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Business Valuation for UK Companies & Cross-Border Deals

Direct Answer

Business valuation in the UK is an independent assessment of what a company is worth, using DCF, EV/EBITDA UK comparables, NAV and Sum-of-the-Parts methods under IVS and FRS 102/IFRS. It is required for HMRC EMI share scheme agreements, inheritance and capital gains tax reporting, and M&A transactions. Corvian Advisory delivers fixed-fee reports from £1,500 in 2–4 weeks, accepted by HMRC and Big 4 auditors, with direct experience valuing UK targets for GCC acquirers and UAE targets for UK acquirers.

Precise, IVS & IFRS-compliant business valuation for UK companies, plus target valuation for UK acquirers entering the UAE. HMRC share schemes, EMI options, and M&A support, led by our senior CFA, CA and ACCA qualified team. Fixed fee from £1,500.

24%
Of GCC Inbound Flow (Europe)
£1,500+
Fixed Fee From
2–4 Wks
Delivery
UK Desk CFA & ACCA Qualified HMRC & EMI-Accepted Reports IVS & FRS 102 Compliant
The UK–UAE Corridor

HMRC, EMI Schemes & Cross-Border Valuation

Shared legal heritage between DIFC and English common law makes UK–UAE deal structuring familiar to both sides. We provide HMRC-accepted valuations for EMI share option schemes and inheritance tax purposes, plus target valuation for UK acquirers entering the UAE.

UAE business owners seeking UK-facing exits or fundraising also rely on us for materials that satisfy UK institutional investor diligence standards.

UK-Specific Considerations

Standards We Apply

✓EMI (Enterprise Management Incentive) share option scheme valuation for HMRC purposes.
✓HMRC-accepted valuations for inheritance tax and capital gains tax reporting.
✓Cross-border target valuation for UK acquirers entering the UAE and GCC.
✓Valuation materials for UAE businesses raising from UK institutional investors.
✓DIFC–English common law familiarity for faster cross-border deal structuring.
✓GCC comparable transaction benchmarking alongside UK market data.
Valuation Methods

How We Value a Business in the United Kingdom

Income Approach

Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)

Present value of projected future free cash flows, discounted at a risk-adjusted WACC. We build independent financial projections — not the seller's model. Terminal value reflects domestic GDP and sector growth rates.
Best for profitable UK businesses with 3+ years of forecastable earnings.
Market Approach

EV/EBITDA & UK Comparables

Benchmarked against comparable UK-listed companies and recent UK/European mid-market transaction precedents — not generic public-market averages from the US or elsewhere.
Best for most mid-market UK businesses — a market-grounded cross-check on DCF.
Asset Approach

Net Asset Value (NAV)

Fair value of net assets, restated under IFRS or FRS 102. The right approach for property holding companies, investment vehicles, and early-stage businesses where earnings-based methods are inappropriate.
Used for UK holding companies and asset-heavy operations.
Conglomerate Approach

Sum-of-the-Parts (SOTP)

Each segment, subsidiary or asset class valued separately then aggregated to a group value. Widely used for UK family holding structures and diversified SME groups with trading, property, and investment assets.
Used for UK group structures and family holding companies.
Transparent Pricing

Fixed-Fee Valuation Packages

SME & Simple Structure
£1,500–5,000
Single entity, straightforward financials. Includes HMRC EMI share valuation and CGT/IHT share valuation.
Mid-Market Business
£5,000–15,000
Multiple methods, normalised EBITDA, UK & European benchmarking. M&A valuations, shareholder disputes, MBO financing.
Complex Group / Litigation
£15,000+
Multi-entity SOTP, UK High Court expert evidence, complex cross-border acquisitions, IFRS 3 PPA.
Our Promise: every engagement starts with a fixed fee agreed in writing before any work begins, no hourly billing, no scope creep. GBP, EUR, and USD accepted.
Full Service Range

Every Valuation Service for UK & Cross-Border Deals

HMRC
EMI Share Scheme Valuation
HMRC-accepted valuation for Enterprise Management Incentive option scheme agreements.
Tax
Inheritance & Capital Gains Tax Valuation
HMRC-accepted valuations for probate, gifting, and CGT reporting.
M&A
UK M&A Valuation
Buy-side and sell-side valuation support for UK business transactions.
Cross-Border
UK–UAE M&A Valuation
Target valuation and financial due diligence for UK acquirers entering the UAE and GCC.
Fundraising
Growth-Stage Valuation
Valuation materials for UAE businesses raising from UK institutional investors.
IP
Intangible Asset & IP Valuation
Patents, trademarks, brands and software valuation under UK and IVS standards.
Market Data

Typical Valuation Multiples – UK Market

SectorEV/EBITDA Multiple
Technology / SaaS9–18x
Healthcare8–14x
Financial Services8–13x
Professional Services5–10x
Industrial & Manufacturing4–8x
Consumer & Retail4–8x
Why It Works

Four Reasons UK Clients Choose Corvian

1
A Named Professional Signs

A CFA Charterholder signs every report personally — not a partner-signed, junior-delivered file, and not an unattributed online tool.

2
Fixed Fee, No Scope Creep

Agreed upfront, unlike the hourly billing common at UK Big 4 and mid-tier firms.

3
HMRC-Accepted Track Record

Direct EMI and HMRC valuation experience — not the kind of report an online tool can produce or defend.

4
Native UK-GCC Fluency

Cross-border expertise in both directions, in-house — not bolted on via referral at extra cost.

Illustrative Engagements

Cross-Border Experience

Cross-Border Buy-Side

UK Acquirer UAE Target Valuation & FDD

A UK strategic acquirer evaluating a UAE services business engaged us for target valuation and financial due diligence.

Outcome
Client's board approved the acquisition using our report as the primary valuation reference.
EMI Scheme

Growth Company EMI Valuation

A UK growth-stage company needed an HMRC-accepted valuation ahead of an EMI option scheme launch.

Outcome
Valuation agreed with HMRC without adjustment, scheme launched on schedule.
Inheritance Tax

Family Business Valuation for Estate Planning

A UK family business owner required an independent valuation to support inheritance tax planning.

Outcome
Report accepted by the family's tax advisors and used to structure a tax-efficient transfer.
Our Process

How the Process Works

01
Initial Consultation

No-obligation call covering purpose, timeline and scope.

02
Information Gathering

Financials and share register collected via secure data room.

03
Analysis & Draft

Methodology applied, benchmarked against UK and GCC comparables.

04
Final Report

HMRC/IVS-compliant report delivered within agreed timeline.

Client Reviews

What Clients Say

"Corvian's cross-border valuation gave our board exactly the defensible framework we needed for our UAE acquisition."

Corporate Development Director, UK Strategic Acquirer

"HMRC accepted our EMI valuation without a single query, smooth process from start to finish."

CFO, UK Growth Company

"The inheritance tax valuation was thorough and gave our family the confidence to proceed with succession planning."

Family Business Owner, UK
Frequently Asked

Business Valuation UK – FAQ

How much does a business valuation cost in the UK?
£1,500 to £15,000+ depending on complexity. Fixed-scope, agreed before work begins.
Do you value businesses for EMI share scheme purposes?
Yes, independent valuation for HMRC EMI share option scheme agreements and valuations.
Is your valuation accepted by HMRC?
Yes, prepared to standards accepted by HMRC for share scheme, inheritance tax, and capital gains purposes.
Do you advise UK companies acquiring in the UAE?
Yes, buy-side advisory, valuation and financial due diligence for UK acquirers entering the UAE and GCC market.
How long does a UK valuation take?
2 to 4 weeks typically, depending on complexity and data availability.
How does Business Asset Disposal Relief affect a UK valuation?
It reduces Capital Gains Tax to 10% on qualifying disposals up to a lifetime limit. It doesn't change the valuation itself, but we flag qualifying-structure implications so sellers understand after-tax proceeds.
How does UK Corporation Tax affect a business valuation?
The main rate is 25% above £250,000 profit, with a 19% small profits rate below £50,000. We build the correct post-tax cash flow into every DCF based on the target's actual profit band.
Does R&D tax credit history affect valuation?
Yes. R&D tax credits can materially improve normalised cash flow for innovation-led UK companies. We review claim history and sustainability when normalising EBITDA.
Do you provide valuations for Companies House filing purposes?
Yes, including valuations supporting statutory accounts disclosures, share allotments, and confirmation statement requirements where fair value disclosure is needed.
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