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title: Business Sale Articles | Valuation Blog | Assetica
description: Guides on selling a business in Dubai and the UAE, covering timing, preparation, valuation, and negotiation insights from Assetica's senior advisors.
url: https://assetica.net/blog/category/business-sale/
source: Assetica, independent business valuation firm, Dubai and the UK
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# Business Sale Articles | Assetica Blog

Guides on selling a business in Dubai and the UAE, covering timing, preparation, valuation, and negotiation insights from Assetica's senior advisors.

## Articles
- [M&A Due Diligence: The Financial and Valuation Due Diligence Buyers Actually Need](https://assetica.net/blog/ma-due-diligence-financial-valuation-uae/)
- [Asset Deal vs Share Deal: Which Structure Actually Gets You the Best Outcome?](https://assetica.net/blog/asset-deal-vs-share-deal/)
- [Your Business Is Worth Less Than You Think: The 7 Discounts Buyers Never Tell You About](https://assetica.net/blog/business-valuation-discounts-uae/)
- [Selling a Business in the UK: Valuation, Process and Tax](https://assetica.net/blog/selling-a-business-uk-guide/)
- [Business Valuation for UK Expatriates in Dubai](https://assetica.net/blog/business-valuation-uk-expats-dubai/)
- [Exit Planning for HNWIs: Maximising Value Before You Sell](https://assetica.net/blog/exit-planning-hnwi-maximising-business-value-uae/)
- [How to Sell a Business in Dubai: The Complete 2026 Guide to Valuation, Process and Maximising Your Sale Price](https://assetica.net/blog/how-to-sell-a-business-in-dubai/)
- [Selling a Business? Here's How to Determine the Optimal Timing](https://assetica.net/blog/selling-a-business-optimal-timing/)

## Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to sell a business in the UAE?

From decision to completion, most UAE business sales take six to eighteen months. Preparation typically takes three to six months, and finding a buyer, negotiating, completing due diligence and finalising legal documentation takes a further three to twelve months depending on complexity.

What is my business actually worth to a buyer?

A buyer pays for sustainable, transferable earnings. That means normalised EBITDA, adjusted for owner remuneration and one-off items, multiplied by a sector multiple, then adjusted for net debt, working capital and any discounts for owner dependence or customer concentration.

Should I get a valuation before going to market?

Yes. An independent valuation prepared before a process sets the negotiation anchor, identifies the issues a buyer's due diligence will find, and gives you time to fix them rather than conceding on price during exclusivity.

## Speak to an independent valuer

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. [Book a free scoping call](https://assetica.net/contact/) or see the [core business valuation service](https://assetica.net/services/business-valuation/).

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