--- title: Valuation Commentary & Market Notes | Assetica description: Market insights and commentary on business valuation in Dubai and the UAE: multiples, Golden Visa thresholds, corporate tax and what moves company value. url: https://assetica.net/insights/ source: Assetica, independent business valuation firm, Dubai and the UK --- # Business Valuation Insights for Dubai and the UAE **Definition:** Assetica publishes practical commentary on what actually moves company value in the UAE: sector EBITDA multiples, the AED 2 million Golden Visa business threshold, UAE corporate tax and transfer pricing, earnings normalisation, and the discounts buyers apply for owner dependence and customer concentration. ## What you will find here Short, practical notes written for business owners, finance directors and the lawyers and accountants who advise them. Every piece is grounded in the same discipline Assetica applies in a formal valuation report: a stated valuation date, normalised earnings, at least two reconciled approaches, and a number that has to survive the scrutiny of a buyer, a bank, the Federal Tax Authority or a court. ## Longer guides and reference data For full-length guides see the [Assetica blog](https://assetica.net/blog/), and for reference figures including Golden Visa thresholds, corporate tax bands and sector multiples see [UAE business valuation facts](https://assetica.net/uae-business-valuation-facts/). To discuss a specific business, [book a free scoping call](https://assetica.net/contact/). ## Frequently Asked Questions What is a business valuation and when do I need one? A business valuation is an independent assessment of what a company is worth, prepared to recognised standards such as IVS, the RICS Red Book or IFRS 13. UAE owners typically need one for a sale or acquisition, raising investment, a shareholder exit or dispute, bank finance, UAE corporate tax and transfer pricing, succession planning, or a Golden Visa application under the AED 2 million business route. What EBITDA multiples do UAE businesses trade on? As a general market reference, construction and contracting, trading and distribution, and restaurants and F&B typically sit around 3x to 5x normalised EBITDA; logistics and shipping around 4x to 6x; manufacturing and industrial around 4x to 6x; and healthcare and clinics around 6x to 10x. SaaS and technology businesses are usually priced on recurring-revenue quality rather than EBITDA. Every business is valued on its own facts. How long does a business valuation take in Dubai? Assetica issues a standard valuation report within five to seven business days of receiving complete documentation, with expedited delivery in two to three business days where a visa, transaction or filing deadline requires it. Why does independence matter in a valuation? Assetica does not audit and does not broker deals, so there is no incentive for the number to be high or low. 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