Assetica Business Valuation Blog

Expert insights on business valuation, M&A, due diligence and financial advisory from Assetica's team in Dubai, UAE & UK. Written by Bill Anderson, FCCA, Chief Executive Officer.

Latest Articles

  • Setting Up in Dubai from India: How Your Business Is Valued for Tax, Visa and Banking
  • Golden Visa Business Valuation for DIFC Companies: The Complete Documentation Guide
  • How UAE Corporate Tax Changes Your DCF: QFZP Status, WACC and Deferred Tax
  • How GCC Family Offices Actually Value Private Companies Before They Invest
  • The Jurisdiction Premium: How DIFC, ADGM and Mainland Registration Affect What Your Business Is Worth
  • Startup and VC-Stage Valuation in DIFC: SAFEs, Priced Rounds and Fund Requirements
  • GCC and MENA Valuation Multiples: How Regional Benchmarks Are Built (2026 Reference)
  • Business Valuation in Saudi Arabia: Taqeem, IVS Standards and What Investors Need to Know
  • Business Valuation Standards Explained: IVS, RICS Red Book and IFRS 13
  • Valuation for Financial Reporting in the UAE: PPA, Impairment Testing and IFRS 13
  • How Intangible Assets and Brands Are Valued: IP, Customer Relationships and Goodwill
  • Valuing Employee Share Schemes in the UAE and DIFC: ESOPs Done Properly
  • How to Value a Restaurant or F&B Business in the UAE
  • How to Value an E-commerce Business in the UAE
  • How to Value a SaaS or Technology Company in the UAE
  • How to Value a Clinic or Healthcare Business in the UAE
  • How to Value a Logistics or Shipping Business in the UAE
  • How to Value a Trading or Distribution Business in the UAE
  • Business Valuation for UAE Corporate Tax: What the FTA Expects
  • Independent Business Valuation for Shareholder Disputes in the UAE
  • Startup Valuation for Fundraising in the UAE
  • Business Valuation vs Property Valuation for the UAE Golden Visa
  • How Much Does a Business Valuation Cost in Dubai?
  • Business Valuation Methods Explained: DCF, Market Multiples and Asset-Based
  • UAE Business Valuation Multiples by Industry in 2026: A Market Reference Guide
  • The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes We See in UAE Business Valuations
  • The AED 6 Million Revenue Business That Was Worth Almost Nothing
  • Can ChatGPT Value Your Business? What AI Gets Right and Dangerously Wrong
  • The Golden Visa Valuation Rejection List: Why Business-Route Applications Bounce
  • Three Siblings, One Family Business, One Number: A Succession Story
  • Your Business Is Worth Less Than You Think: The 7 Discounts Buyers Never Tell You About
  • Why Your Competitor Sold for 8x and You'll Get 4x: The Multiple Gap Explained
  • The 10-Minute Back-of-Napkin Valuation Every UAE Owner Should Do Once a Year
  • Dubai vs London vs Riyadh: Where the Same Business Is Worth the Most in 2026
  • Family Office Valuation in Dubai: A Complete Guide for DIFC and ADGM
  • Succession Planning for Family Businesses in the UAE
  • The Golden Visa Route for HNWIs: Business Valuation at AED 2 Million and Above
  • Exit Planning for HNWIs: Maximising Value Before You Sell
  • Real Estate Portfolio Valuation for HNWIs in Dubai
  • How to Sell a Business in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide to Valuation, Process and Maximising Your Sale Price
  • Navigating the World of Business Valuation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Running Business
  • Navigating Business Risks: Effective Risk Management through Strategic Value Advisory
  • Selling a Business? Here's How to Determine the Optimal Timing
  • Safeguard Your Company: Mitigating Risks in Business Valuation
  • How to Create a Pitch Deck: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Maximise Your Business Potential with Precise Financial Valuations

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