Definition: A UAE Golden Visa business valuation is a certified, independent assessment of a business owner's company value prepared specifically for UAE Golden Visa applications. The minimum qualifying threshold is AED 2 million. Reports must be prepared by an independent valuation firm and accepted by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).
Certified business valuation for UAE Golden Visa applications. GDRFA-accepted reports delivered in 5 to 7 business days. AED 2M+ threshold confirmed. Free consultation.
The Golden Visa investor category can be satisfied through qualifying real estate or through a business. The property route requires a property valuation from a DLD/RERA-approved valuer; the business route requires an independent business valuation confirming your equity is worth at least AED 2 million net of debt, accepted by the GDRFA or ICP. The two reports are prepared by different valuers and are not interchangeable, which is the single most common point of confusion in applications.
Step 1: a free consultation confirms your structure, ownership and visa pathway. Step 2: documents are collected securely, including trade licence, Memorandum of Association, audited or management accounts and bank statements. Step 3: certified valuers apply DCF, market comparable and asset-based methodologies to reach a defensible value for your specific shareholding. Step 4: you receive a signed, stamped report and supporting letter formatted for GDRFA submission, typically within 5 to 7 business days, with 2 to 3 day expedited delivery available.
The predictable failures: reports that value the whole company instead of the applicant's specific shareholding; unsupported round-number valuations; reports from firms without valuation credentials; and stale reports that no longer reflect the business. An independent report that isolates your equity, discloses methodology and meets GDRFA formatting avoids all four. Assetica maintains a 100 percent GDRFA acceptance rate for properly submitted valuations.
Checked against the ICP and GDRFA service pages in August 2026. GDRFA Dubai, company investor or partner: your share of the company worth at least AED 2 million, proven by a certified financial report from an accredited UAE audit firm, with the trade licence, a company bank statement and tax registration. ICP federal, investor category: an investment fund deposit of at least AED 2 million, or a licence with memorandum capital of at least AED 2 million, or a Federal Tax Authority letter confirming annual tax contributions of at least AED 250,000. ICP entrepreneur route: a five-year residency for innovative projects valued at AED 500,000 or more, confirmed by an auditor and a business incubator. Requirements change; confirm the current position on icp.gov.ae and gdrfad.gov.ae before applying.
Do I need a business valuation for the UAE Golden Visa?
Yes, on the company routes. The GDRFA in Dubai requires a certified financial report from an accredited UAE audit firm proving your share of the company is worth at least AED 2 million, while the federal ICP accepts a fund deposit or memorandum capital of AED 2 million, or an FTA letter confirming annual tax of at least AED 250,000, and auditor confirmation of a AED 500,000 project value on its entrepreneur route. Assetica prepares the professional valuation work each route relies on.
What is the minimum business value required for the UAE Golden Visa?
It depends on the route. The GDRFA company route in Dubai requires the applicant's share of the company to be worth at least AED 2 million (approximately USD 545,000), proven by a certified financial report from an accredited UAE audit firm. The federal ICP investor category instead accepts a fund deposit of at least AED 2 million, memorandum capital of at least AED 2 million, or an FTA letter confirming annual tax contributions of at least AED 250,000, and its entrepreneur route accepts an auditor-confirmed project value of AED 500,000 or more. Assetica establishes and documents the value your route requires.
How long does a Golden Visa business valuation take?
Assetica typically delivers a certified Golden Visa business valuation report within 5 to 7 business days from receipt of the required financial information and documentation. Expedited 2–3 business day turnaround is available for urgent visa applications.
Which UAE authority accepts Assetica's Golden Visa valuation report?
Our valuation reports are prepared to the format and standards required by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICA) across the UAE. We have a 100% acceptance rate with these authorities for properly submitted valuations.
Can Assetica value a free zone company for the Golden Visa?
Yes. Assetica provides Golden Visa valuations for businesses registered in all major UAE free zones including DIFC, ADGM, JAFZA, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Abu Dhabi Free Zones, and all other recognised UAE free zone authorities. Both free zone and mainland company valuations are accepted for Golden Visa purposes.
What documents do I need to provide for a Golden Visa valuation?
You will typically need to provide: your UAE trade licence, Memorandum of Association (MOA), audited financial statements for the past 2–3 years (or management accounts for newer businesses), bank statements, and proof of ownership. Our team will provide a tailored document checklist after your initial consultation.
Can I get a Golden Visa if my business is less than 2 years old?
Yes. For businesses under 2 years old, Assetica uses forward-looking valuation methodologies that assess the business's current market value based on available financial information, business plan, market comparables, and growth prospects. We regularly value early-stage businesses that meet the Golden Visa investment threshold.
Does Assetica help with Golden Visa valuations for non-Dubai UAE businesses?
Yes. Assetica provides Golden Visa business valuations for companies registered across all UAE emirates including Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain, as well as all UAE free zones.