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Business Valuation Dubai & UAE —
How Much Is Your Business Worth?

Wondering how much your business is worth in Dubai or the UAE? Corvian Advisory is the top CFA-led independent business valuation firm — delivering company valuation, equity valuation, and independent business appraisal for M&A transactions, shareholder disputes, family business exits, bank financing, Golden Visa, and UAE corporate tax compliance. Fixed fee from AED 10,000. Delivered in 2–4 weeks. Reports accepted by UAE banks, FTA, and Big 4 auditors.

CFA Charterholder Chartered Accountant FRM Certified IVS Compliant IFRS Compliant Big 4 · KPMG Trained Accepted — UAE Banks & FTA Best Pricing in Region
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AED 10K
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2–4 Wks
Delivery
15+ Yrs
Experience
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IVS
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FTA
UAE Tax Authority Accepted
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Auditor Accepted
UAE Banks
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Courts
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When You Need a Business Valuation in Dubai & UAE

Every Major Business Decision
Starts with an Independent Valuation

A business valuation from a qualified firm is not just a number — it is the evidence base for the most important financial decisions you will make. Here are the nine most common reasons UAE and GCC business owners need one.

Selling Your Business in the UAE
Entering a sale without an independent valuation means negotiating blind. Buyers arrive with their own numbers. A defensible valuation sets your price and protects it through due diligence.
Buying a Business — Acquisition Pricing
Before committing capital to any UAE acquisition, you need an independent view of what the business is actually worth — not the seller's number. Yours.
Family Business Exit or Partner Buyout
Partner exits, ownership transitions, and generational transfers in UAE family businesses require an independent valuation accepted by all parties — and courts or arbitration if needed.
Shareholder Dispute Resolution
When shareholders disagree on value, an independent expert opinion from a credentialed firm provides the evidence base for negotiation, mediation, or litigation proceedings.
Bank Financing & Loan Collateral
UAE banks require an IVS-standard independent valuation report for business equity loans and acquisition financing. We prepare reports that meet lender requirements directly.
UAE Golden Visa — Business Owner
UAE Golden Visa applications for business owners require documented proof of business ownership and value. We prepare the independent valuation report required by UAE authorities.
UAE Corporate Tax & FTA Compliance
Since UAE corporate tax was introduced at 9% in 2023, transfer pricing, group restructurings, and equity transfers require independent fair value support. We prepare FTA-compliant reports.
How Much Is My Business Worth?
The most searched question by UAE business owners. An independent valuation gives you a documented, defensible answer using real GCC market data — not a rough estimate or online calculator.
Startup & ESOP Valuation UAE
Pre-revenue startups, fundraising rounds, and ESOP issuance all require a defensible equity valuation. We produce investor-ready reports benchmarked against GCC and MENA comparable transactions.
Goodwill Impairment Testing — IAS 36
UAE companies reporting under IFRS must test goodwill annually under IAS 36. We provide CGU-level impairment assessments accepted by Big 4 auditors — with discounted pricing for annual repeat engagements.
Business Valuation — Abu Dhabi & UAE
Valuations across the UAE — including ADGM-registered entities, Abu Dhabi industrial businesses, and UAE holding structures with assets across multiple Emirates and free zones.
Valuation Methodology

How We Value a Business or Company
in Dubai & the UAE

We select the right methodology based on your business type, sector, and the purpose of the valuation — not the method most convenient for us. Most UAE mid-market valuations use at least two methods.

Income Approach
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Values the business based on the present value of projected future free cash flows, discounted at a risk-adjusted WACC. The most rigorous methodology for businesses with stable, forecastable earnings. We build independent financial projections — we do not accept the seller's model.
Best for: Profitable businesses with 3+ years of trading history and forecastable cash flows.
Market Approach
EV/EBITDA Multiples & GCC Precedent Transactions
Values the business relative to comparable listed companies and recent GCC mid-market transaction precedents. We apply appropriate size, liquidity, and control discounts or premia based on the specific facts of your business — not generic public market averages.
Best for: Most mid-market UAE businesses — provides a market-grounded cross-check on DCF conclusions.
Asset Approach
Net Asset Value (NAV)
Values the business based on the fair value of its net assets — assets minus liabilities. The right approach for asset-heavy businesses, holding companies, and real estate entities where book value does not reflect market reality.
Best for: Holding companies, real estate entities, early-stage businesses, and asset-heavy operations.
Conglomerate Approach
Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP)
Values each business segment, subsidiary, or asset class separately using the most appropriate method for each, then aggregates to a group value. Accounts for conglomerate discounts or cross-segment synergies where relevant.
Best for: Diversified groups, family holding structures, or entities with distinct asset classes.
Pricing

Business Valuation Pricing in Dubai & UAE —
Fixed Fee. No Surprises. Published Upfront.

We publish our pricing because most advisory firms don't. Every engagement starts with a fixed-scope proposal — no hourly billing, no scope creep, no surprises at invoice.

SME & Simple Structure
AED 10K – 20K
approx. USD 2,700 – 5,500
Single entity, straightforward financials, one to two valuation methods.
✓Golden Visa valuation
✓Bank financing support
✓Shareholder agreement valuation
✓Single-entity UAE businesses
Most Common
Mid-Market Business
AED 20K – 35K
approx. USD 5,500 – 9,500
Multiple methods, normalised EBITDA, GCC transaction benchmarking.
✓M&A buy-side or sell-side valuation
✓Shareholder dispute
✓UAE corporate tax / FTA
✓Pre-sale valuation
Complex Group / Litigation
AED 35K – 50K+
approx. USD 9,500 – 14,000+
Multiple entities, SOTP, expert witness–grade documentation.
✓Multi-entity group valuation
✓Court or arbitration support
✓Complex acquisition valuation
✓IFRS 3 purchase price allocation
Our commitment: Every engagement begins with a fixed-scope proposal agreed and signed before work starts. The fee you see is the fee you pay. No hourly billing, no scope creep. AED, USD, and GBP accepted.
Why Choose Corvian Advisory

The UAE's Top Independent
Business Valuation Expert — Dubai

Corvian Advisory is a specialist business valuation firm in Dubai, UAE. Every engagement is led directly by a CFA Charterholder, Chartered Accountant, and FRM — with 15+ years of Big 4 (KPMG) and global consulting experience in GCC, EMEA, and APAC markets. No junior delegation. Ever.

Our reports are prepared to IVS and IFRS standards and are accepted by UAE commercial banks, the FTA, Big 4 auditors, UAE courts, and DIFC arbitration panels — because they are built by a credentialed principal who can stand behind the methodology in any forum.

"We deliver Big 4-quality valuation at a fraction of the cost — because mid-market businesses in the UAE deserve institutional-grade work without institutional-grade fees."

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CFA Charterholder
Global gold standard in valuation, investment analysis & financial advisory
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Chartered Accountant
Rigorous accounting, audit & IFRS reporting foundation
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Big 4 & KPMG Trained
15+ years GCC transaction services & global consulting pedigree
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IVS & IFRS Compliant
Accepted by UAE banks, FTA, Big 4 auditors & UAE courts
Best Pricing in Region · RAKEZ Free Zone, Dubai, UAE
Principal-led on every engagement. Fixed fee agreed before work starts. AED, USD & GBP accepted.
Our Process

How a Business Valuation
Works at Corvian Advisory

Four steps from first call to final report. No surprises, no junior hand-offs.

Initial Consultation

No-obligation call to understand your situation, purpose, and timeline. We agree a fixed fee before any work begins.

Information Gathering

3–5 years of financials, management accounts, and business documents via secure data room. Targeted questions — not a 200-item checklist.

Analysis & Draft

Principal-led financial normalisation, method selection, GCC comparables benchmarking, and scenario testing. All documented transparently.

Final Report

IVS-standard report delivered within the agreed timeline. Accepted by UAE banks, Big 4 auditors, FTA, and courts.

Client Reviews

What Clients Say About
Our Business Valuations

★★★★★

"Corvian produced an independent valuation for our healthcare group exit. The report was accepted by both buyers and legal counsel immediately — no pushback on methodology. Delivered in 16 days, exactly as promised."

Multi-Specialty Clinic Group, Dubai
★★★★★

"We used Corvian for a pre-acquisition valuation in the UAE. The EBITDA normalisation identified AED 8M in adjustments the seller's IM had obscured. The report gave our investment committee exactly what they needed to renegotiate pricing."

Private Equity, GCC
★★★★★

"Needed an independent valuation for a shareholder buyout. Corvian delivered a fully documented report in 18 days. Both shareholders accepted it as the negotiation basis and we avoided litigation entirely."

Manufacturing & Industrial, UAE
4.9 / 5 Based on 3 verified client reviews
Case Study
Business Valuation · Shareholder Dispute · UAE Manufacturing
Shareholder Exit from a UAE-Based Manufacturing Group
A founding shareholder of a UAE manufacturing business sought to exit following a dispute with co-founders over strategic direction. The three shareholders held different views on value — ranging from AED 28M to AED 55M. Corvian Advisory was engaged to provide an independent valuation. We normalised four years of financials for related-party transactions and above-market owner salaries, applied DCF and EV/EBITDA methods benchmarked against GCC comparable transactions, and delivered a documented valuation of AED 41.2M. The report was accepted by both sides as the negotiation basis within 12 days of delivery, and the exit was completed without litigation.
Valuation Delivered
AED 41.2M
Delivery Time
18 days
Outcome
Accepted, no litigation
Frequently Asked Questions

Business Valuation in Dubai & UAE —
Questions We Get Asked Most

Business valuation fees at Corvian Advisory range from AED 10,000 to AED 50,000. SME and single-entity valuations: AED 10K–20K. Mid-market M&A valuations: AED 20K–35K. Complex group or litigation valuations: AED 35K–50K+. All fees are fixed-scope and agreed before any work begins — no hourly billing, no surprises at invoice.
Corvian Advisory is a CFA Charterholder and Chartered Accountant-led boutique valuation firm in Dubai with Big 4 (KPMG) training and 15+ years of experience. Every valuation is led directly by a principal — not delegated to junior analysts. Reports follow IVS and IFRS standards and are accepted by UAE banks, Big 4 auditors, the FTA, and courts. We publish our pricing and deliver in 2–4 weeks. Best pricing in the region.
The main methods are: DCF (Discounted Cash Flow) for businesses with stable earnings; EV/EBITDA multiples benchmarked against GCC comparable transactions; Net Asset Value (NAV) for asset-heavy businesses and holding companies; and Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP) for diversified groups. Most UAE mid-market valuations use at least two methods, and a good valuation always explains the weighting applied to each.
Most business valuations are completed within 2 to 4 weeks from receipt of financial information. Complex engagements involving multiple entities, litigation support, or limited historical data may take 4 to 8 weeks. The timeline is agreed in the engagement letter before work begins — and we deliver on it.
Not legally — but practically yes. Buyers arrive with their own numbers and their own advisors. An independent pre-sale valuation sets a defensible asking price, surfaces issues before buyers find them in due diligence, and documents intangibles that add value but don't appear on the balance sheet. Business owners who go to market without a valuation almost always leave money on the table.
Yes. Our reports are prepared to International Valuation Standards (IVS) and IFRS and are accepted by UAE banks for lending, by Big 4 auditors for financial reporting, by the FTA for UAE corporate tax and transfer pricing, and by courts and arbitration panels for dispute resolution. We work directly with your bank's credit team or auditor where needed to ensure the report meets their specific requirements.
Yes. Corvian Advisory provides business valuation services across all GCC markets — Saudi Arabia (Riyadh, Jeddah), Qatar (Doha), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman — in addition to cross-border valuations for UAE-based clients with regional assets or subsidiaries.
UAE and GCC mid-market transaction multiples by sector: Healthcare 5–8× EBITDA; Technology/SaaS 4–8×; Logistics 4–6×; Manufacturing 4–7×; Professional Services 3–5×; F&B and Retail 2–4×; Education 4–7×. These are starting ranges — actual multiples depend on EBITDA quality, growth rate, customer concentration, and deal structure. We benchmark against actual GCC transaction data, not public market averages.
Enterprise value (EV) is the total value of the business — what an acquirer would pay for the whole company including its debt. Equity value is what shareholders actually own: enterprise value minus net debt. When selling a business, the price is typically negotiated on an EV basis then adjusted to equity value at closing through a net debt and working capital adjustment. Corvian Advisory calculates both and clearly explains the bridge in every valuation report.
The only reliable way is an independent valuation by a qualified firm using real GCC market data. Online calculators and broker estimates are not defensible to buyers, banks, or the FTA. A proper business valuation in Dubai involves: normalising your EBITDA for owner-specific costs, applying multiples from comparable UAE and GCC transactions, running a DCF analysis on projected cash flows, and reconciling the results into a documented opinion of value. Corvian Advisory provides this from AED 10,000 with a fixed fee agreed before work begins.
The value of your business in Dubai or the UAE depends on your sector, EBITDA margin, revenue growth rate, customer concentration, and deal structure. As a starting point: most UAE mid-market businesses trade between 3–8× EBITDA depending on sector — healthcare and technology attract the upper end, owner-dependent service businesses attract the lower end. The only way to get a reliable, defensible answer is an independent valuation using actual GCC transaction comparables. Corvian Advisory provides this from AED 10,000, delivered in 2–4 weeks, with a report accepted by UAE banks, the FTA, and Big 4 auditors.
Getting an independent business valuation in Dubai is a 4-step process: (1) Contact a qualified valuation firm — look for CFA Charterholder or Chartered Accountant credentials, not just a generic consultant. (2) Agree a fixed fee and scope before any work starts — no hourly billing. (3) Provide 3–5 years of financial statements and management accounts via secure data room. (4) Receive an IVS and IFRS-compliant report in 2–4 weeks — accepted by UAE banks, the FTA, and Big 4 auditors. Corvian Advisory handles this entire process from AED 10,000. Call starts with a no-obligation scoping conversation.
The terms are used interchangeably in the UAE and GCC. "Business valuation" typically refers to valuing the entire economic entity — its operations, assets, and earnings power. "Company valuation" or "equity valuation" often refers specifically to the value of the shareholders' stake — which is the business value minus net debt. When selling a business, deals are typically structured on an enterprise value (EV) basis, then converted to an equity value at closing via a net debt and working capital adjustment. Corvian Advisory calculates and clearly documents both in every report.
UAE & GCC Valuation Benchmarks

What Is My Business Worth?
UAE & GCC EBITDA Multiples by Sector

Indicative mid-market transaction multiples from GCC deal data — not public company benchmarks. Actual multiples depend on EBITDA quality, growth rate, and deal structure.

UAE and GCC Business Valuation EBITDA Multiples by Sector 2025-2026
Sector EBITDA Multiple Key Value Drivers
Healthcare & Clinics UAE5–8×Licensing, recurring demand, compliance status
Technology & SaaS UAE4–8×Recurring revenue, net retention, customer concentration
Logistics & Distribution GCC4–6×Contracted revenue, owned fleet, customer diversity
Manufacturing UAE4–7×Government alignment, capex intensity, contract quality
Professional Services GCC3–5×Recurring mandates, key-person dependency, client diversity
F&B & Retail UAE2–4×Lease terms, brand strength, franchise potential
Education & Training UAE4–7×KHDA / ADEK licensing, enrolment trend, regulatory status
Real Estate & Property GCC10–16×Yield, occupancy rate, location, lease terms & WALE
Energy & Utilities UAE6–10×Contracted revenue, regulatory status, government alignment

Source: Corvian Advisory GCC mid-market transaction benchmarks, 2025–2026. Ranges are indicative. Get an independent valuation →

Firm Comparison

Business Valuation Firms in Dubai & UAE:
How Corvian Compares — 2026

A comparison of business valuation service providers in Dubai and the UAE, benchmarked on credentials, delivery time, pricing transparency, and report acceptance.

Business Valuation Firm Comparison Dubai UAE 2026
# Firm Credentials Delivery Pricing Bank & FTA Accepted Rating
1
Corvian Advisory
Dubai, UAE · GCC-wide
 CFA · CA · FRM · Big 4 KPMG 2–4 Weeks Best in Region Yes — UAE Banks, FTA, Big 4 ★★★★★
2
Big 4 (KPMG / Deloitte / PwC / EY)
UAE Offices
 Institutional — varies by team 4–8 Weeks Premium++ Yes ★★★★☆
3
Mid-Tier Advisory Firms
Grant Thornton, BDO, RSM UAE
 Varies — CPA / ACCA led 4–6 Weeks High Usually Yes ★★★☆☆
4
Online / Automated Valuation Tools
Calculators, brokers, platforms
 No formal credentials Instant Low Not Accepted ★☆☆☆☆

Rankings based on: CFA/CA credentials, delivery time, pricing accessibility, report acceptance by UAE banks and FTA, and principal-level delivery. Compiled by Corvian Advisory, May 2026.

Business Valuation Coverage
UAE
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · Headquarters
GCC
KSA · Qatar · Kuwait · Bahrain · Oman
APAC
India · Singapore · SE Asia
EMEA
UK · Germany · France · Netherlands
Cross-Border
IVS · IFRS · Full Mandate

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