--- title: Business Valuation for UK Expats in Dubai | Assetica description: How British business owners in the UAE value and sell their companies, managing UK and UAE tax across both jurisdictions. url: https://assetica.net/blog/business-valuation-uk-expats-dubai/ source: Assetica, independent business valuation firm, Dubai and the UK --- # Business Valuation for UK Expatriates in Dubai By **Bill Anderson**, FCCA, Chief Executive Officer, Assetica — 2026-04-26 ![Business Valuation for UK Expatriates in Dubai — Assetica, independent business valuation, Dubai](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580674684081-7617fbf3d745?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1100&q=65) Direct Answer: How British business owners in the UAE value and sell their companies, managing UK and UAE tax across both jurisdictions. How British business owners in the UAE value and sell their companies, managing UK and UAE tax across both jurisdictions. ## One Valuation, Two Jurisdictions A valuation prepared to RICS and IVS standards is recognised in both the UAE and the UK. This matters for British owners who may sell to a UK or international buyer, report to UK authorities, or apply for a UAE Golden Visa, all from a single defensible figure. ## UK Tax Considerations for Expats British expatriates should review their UK tax position, including residency status and any continuing exposure to UK capital gains or inheritance tax, alongside the valuation. The right structure and timing can materially affect the outcome of a sale. ## Selling or Raising From Dubai Whether selling to a regional acquirer or raising from international investors, an independent valuation gives British owners in Dubai a credible, defensible figure that holds up across borders. ## Frequently Asked Questions Can one valuation work for both UAE and UK purposes? Yes. A valuation prepared to RICS and IVS standards is accepted in both jurisdictions, covering sale, fundraising, Golden Visa and UK reporting from one defensible figure. Do British expats in Dubai still face UK tax on a sale? It depends on residency status and the specifics of the disposal. Expatriates should review their UK tax position with an adviser alongside the valuation, as timing and structure matter. Can Assetica value a UAE business for a UK buyer? Yes. Assetica works across the UAE and UK and prepares valuations that are credible to UK and international buyers, investors and authorities. ## Speak to Assetica about Business Valuation Assetica is an independent business valuation firm in Dubai. We do not audit and we do not broker deals, so the number carries no conflict. Read more about [business valuation](https://assetica.net/services/business-valuation/), or [book a free scoping call](https://assetica.net/contact/). 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