At Business Valuations, we specialise in accurate, professional business valuations for SMEs, partnerships, sole traders, and corporate shareholders.

Whether you’re preparing for a sale, succession planning, resolving a dispute, or simply understanding your business’s financial position, a formal company valuation provides essential insight and clarity.

Our team works closely with business owners, accountants, legal professionals, and investors to produce tailored reports that reflect not only your assets and financials but also market position, industry benchmarks, and future earning potential.

Since valuation impacts negotiations, legal compliance, and strategic decisions, we ensure every appraisal is delivered with transparency, accuracy, and full supporting documentation.

Contact us today to schedule a free consultation with our professional business assessment specialists.

How Is a Business Valuation Calculated?

Business valuations are calculated using a range of methods based on the business type, industry, size, and purpose of the valuation.

Common approaches include asset-based valuation, earnings multiples (EBITDA), discounted cash flow (DCF), and market comparisons.

Since each business has unique variables, such as goodwill, intellectual property, client contracts, and liabilities, we assess both tangible and intangible factors to provide a complete picture of value.

The chosen method is always explained in your report, alongside financial metrics and commentary.

What Are the Benefits of Business Valuation?

A business valuation supports confident decision-making and enhances financial transparency.

Key benefits include:

• Understand the true market value of your company
• Prepare for sale, merger, or investment discussions
• Assist in succession or exit planning
• Comply with legal or tax reporting requirements
• Resolve partnership or shareholder disputes
• Support divorce proceedings or estate planning
• Benchmark performance and growth potential

How Much Does a Business Valuation Cost?

The cost of a professional business valuation ranges from £750 to £3,500+.

The cost depends on the complexity of the business, level of reporting required, and intended use.

Smaller owner-managed businesses or single-purpose valuations may fall at the lower end, while valuations for legal disputes, tax planning, or multi-entity operations will involve more detailed analysis and reporting.

We provide a fixed quote after a short consultation to understand your objectives and data requirements.

When Should You Get a Business Valuation?

You should get a company valuation when planning to sell a business, bring in investors, exit a partnership, resolve a dispute, or comply with HMRC requirements.

Valuations are also commonly used during divorce proceedings, probate, shareholder agreements, and loan applications.

Even if you’re not planning an immediate transaction, having a recent valuation helps monitor performance and track business growth against sector benchmarks.

Is the Valuation Confidential?

All business valuation services are provided under strict confidentiality agreements.

We do not share your data with any third party unless specifically authorised by you in writing.

Reports are securely stored and shared only with designated individuals or advisors as agreed.

How Long Does a Business Valuation Take?

A business valuation takes between 1 and 3 weeks from the time we receive the necessary financial documentation.

Urgent requests may be turned around faster, depending on the availability of information and reporting complexity.

We provide clear timelines upfront and communicate throughout the process to ensure your deadline is met.

What Information Do You Need?

To complete a valuation, we request 3 years of financial accounts, current management accounts, asset registers, business plans (if applicable), and any relevant contracts or lease agreements.

For shareholder valuations, legal documents such as shareholder agreements or articles of association may also be required.

We will outline a full checklist during your initial consultation to streamline the process.

What Types of Businesses Do You Value?

We provide valuation services across all sectors, including professional services, hospitality, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, construction, and technology.

Whether you operate a limited company, partnership, franchise, or sole trade, we tailor the valuation model to your industry and business structure.

We also work with groups of companies or joint ventures requiring consolidated analysis.

Why Choose Us for Business Valuations?

Clients choose us because we combine financial expertise with a deep understanding of market behaviour, regulatory frameworks, and business performance metrics.

Our valuation reports are clear, well-evidenced, and designed to support practical outcomes, whether that’s negotiating a sale, settling a dispute, or satisfying tax obligations.

We are independent, confidential, and focused on providing insight you can trust.

Can You Provide Business Valuations for HMRC Purposes?

We regularly provide HMRC-compliant business valuations for tax planning, share schemes, or inheritance tax reporting.

Since HMRC may request justification for a declared business value, our reports include supporting financial analysis, market comparisons, and commentary to defend the valuation method used.

Whether you’re applying for an EMI scheme, settling an estate, or navigating Capital Gains Tax, our valuation service ensures the figures are well-documented and stand up to review

Do You Offer Business Appraisals for Divorce or Disputes?

We offer independent business appraisals that are suitable for use in divorce proceedings, mediation, or partner disputes.

These reports can be submitted to legal representatives or the court and are prepared with full neutrality and transparency.

In contentious scenarios, we act as a single joint expert or provide valuation support for one party, depending on the legal strategy.

Our business valuations for legal purposes are clear, evidenced, and focused on providing fair market value under appropriate legal standards.

What Is the Difference Between a Business Valuation and a Business Appraisal?

A business valuation refers to a formal process of determining a company’s financial value based on assets, income, and market factors.

A business appraisal, while similar, is often more informal or high-level, used internally to estimate value without the depth required for legal or transactional use.

We offer both approaches depending on your needs, from high-level business appraisals for internal planning to detailed, HMRC or court-compliant reports for formal proceedings.

Do You Value Startups and Pre-Revenue Businesses?

We carry out startup business valuations, including for pre-revenue companies and early-stage ventures.

In these cases, we use models such as the Berkus method, scorecard valuation, or discounted future cash flow, depending on available data and investor expectations.

Startup valuations are especially useful when seeking funding, structuring equity, or entering partnerships.

Our reports consider your sector, business plan, risk profile, and market potential to estimate a realistic valuation figure that supports negotiations.

Can You Assist with Shareholder Buyout Valuations?

We specialise in shareholder buyout valuations, helping directors and shareholders establish a fair price for departing or incoming stakeholders.

This process involves reviewing share classes, company accounts, agreements, and any specific shareholding conditions that affect value.

Our reports clearly distinguish between total business value and share value, especially where minority discounts or control premiums apply.

Whether part of a voluntary agreement or formal exit process, we help ensure the transaction is underpinned by reliable and objective data.

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We’ll provide a free consultation to discuss your goals, confirm requirements, and issue a fixed quote.

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