValuationsOwnership transfers, succession planning, family investment structures and generational transitions.
Financial Reporting ValuationsPurchase price allocation, goodwill impairment and fair value assessments supporting IFRS reporting.
Investment & Transaction ValuationsBuy-side and sell-side valuations, private equity investments, startup funding and investment holdings.
Intangible Asset ValuationsGoodwill, brands, intellectual property, software, licences and other commercial intangible assets.
Dispute & Expert ValuationsIndependent opinions for shareholder disagreements, litigation, arbitration and expert determination.
Why do you need a valuation?
A valuation for every important business decision
Choose the sentence closest to your situation to see what the valuation involves and which service fits.
- “I want to sell my company.”Know a realistic value range, what a buyer will adjust for and what reaches you after debt, gratuity and working capital, before negotiations begin.Business Sale Valuations
- “I am considering buying a business.”Test the seller's numbers and forecasts so you know the price you can justify and the risks that should be priced in.Business Acquisition Valuations
- “My business partner wants to leave.”Value the departing partner's interest on the basis your MoA or shareholders' agreement requires, so the buyout is fair and fundable.Shareholder Exit & Buyout Valuations
- “I need to buy out another shareholder.”An independent figure both sides can examine, which often avoids a dispute altogether.LLC Ownership Interest Valuations
- “I want to bring an investor into my company.”Set a defensible pre-money value and understand how the round's terms affect each class of shareholder.Startup & Fundraising Valuations
- “I need to transfer shares to a family member.”Value the shares being transferred, recognising family ownership arrangements and any corporate tax implications.Family Business Valuations
- “I am restructuring my group of companies.”Consistent values for every entity at the same date, so exchange ratios are fair and the reorganisation is documented.Business Restructuring Valuations
- “My auditor needs independent valuation evidence.”IFRS valuations for acquisitions, impairment and fair value, prepared so management and auditors can rely on them.Financial Reporting Valuations
- “I need a valuation for a corporate tax-related transaction.”Market value evidence for transfers of businesses, shares or intangible assets between related parties or within a group.Corporate Tax Valuations
- “I need to assess the value of an investment.”Fair value of private holdings for funds, family offices and holding companies, consistent from period to period.Investment & Portfolio Valuations
- “I own a family business and am planning succession.”Agreed values before ownership moves to the next generation, including holding companies and foundations.Succession & Inheritance Valuations
- “I need to value an intangible asset.”Brands, software, technology and customer relationships valued for transfer, licensing or reporting.Intangible Asset & IP Valuations
- “My shareholders disagree about what the business is worth.”An early independent valuation that narrows the gap before positions harden.Shareholder Dispute Valuations
- “I need an expert opinion for legal proceedings.”Independent valuation evidence for UAE courts, DIFC and ADGM proceedings and arbitration, within the forum's rules.Business Valuation Expert Witness
Our clients
Independent valuations for businesses, shareholders & advisers
Equally at home valuing an owner-managed Dubai trading business, an Abu Dhabi investment holding company or a complex group.
For professional advisers →Business owners & entrepreneurs
Valuations before a sale, a partner exit, an investment or a change in ownership.
SMEs & private companies
Practical valuations for owner-managed businesses across the Emirates.
Family businesses
Succession, family share transfers, holding companies and foundations.
Investors & family offices
Entry pricing, portfolio fair values and private company holdings.
Finance directors & CFOs
Purchase price allocation, impairment and fair value for IFRS reporting.
Accountants & auditors
Independent specialist valuations where separation or expertise is needed.
Tax & corporate advisers
Market value evidence for related-party transfers and group restructurings.
Lawyers & dispute specialists
Valuation opinions for negotiations, arbitration, DIFC and ADGM matters.
UAE business structures
Valuations across UAE mainland and free-zone businesses
The constitutional documents, ownership rights and applicable company law all affect value. A 30% share in a mainland LLC, a DMCC company and a DIFC holding entity can carry very different rights, so we read the documents before we value the interest.
Mainland limited liability companies
Shares valued with the MoA, partner rights and pre-emption provisions under the Commercial Companies Law.
Free-zone companies
Entities under DMCC, JAFZA, DAFZA, RAKEZ and other authorities, each with its own ownership and transfer rules.
Holding companies
Mainland, free-zone and offshore holding entities, valued through their underlying investments.
DIFC and ADGM entities
Companies and foundations in the two common-law financial centres.
Corporate groups
Multi-entity groups with intercompany balances, shared services and mixed jurisdictions.
Family-owned entities
Family companies, registered family businesses and family investment structures.
Professional practices
Clinics, consultancies and firms where value rests on people and client relationships.
Investment holding structures
Portfolios of private and listed investments held for families or investors.
Partnerships and other interests
Other legally recognised ownership interests, valued on their documented rights.
What determines business value?
The factors behind the figure
No two UAE businesses are valued with the same formula. Each of these is examined and explained in the report, not buried in a multiple.
Financial
- Historical financial performance
- Maintainable profitability
- Revenue quality
- Expected future cash flows
- Working capital requirements
- Debt and financing
Commercial
- Customer and supplier concentration
- Contract security
- Market conditions
- Industry prospects
- Commercial risks
Ownership & structure
- Business licences and transferability
- Shareholder rights
- Management dependence
Our valuation process
From first discussion to final report
- 1
Initial discussion
Understand the business, the ownership interest and the purpose of the valuation.
- 2
Scope and information request
Agree the valuation basis, date, deliverables and the documents required.
- 3
Financial and commercial analysis
Review financial statements, forecasts, ownership structure and market evidence.
- 4
Independent valuation
Apply appropriate valuation methods and professional judgement.
- 5
Report and findings
Provide the agreed form of report and explain the principal conclusions.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi & across the UAE
Valuations in all seven Emirates
Client needs differ across the Emirates, from Dubai's trading and hospitality businesses to Abu Dhabi's holding companies and family offices.
Dubai
SME and private company valuations, sales and acquisitions, trading and hospitality businesses, free-zone and mainland entities, DIFC companies and shareholder exits.
Abu Dhabi
Investment holding companies, family offices, corporate transactions, ADGM entities and financial reporting for industrial and energy-sector businesses.
Sharjah
SMEs, trading, manufacturing and distribution companies, family businesses, ownership transfers and company sales.
Northern Emirates
Assignments in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain, including free-zone companies and industrial businesses.
- Independence and objectivity
- No interest in the outcome, no commission on a sale and a conclusion led by the evidence.
- A dedicated valuation practice
- Valuation is our central work, not an add-on to bookkeeping or audit.
- A clearly defined scope
- What is valued, why, at what date and for whom, agreed in writing before work begins.
- UAE structures understood
- Mainland, free-zone, DIFC and ADGM ownership rules reflected in every valuation.
- Transparent assumptions
- Every key judgement stated, with sensitivity analysis where it matters.
- Clear boundaries
- Valuation evidence kept distinct from tax, legal and audit conclusions.
- Understandable reports
- Reasoning written so that owners, auditors, the FTA or a tribunal can follow it.
- Professional confidentiality
- Information used only for the engagement and handled with care.
- How much does a company valuation cost in Dubai?
- It depends on the company, the interest being valued, the purpose, the financial complexity and the report required. An indicative assessment for an internal decision costs less than a formal report for a tax transaction or a tribunal. We provide a written quotation before any work starts.
- How is a private company valued in the UAE?
- Usually by reference to the earnings or cash flows it can sustain, cross-checked against market evidence, with asset-based approaches for holding and asset-rich companies. The ownership structure, licences, related-party arrangements and liabilities such as end-of-service gratuity are reflected explicitly.
- What information do I need to provide?
- Typically audited financial statements, current management accounts, forecasts, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, any shareholders' agreement, trade licence details and information on owner remuneration and related-party balances. We send a tailored list once the scope is agreed.
- Can you value a mainland LLC?
- Yes. We value the company and the ownership interest, reading the MoA for profit-sharing, management and pre-emption provisions that affect the value of a partner's shares.
- Can you value a free-zone company?
- Yes, under any of the UAE's free zones. Each authority has its own regulations on ownership and transfers, which we take into account.
- Can you value shares held by a minority shareholder?
- Yes. Whether the value reflects a discount for lack of control depends on the purpose, the basis of value and the company's documents. We do not apply a standard percentage.
- Can you provide independent valuation reports for auditors?
- Yes. We prepare IFRS valuations for purchase price allocation, impairment and fair value, documented for audit review. Management and the auditor retain their own responsibilities.
- Can you value a business for corporate tax purposes?
- Yes, where a transaction needs market value or arm's-length evidence, such as a transfer of a business, shares or intangible assets between related parties. The tax treatment itself is for your corporate tax adviser.
- How long does a valuation take?
- A single company with audited accounts can often be valued within two to four weeks of receiving complete information. Groups, historic dates and formal expert reports take longer. We confirm the timetable when the scope is agreed.
- Can you value a business before a sale?
- Yes, and it is one of the most useful times to do so. An independent view of value before talks begin helps you set expectations and respond to offers with evidence.
- Can you value a family-owned company?
- Yes. We value family companies, holding structures and individual family members' interests for succession, transfers and buyouts.
- Can you prepare valuations for disputes?
- Yes, subject to conflict checks and the rules of the forum, for negotiations, expert determination, arbitration and DIFC or ADGM proceedings.
Request a valuation proposal
Tell us about the company, shareholding or intangible asset you need valued and why. We will review the requirements and propose a scope, information request, reporting approach and fee quotation.