Objective, IVS-compliant business valuation reports for companies across Abu Dhabi Emirate, ADGM-registered entities, mainland DED businesses, KEZAD and ZonesCorp free zones, ADNOC supply chain companies, healthcare, hospitality, construction, and government-adjacent businesses. Led by our senior CFA, CA and ACCA qualified team, accepted by the FTA, UAE banks, ADGM courts and Big 4 auditors.
Business valuation in Abu Dhabi is the process of determining fair market value using internationally recognised methods, DCF, EV/EBITDA multiples, or Net Asset Value, compliant with IVS. Independent valuation is required for M&A, ADGM shareholder disputes, UAE FTA corporate tax compliance, Golden Visa applications, bank financing, and ESOP issuance. Corvian Advisory delivers IVS and IFRS-compliant reports from AED 10,000, in 2–4 weeks.
Our Abu Dhabi work is led by the same CFA-qualified, Big 4-trained principal who founded Corvian, no junior handoff. We're comfortable in ADGM's common-law courts and IFRS reporting, and just as comfortable separating ADNOC-linked contract revenue from everything else, a distinction that moves the final number more than most people expect.
"Understanding which revenues are tied to ADNOC contract renewals versus genuinely recurring commercial contracts is the single most important driver of value in Abu Dhabi mid-market businesses, and the most frequently missed."
We value Abu Dhabi businesses regularly and understand UAE Corporate Tax implications for free zone entities, KEZAD and ZonesCorp licensing frameworks, and how Abu Dhabi-specific structures affect enterprise value.
ADGM companies follow IFRS, operate under English common law, and appear in shareholder disputes before ADGM courts. Our reports meet the disclosure and methodology standards required for ADGM court proceedings and investor reporting.
Many Abu Dhabi businesses earn revenues from ADNOC, ADPC, ADEK, or government entities on renewable contracts. Our DCF models separate contract-dependent revenues from genuinely recurring commercial revenues.
Abu Dhabi free zone entities (ADGM, KEZAD, ZonesCorp) may qualify for 0% UAE CT. This distinction affects normalised earnings, WACC and enterprise value, incorporated in every engagement.
Our reports comply with International Valuation Standards and are structured to meet UAE bank, FTA, ADGM court, Big 4 auditor and PE investment committee requirements.
A fixed fee is quoted before any work begins. No hourly billing, no scope creep. Straightforward SME valuations start from AED 10,000.
The appropriate method depends on business type, earnings stage, and purpose of the report. Every engagement includes a written justification for the methodology applied, never a black box.
Appropriate for most Abu Dhabi service businesses, healthcare providers, contractors and professional services firms. Five-year FCF forecast, terminal value, discounted at a WACC calibrated to UAE risk.
Benchmarked against comparable Abu Dhabi and GCC public companies and recent precedent transactions, adjusted for private company discount and specific risk factors.
Appropriate for investment holding companies, property businesses, and asset-heavy operations where value lies in the balance sheet rather than earnings power.
Common for Abu Dhabi's Mubadala- and ADQ-linked diversified groups and multi-entity family holdings, where each business unit or subsidiary is valued separately and aggregated.
Every Abu Dhabi valuation engagement requires consideration of factors that don't apply to Dubai or other GCC markets. These are built into our standard scope.
Our business valuation fees in Abu Dhabi are fully transparent: fixed-fee tiers based on engagement complexity, agreed in writing before any work begins.
From business and equity valuation to intangible assets, IFRS financial reporting, and M&A transaction support. Every engagement is CFA-led, IVS-compliant, and fixed-fee.
| Purpose | Valuation Type | Standard | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| M&A Buy-Side or Sell-Side | Business Valuation | IVS | 2–4 weeks |
| Post-Acquisition Accounting | Purchase Price Allocation | IFRS 3 | 3–5 weeks |
| Annual Auditor Requirement | Goodwill Impairment | IAS 36 | 2–3 weeks |
| Employee Share Options (ESOP) | ESOP Valuation | IFRS 2 | 1–2 weeks |
| Patent / Trademark Licensing | IP Valuation | IAS 38 / IVS | 2–4 weeks |
| UAE FTA / Transfer Pricing | Tax Valuation | OECD / IVS | 2–4 weeks |
| Fundraising / VC Round | Startup Valuation | IVS / IPEV | 1–2 weeks |
| UAE Golden Visa Application | Business Valuation | IVS | 2–3 weeks |
| Firm | Fee Structure | CFA-Led | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
Corvian Advisory Boutique · CFA-led | Fixed fee | Always | 2–4 weeks |
Big 4 / HLB-Network Firms Large network | Hourly / retainer, undisclosed | Rarely | 6–10 weeks |
Generalist Accounting Firms Broad, less specialised | Quote on request | Sometimes | Varies widely |
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A GCC PE group acquired an Abu Dhabi oilfield services business at 7x EV/EBITDA per the seller's IM. Our independent DCF and comparables analysis adjusted for ADNOC contract renewal risk and above-market owner compensation, normalising EBITDA to AED 21M.
A 40% minority shareholder in an ADGM consulting firm sought a fair-value exit. We prepared an independent IVS-compliant DCF and market multiples report addressing minority discount and shareholder agreement terms.
A healthcare group with Abu Dhabi and Dubai clinics needed valuations for intercompany IP licensing to support transfer pricing documentation, including IAS 38 valuation of patient database and clinical protocols.
A transparent, five-step process with fixed deadlines and no surprises.
We discuss your business, purpose, timeline and data. Fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.
Signed letter confirms scope, fixed fee and timeline before work begins.
3–5 years of financials, contracts and management accounts reviewed.
DCF, multiples, NAV, whichever methods are appropriate for the engagement.
Final IVS-compliant report delivered with methodology and sensitivity analysis.
"We needed an independent valuation for an ADGM shareholder dispute. Corvian's report was detailed, methodologically rigorous, and accepted without challenge by the mediator."
"Corvian valued our healthcare group for UAE CT transfer pricing. Fixed fee, on time, and the FTA accepted the documentation without queries."
"We used Corvian for buy-side diligence on an Abu Dhabi construction business. Their identification of EOSB liabilities and contract renewal risk adjusted our valuation significantly."
Tell us about your business, the purpose of the valuation, and your timeline. We'll provide a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours, no commitment required.
Every engagement begins with a confidential discussion – no pressure, no obligation. We respond within 24 business hours. All communications are strictly confidential.