Rigorous, IVS & IFRS-compliant business valuation for companies in Riyadh, Jeddah and across the Kingdom. Vision 2030 privatisation, family business succession, and PE-backed transactions, led by our senior CFA, CA and ACCA qualified team from our Dubai base.
Business valuation in Saudi Arabia is the process of determining fair market value using internationally recognised methods, DCF, EV/EBITDA multiples, Net Asset Value, or Sum-of-the-Parts, compliant with IVS. Independent valuation is required for M&A and PE transactions, ZATCA Zakat and transfer pricing compliance, family business succession and partner buyouts, and giga-project supply chain financing. Corvian Advisory delivers IVS and IFRS-compliant reports from SAR 10,000, in 2–4 weeks.
We built Corvian around one rule: the person holding the CFA and Chartered Accountant credentials does the work, not a delegate. That same Big 4-trained principal leads every Saudi engagement, translating ZATCA Zakat rules, Nitaqat compliance costs and Vision 2030 giga-project exposure into a number that holds up under scrutiny.
Our business valuation fees in Saudi Arabia are fully transparent: fixed-fee tiers based on engagement complexity, agreed before 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 |
| ZATCA / Transfer Pricing | Tax Valuation | OECD / IVS | 2–4 weeks |
| Fundraising / VC Round | Startup Valuation | IVS / IPEV | 1–2 weeks |
| Family Business Succession | Business Valuation | IVS | 2–4 weeks |
| Firm | Fee Structure | CFA-Led | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|
Corvian Advisory Boutique · CFA-led | Fixed fee | Always | 2–4 weeks |
Big 4 Firms Large network | Hourly / retainer, undisclosed | Rarely | 6–10 weeks |
Generalist Accounting Firms Broad, less specialised | Quote on request | Sometimes | Varies widely |
Brand equity, customer relationships, patents, and proprietary software are real economic assets that must be identified, measured, and reported correctly under IFRS and IVS, particularly relevant for Saudi conglomerates diversifying under Vision 2030.
A Riyadh-based family conglomerate needed an independent valuation to structure a buyout between second-generation shareholders, addressing minority discount and Sharia-compliant structuring.
A GCC PE fund evaluated a Jeddah-based industrial supplier to NEOM-linked contracts. Our valuation risk-adjusted for contract renewal and Saudization compliance costs.
A Saudi retail group needed valuations of subsidiaries for intercompany transfer pricing documentation to support ZATCA compliance.
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.
| Sector | EV/EBITDA Multiple |
|---|---|
| Technology / SaaS | 10–17x |
| Financial Services | 8–14x |
| Healthcare | 7–13x |
| Industrial & Giga-Project Supply Chain | 5–9x |
| Real Estate & Construction | 5–8x |
| Logistics | 5–9x |
| F&B and Retail | 4–7x |
| Family Business / Traditional Trade | 3–6x |
"Corvian's understanding of Saudi family business dynamics made all the difference in our succession valuation. Both family branches trusted the outcome."
"The contract concentration risk analysis on our supply chain acquisition target saved us from overpaying significantly."
"ZATCA-ready documentation, delivered on time, with no follow-up queries from our tax advisors."
Tell us about your business and timeline. We'll provide a fixed-fee quote within 24 hours.