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Business Valuation Services in Dubai

Independent valuations of companies and shareholdings for transactions, financial reporting, Corporate Tax, restructuring and disputes, with clear methods, documented evidence and reports built to withstand review by auditors, investors, lenders and courts.

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Business valuation in Dubai delivered with clarity and expert judgement

Business Valuation with Clarity and Judgement

Reliant Surveyors provides independent valuations of companies, shareholdings and business interests in Dubai and across the UAE, from closely held and family-owned companies to operating businesses and multi-entity groups.

Every engagement starts with the purpose. A valuation for a sale, an audit, a tax filing or a court needs a different basis of value, level of detail and report. We agree these at the outset, so the conclusion answers the question being asked and stands up to review.

Our valuations are prepared for:

Business owners, founders and family shareholders
CFOs, finance teams and auditors
Boards, investors and funds
Banks and lenders
Lawyers and parties to disputes

49+: Years of Valuation & Advisory Experience
11k+: Clients Served Across Sectors
150B USD: Businesses & Assets Valued Globally

When You Need a Business Valuation

The purpose shapes the basis of value, the method and the report, so every engagement starts by confirming it.

Transaction Support

An independent view of value before you buy, sell, merge, enter a joint venture or raise capital, to support pricing, negotiation and deal structure.

Investment & Fund Reporting

Valuations of operating businesses and unlisted holdings for investors, funds and strategic buyers, with clear analysis of value drivers, growth assumptions and risk.

Financial Reporting Valuation

Fair value under IFRS 13 for IFRS 3 purchase price allocations, IAS 36 goodwill impairment testing and unlisted investments under IFRS 9, prepared for audit review.

Corporate Tax Valuation

Valuations supporting UAE Corporate Tax compliance, including related-party transfers that must meet the arm's length standard, and group restructurings.

Dispute & Litigation Support

Independent valuation opinions for shareholder disputes, arbitration, litigation and regulatory matters, structured to withstand expert and legal scrutiny.

Shareholder & Strategic Valuation

Values for share transfers, partner exits, succession planning and internal decisions, including how control and marketability affect the interest being valued.

How We Value a Business

Most valuations use more than one approach. We weigh the results by the quality of the evidence and explain the reasoning in the report.

Income Approach

Usually a discounted cash flow (DCF). We forecast the cash the business is expected to generate and discount it at a rate that reflects its risk. Best suited to businesses with reliable forecasts.

Market Approach

Compares the business with listed companies and recent transactions in the same sector, using multiples such as EV/EBITDA or price to earnings, adjusted for size, growth and risk.

Asset-Based Approach

Restates the assets and liabilities at current values. Used for holding and property companies, and where a business would be worth more sold in parts than as a going concern.

What Drives the Value of a Business

Two companies with the same profit can be worth very different amounts. These are the factors we examine most closely.

01Sustainable EarningsProfit adjusted for one-off items, owner-related costs and non-trading income, to show what the business reliably earns.
02Growth and ForecastsHow realistic the business plan is, judged against past performance, the market and the investment needed to deliver it.
03RiskDependence on key customers, suppliers, people or licences, and the volatility of the sector and the wider economy.
04Cash and Working CapitalHow much cash the business ties up in stock and receivables, and how reliably profit turns into cash.
05Debt and Debt-Like ItemsBorrowings, leases, end of service obligations and other liabilities that reduce the value left for shareholders.
06Control and MarketabilityWhether the interest carries control, and how easily it could be sold. A minority stake in a private company may be worth less than its pro rata share.

Why Choose Reliant Surveyors?

Since 1977, Reliant Surveyors has provided independent valuation and advisory in the UAE. Our business valuations are led by experienced specialists and built to give boards, investors, lenders and regulators conclusions they can rely on.

RICS-compliant, internationally accepted valuation reports
Rigorous financial analysis with sector insight
Trusted by banks, investors and institutions
Transparent fees with a clearly defined scope
Multilingual valuation experts with global experience

RICS Regulated

Business valuations prepared in line with the RICS Red Book and International Valuation Standards, including IVS 200 Businesses and Business Interests.

Experienced Valuation Experts

Experienced business valuation professionals delivering defensible conclusions for transactions, reporting, disputes and restructuring.

Efficient Delivery

A structured process designed to meet commercial timelines without compromising analytical depth or reporting quality.

Decision-Ready Insight

Reports that explain what drives value, not just the final figure, so boards, investors and lenders can act on them.

Our Valuation Process

A structured process aligned with the RICS Red Book and International Valuation Standards, from first conversation to final report.

Scope and Purpose

We discuss the business, the reason for the valuation and any deadlines, then confirm the interest to be valued, basis of value, valuation date and fee in a letter of engagement.

Information and Management Meeting

We send a tailored information request and meet management to understand the business model, forecasts, key risks and any recent transactions.

Analysis and Valuation

We normalise earnings, test the forecasts, research comparable companies and transactions, and apply the appropriate approaches, with cross-checks and sensitivity analysis.

Report and Discussion

You receive a report setting out the conclusion of value, methods, assumptions and evidence, and we walk you through the findings and answer your questions.

What We Need From You

We send a tailored request list once the purpose is agreed. A typical request includes:

01Financial StatementsAudited accounts for recent years and the latest management accounts.
02Forecasts and BudgetsManagement projections, with the key assumptions behind them.
03Business OverviewProducts and services, main customers and suppliers, competitors and key people.
04Ownership and Legal DocumentsTrade licence, memorandum of association, shareholder agreements and the share register.
05Debt and CommitmentsLoan agreements, leases, guarantees and any known disputes or contingent liabilities.
06Assets and IntangiblesFixed asset register, property interests, and the brands, contracts or licences that support value.

Book Your Business Valuation Today

Get an independent, standards-compliant business valuation from experienced valuation professionals. Whether it is for a transaction, financial reporting, Corporate Tax, a dispute or strategic planning, we tailor the scope and report to your objective.

Phone: +971 4 255 4683
Email: [email protected]
Location: 806, Capital Golden Tower, Business Bay, Dubai, U.A.E

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Frequently Asked Questions

Fees depend on the size and complexity of the business, the purpose of the valuation and the depth of reporting required. In Dubai, professional business valuation services typically range from AED 7,500 to AED 30,000+. We confirm the scope and fee in writing before work begins.

A business valuation is an independent opinion of what a company, or a shareholding in it, is worth at a stated date and on a stated basis of value. It considers earnings, cash flow, assets, debt, market conditions and risk, and is used for transactions, financial reporting, tax, disputes and planning.

Most business valuations draw on one or more of three recognised approaches:

Income approach: values the cash the business is expected to generate, usually through a discounted cash flow (DCF).
Market approach: applies valuation multiples from comparable listed companies or recent transactions.
Asset-based approach: restates assets and liabilities at current values, and is often used for holding and asset-rich companies.

Where more than one approach is used, we reconcile the results and explain the weighting in the report.

A calculator, or a simple multiple of profit, gives a rough starting point only. It cannot adjust for debt, cash, working capital, one-off items, growth or how comparable the benchmark really is. For a sale, an audit, a lender, a tax filing or a dispute, you need a professional valuation that sets out its evidence and assumptions.

Typically recent audited and management accounts, forecasts with their main assumptions, the trade licence and shareholder documents, details of debt and leases, the fixed asset register and an overview of customers, suppliers and key staff. We send a tailored list once the purpose is agreed.

It depends on the purpose, the complexity of the business and how quickly information is provided. We agree a timetable with you when the scope is confirmed and tell you early if anything outstanding is likely to affect it.

Enterprise value is the value of the business operations as a whole, before considering how they are financed. Equity value is what belongs to the shareholders: enterprise value less debt and debt-like items, such as end of service obligations, plus surplus cash. Deals are often priced on enterprise value but paid on equity value, so the bridge between the two matters.

You may. Under the UAE Corporate Tax Law, transactions between related parties and connected persons must meet the arm's length standard, and a valuation is a common way to support the price used when shares, businesses or assets are transferred within a group. Your tax adviser can confirm which rules apply to your situation.