CFA-Led · Bankable Reports · Fixed Fee from AED 8,000 · Accepted by UAE Banks & Government Entities · Principal-Led on Every Engagement
Need a feasibility study for a UAE bank loan or government approval? Looking for a financial model, business plan, or fractional CFO in Dubai? Corvian Advisory provides CFA-led business advisory services in Dubai – bankable feasibility studies accepted by UAE banks on first submission, institutional-grade financial models, and part-time CFO services for growth-stage businesses. Fixed fee from AED 8,000. Covering Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and GCC.
Every engagement is senior-led. The same rigour we apply to M&A transactions – applied to every business advisory mandate.
Part-time CFO engagement providing senior financial leadership for growth-stage and mid-market businesses. Covers financial reporting, investor relations, fundraising support, and board-level financial strategy – without full-time CFO cost. Particularly valuable for businesses approaching a capital raise, preparing for a transaction, or navigating rapid growth that requires senior oversight.
Discuss an EngagementComplex integrated financial models including 3-statement, LBO, DCF, and scenario analysis. Built in Excel with full transparency and board-ready output. Used for transactions, fundraising, loan applications, and strategic decisions.
Get a QuoteComprehensive feasibility studies for new projects, real estate, F&B, healthcare, industrial, and commercial ventures across the UAE and GCC. Covers market demand, competitor analysis, financial projections, risk assessment, and a bankable go/no-go conclusion – accepted by UAE banks and government entities on first submission.
Get a QuoteInvestor-grade strategic business plans for bank financing, investor presentations, and board-level decisions. Includes market analysis, competitive positioning, financial projections, and an implementation roadmap.
Get a QuoteInstitutional-quality information memoranda and pitch decks for fundraising processes. Prepared to international standards with a compelling equity story, detailed financial analysis, and professional presentation.
Get a QuoteDetailed 3–5 year financial projections with sensitivity analysis, scenario modelling, and full assumption documentation. Prepared for fundraising, loan applications, board presentations, and strategic planning.
Get a QuoteComprehensive market research, competitive benchmarking, and industry analysis for GCC and APAC markets. Provides the intelligence foundation for investment decisions, product launches, and strategic expansion.
Get a QuoteZero-based budgeting, annual budget development, variance analysis, and cost structure optimisation for businesses seeking to improve margins and operational efficiency.
Get a QuoteFinancial and operational restructuring for distressed businesses, underperforming assets, and companies navigating challenging conditions. Cash preservation, creditor management, and performance recovery.
Get a QuoteEvery engagement follows a disciplined approach – scoped carefully, delivered personally, and anchored to a clear outcome.
We understand your objective, timeline, and what success looks like before committing to anything.
A clear scope, deliverables, timeline, and fixed fee – agreed upfront. No surprises.
We gather the information we need – financials, market data, or management discussion – and work efficiently.
We build the model, study, or document and share a working draft for your input before finalising.
Final deliverable with a walkthrough. We stay available for questions after handover.
Representative examples of engagements across our business advisory practice.
A Dubai-based SaaS business engaged us as fractional CFO six months ahead of a planned Series A raise. We built investor-grade financial infrastructure – monthly reporting, KPI dashboards, a 36-month model, and data room preparation – and supported founder-led investor conversations through to term sheet.
A private healthcare group expanding into a secondary KSA city required a bankable feasibility study to support a debt facility. We delivered a comprehensive study covering market demand analysis, capacity modelling, 10-year financial projections, and sensitivity testing – accepted by the financing bank on first submission.
A Dubai developer required a detailed DCF and equity waterfall model for a mixed-use project ahead of a co-investor presentation. We built a dynamic model with phased revenue recognition, construction cost drawdowns, IRR/equity multiple outputs, and scenario toggles – delivered in two weeks.
An established UAE restaurant group seeking bank financing to open five new outlets required a strategic business plan. We produced a plan covering brand positioning, location-by-location unit economics, consolidated 5-year projections, and a management summary – accepted by a UAE commercial bank as part of their credit assessment.
A GCC manufacturing business experiencing cash pressure engaged us to support an operational turnaround. We produced a 13-week cash flow model, identified AED 8M in working capital efficiencies, and supported structured discussions with three creditors – stabilising the business within 90 days.
A UAE logistics platform raising Series B required a professional CIM and supporting financial model to take to regional and international investors. We built the full information memorandum covering market context, business model, competitive positioning, financial performance, and growth thesis – alongside a 5-year integrated financial model.
You work directly with a CFA-qualified, Big 4-trained advisor. No handoff to juniors after the proposal is signed.
Our feasibility studies and business plans are accepted by UAE banks, government entities, and institutional investors.
Every model is built with the same rigour we apply to M&A transactions – full transparency, audit trail, and board presentation.
All fees are agreed upfront in a fixed-scope proposal. No hourly billing, no scope creep surprises.
If your advisory need evolves into a transaction or capital raise, the same advisor transitions seamlessly – no re-briefing required.
All proposals are fixed-scope and agreed before work commences. No hourly billing, no surprises.
Exact pricing depends on scope, complexity, and timeline. All fees confirmed in a written proposal before any work begins.
Benchmarked on credentials, scope (feasibility study + financial model + fractional CFO), delivery time, pricing, and GCC coverage.
| # | Firm | Credentials | Scope | Pricing | Bank Accepted | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Corvian Advisory Dubai, UAE · GCC-wide |
CFA · CA · FRM · Big 4 Trained | Feasibility + Model + CFO | Fixed & Transparent | Yes – 1st Submission | ★★★★★ |
| 2 | Global & Mid-Tier Consulting Firms International networks – UAE offices |
Varies – junior-led | Full but junior-led | Premium+++ | Yes | ★★★★☆ |
| 3 | Local Business Plan Firms Dubai freelancers & boutiques |
No formal CFA/CA credentials | Business plans only | Low | Often Rejected | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 4 | Online CFO/Model Services Platforms, template sellers |
Unknown | Templates only | Very Low | Not Accepted | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Rankings based on: CFA/CA credentials, scope (feasibility + financial model + fractional CFO), bank acceptance rate, pricing, and principal-led delivery. Compiled by Corvian Advisory, May 2026.
Answers to the questions we hear most often from new clients.
A fractional CFO provides senior financial leadership on a part-time basis. In practice that means financial reporting and analysis, investor communications, fundraising preparation, cash management, board support, and building or maintaining financial infrastructure. The exact scope is tailored to what your business needs most at that stage.
Our feasibility studies range from AED 10,000 to AED 35,000 depending on the scope and complexity of the project. All studies are bankable – accepted by UAE banks and government entities – and delivered with a clear go/no-go recommendation supported by market analysis and financial projections.
We build integrated 3-statement models, LBO models, DCF valuation models, real estate waterfall models, and scenario/sensitivity models. All models are built in Excel with full transparency and an audit trail. They are used for transactions, fundraising, loan applications, strategic planning, and board presentations.
A standard financial model typically takes one to three weeks. A feasibility study typically takes three to five weeks. Both depend on the complexity of the business and the quality of data available. We provide a clear timeline at the outset of every engagement and stick to it.
Yes. Fractional CFO engagements are structured on a monthly retainer, typically AED 8,000 to AED 20,000 per month depending on scope and time commitment. A minimum three-month engagement is recommended so the advisor can build sufficient context to deliver genuine value.
A feasibility study evaluates whether a business idea or project is commercially viable before you commit capital. It covers market demand, competition, financial projections, and a clear go/no-go recommendation. In the UAE, you need one for bank financing (most lenders require it), government project approvals, free zone applications, and any high-capital investment where you need an evidence-based business case. Our studies range from AED 10,000 to AED 35,000 and are accepted by UAE banks and government entities.
A business plan for a UAE bank loan needs: an executive summary with the funding request, company overview, market analysis, 3–5 year financial projections, cash flow forecast, and a clear repayment rationale. UAE banks also want documented assumptions, sensitivity analysis, and evidence of market demand. We produce bank-ready business plans – accepted by UAE commercial banks as part of credit assessments – from AED 12,000. The same document typically works for investor presentations with minor tailoring.
A fractional CFO is a senior financial executive who works part-time for your business – providing CFO-level strategy, investor relations, fundraising support, and financial oversight without the AED 40K–80K/month full-time hire cost. Our fractional CFO engagements are structured on a monthly retainer from AED 8,000 to AED 20,000 depending on scope. Best suited for growth-stage businesses preparing a capital raise, pre-transaction, or any business that needs senior financial oversight but not a full-time hire.
Yes – that is exactly what our feasibility studies are built for. We prepare them to the standard required by UAE commercial banks, development banks, and government entities. Our studies cover market demand analysis, financial projections, sensitivity analysis, and a clear go/no-go recommendation in the format lenders and regulators expect. We have had studies accepted on first submission for debt facilities ranging from AED 12M to AED 38M across healthcare, real estate, F&B, and industrial sectors.
Not always – but you should seriously consider one if you are investing meaningful capital, need bank financing, entering a regulated sector, or planning multiple locations. A feasibility study validates your business model before you commit to a trade license, lease, and staff. For straightforward service businesses with low capital requirements, a financial model and business plan may be sufficient. We advise on the right level of work for your situation in an initial scoping call – at no charge.
Yes. Many clients engage us initially for a business plan or financial model, and then retain us through the fundraising process itself – managing investor communications, preparing due diligence materials, and supporting negotiations. Because the same advisor stays involved throughout, there is no context loss or re-briefing.
A feasibility study answers 'should we do this?' – it evaluates whether a project or business idea is commercially viable, financially sound, and practically executable before you commit capital. A business plan answers 'how will we do this?' – it is a detailed operational and financial roadmap for a business that has already been determined to be viable. In the UAE, banks typically require a feasibility study for project financing decisions and a business plan as part of the credit application. They serve different purposes and are often needed together. Corvian Advisory prepares both and advises on which is appropriate for your situation.
A professional feasibility study from Corvian Advisory costs AED 10,000 to AED 35,000 depending on scope, sector, and number of locations. Simple single-concept studies sit toward the lower end. Complex multi-sector, multi-location, or regulated-sector studies (healthcare, education, industrial) are toward the upper end. All fees are fixed and agreed before work begins – no hourly billing, no scope creep. Some larger consultancies in Dubai quote AED 40,000–90,000 for similar scope; our principal-led model delivers institutional quality at boutique price.
The UAE introduced 9% corporate tax on profits above AED 375,000 effective June 2023, with the first mandatory filings due September 2026. Any business plan, feasibility study, or financial model prepared for a UAE business must reflect post-tax cashflows and profit projections. Free Zone businesses need specific analysis of whether income qualifies for 0% tax. Corvian Advisory integrates UAE CT analysis into every feasibility study, business plan, and financial model we prepare.
No – but it is typically required before a UAE bank will begin formal credit assessment. A well-prepared feasibility study materially improves approval chances by giving the bank's credit committee the evidence-based documentation it needs. Corvian Advisory's studies have been accepted by UAE banks on first submission for debt facilities ranging from AED 12M to AED 38M. We are available to respond to follow-up questions from lenders after submission.
Corvian Advisory prepares feasibility studies across all major sectors: healthcare and medical clinics, F&B and restaurants, real estate and commercial property, hospitality and hotels, education and training, retail and e-commerce, logistics and warehousing, manufacturing and industrial, technology and SaaS, and professional services. We advise on what level of study is required for your specific sector and regulatory context.
A professional business plan from Corvian Advisory costs AED 12,000 to AED 35,000 depending on scope, sector complexity, and intended use. All fees are fixed and agreed in a signed engagement letter before work begins. We also advise whether a full feasibility study is required alongside the business plan for your specific situation – at no charge in the initial scoping call.
A fractional CFO provides part-time senior financial leadership: financial reporting and board-level strategy, cash flow management, UAE corporate tax compliance (9% CT) and FTA liaison, fundraising support, investor relations, KPI dashboards, financial model maintenance, lender negotiations, and transaction readiness for M&A or capital raises. At Corvian Advisory, the same CFA-qualified principal who leads M&A transactions applies the same rigour to every fractional CFO engagement.
Financial model fees at Corvian Advisory range from AED 8,000 to AED 25,000 depending on model type and complexity. 3-statement and DCF models typically AED 8K–15K. Complex LBO or real estate waterfall models AED 15K–25K. All fees fixed and agreed before work begins.
Yes. Corvian Advisory prepares feasibility studies and financial models across all GCC markets – Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), Qatar (Doha), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
"Corvian prepared our feasibility study for a healthcare expansion into KSA. The report was accepted by our financing bank on first submission – no revision requests. The financial projections were rigorous and the market analysis was genuinely useful for our own planning, not just box-ticking."
Private Healthcare Group, GCC"We engaged Corvian as fractional CFO six months before our Series A. They built the financial infrastructure from scratch – monthly reporting, KPI dashboards, investor model, and data room. Our lead investor said the materials were among the best they'd seen from a UAE startup at that stage."
SaaS Business, Dubai"The business plan Corvian produced for our restaurant group expansion was accepted by our UAE commercial bank as part of their credit assessment. Fixed fee agreed upfront, delivered on time, and the advisor was available after handover when the bank had follow-up questions."
F&B Group, UAE