Trusted for business valuations by founders, CFOs, solicitors, accountants and investors across the UK
A valuation with a financial interest in the answer is not a valuation
A buyer's adviser, a broker on commission, or an in-house team under pressure to hit a number all have something to gain from where the figure lands. None of that makes for a defensible report.
Independence means the valuation is the same whether you are buying or selling, whether HMRC pushes back or not, and whatever the answer means for the next stage of your deal. That is the only kind of report that genuinely holds up under challenge.
No contingent fees
The fee is fixed regardless of the figure we reach. There is no incentive to value high or low.
No introducer commissions
We are not paid by a buyer, broker, or platform to steer you towards a particular outcome.
No conflict with HMRC or the other side
The same evidence-led methodology applies whoever is reading the report.
Business valuation services for every purpose
Whatever the reason you need a company valuation, we deliver a fixed-fee report that stands up to scrutiny from HMRC, investors, acquirers and other shareholders.
Business valuation for sale
Defensible valuations to anchor your asking price, support the Information Memorandum and withstand buyer-side due diligence.
EMI share valuation for HMRC
HMRC-ready EMI valuation reports for employee share option schemes, with full Form VAL231 supporting evidence.
HMRC share valuation & tax
Share valuations for Capital Gains Tax, gift relief, IHT, employee shares, growth shares and Post Transaction Valuation Checks.
Valuation for fundraising
Investor-grade valuations for Seed, Series A, Series B, SEIS/EIS and convertible loan note rounds.
Shareholder dispute valuation
Independent valuations to inform SPA buy-out clauses, Section 994 unfair prejudice matters and minority shareholder exits.
Probate & estate valuations
HMRC-compliant business and share valuations for executors, probate solicitors and IHT400 submissions.
Divorce business valuation
Independent valuation reports to support solicitors and mediators in matrimonial finance discussions, giving both sides an evidence-based figure to work from.
Management buy-out (MBO) valuation
Independent valuations to support MBO and MBI funding, vendor finance structures and earn-out negotiations.
409A & international valuations
Cross-border valuations for UK subsidiaries of US parents, including 409A reports and intercompany transfer pricing support.
Multi-method valuation rigour
We triangulate value using the methods institutional investors and HMRC expect, never a single rule-of-thumb multiple.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Forward-looking intrinsic valuation based on forecast free cash flows, WACC and a risk-adjusted terminal value.
Comparable company analysis
Market-based valuation benchmarked against listed UK peers using EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue and ARR multiples.
Precedent transactions
Multiples drawn from comparable UK private M&A transactions in your sector, adjusted for size, growth and control.
Asset-based & NAV valuation
Net asset value and adjusted book value approaches for property, holding, investment and asset-heavy companies.
SaaS / ARR multiple valuation
Rule of 40, net revenue retention, CAC payback and cohort-driven valuations for high-growth UK SaaS and tech businesses. See our dedicated SaaS valuation service.
Earnings multiple (EBITDA / SDE)
Owner-managed business valuations using adjusted EBITDA, benchmarked to UK SME deal data from our EBITDA multiples report.
The UK's independent business valuation specialists
ICAEW chartered & regulated
Reports signed by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant, the credential HMRC and investors expect.
Big Four trained
A background in KPMG, Deloitte, EY and PwC corporate finance and transaction services teams.
Fixed fees, no surprises
Transparent fixed-fee quotes upfront. No hourly billing, no scope creep, no contingent commissions.
10-day standard turnaround
Most reports delivered in 10 working days. Urgent 5-day turnaround available for live deals.
Genuinely independent
No introducer fees, no broker kickbacks, no buy-side conflicts. Just an evidence-led valuation.
Defensible & HMRC-ready
Every report is structured to withstand HMRC challenge and investor due diligence.
An independent valuation vs. your other options
A free online calculator is fine for a sense check. The moment real money or HMRC is involved, it stops being enough.
| Capability | Consult EFC Independent Valuation |
Free Calculator Rough estimate |
Big Four Firm £15k+ engagement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-method modelling (DCF, comps, precedents) | ✕ | ||
| HMRC SAV-compliant, signed report | ✕ | ||
| No introducer or buy-side conflict of interest | ✕ | ||
| Fixed fee, agreed before work starts | ✕ | ||
| Right-sized for an SME engagement | ✕ | ||
| Report you can use directly with HMRC, investors or buyers | ✕ |
Our business valuation process
Six steps, 10 working days, a number you can take into any room.
01
Free 30-minute scoping call
We confirm purpose, deadline and the right valuation methodology for your situation.
02
Fixed-fee proposal in 24 hours
Transparent scope, deliverables and timeline. No hourly billing surprises.
03
Secure data room & review
We review accounts, forecasts, cap table, contracts and management information.
04
Multi-method valuation modelling
DCF, comparables, precedent transactions and sensitivity analysis, reviewed by an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.
05
Draft report & walkthrough
We talk you through the draft, address questions and refine assumptions before sign-off.
06
Final signed valuation report
A defensible written report suitable for HMRC, investors, lenders or acquirers.