Independent Business Valuation Services Across the UK.
Fixed-fee, defensible company valuations for business sale, fundraising, EMI share schemes, HMRC tax valuations, shareholder disputes, divorce and probate. Prepared by ICAEW chartered accountants. Delivered in 10 working days.
- Reports issued
- 500+
- Regulated by
- ICAEW
- Avg. turnaround
- 10 days
- UK coverage
- Nationwide
Trusted for business valuations by founders, CFOs, solicitors, accountants & private equity across the UK
What We Value
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, courts and acquirers.
Business valuation for sale
Defensible company valuations to anchor your asking price, support the Information Memorandum and withstand buyer-side due diligence.
EMI share valuation for HMRC
HMRC-approved 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 (PTVC).
Valuation for fundraising
Investor-grade startup and SME valuations for Seed, Series A, Series B, SEIS/EIS and convertible loan note rounds.
Shareholder dispute valuation
Independent expert valuations under SPA buy-out clauses, Section 994 unfair prejudice petitions and minority shareholder exits.
Probate & estate valuations
HMRC-compliant business and share valuations for executors, probate solicitors and IHT400 submissions.
Divorce business valuation
Single Joint Expert (SJE) and party-appointed valuations for matrimonial finance proceedings under CPR Part 35.
Management buy-out (MBO) valuation
Independent valuations to support MBO/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.
Why Consult EFC
The UK's independent business valuation specialists.
ICAEW chartered & regulated
Reports signed by ICAEW chartered accountants — the credential HMRC, courts and investors expect.
Big Four trained valuers
Backgrounds across 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, court scrutiny and investor due diligence.
Our Approach
Multi-method valuation rigour.
We triangulate value using the methods institutional investors, HMRC and the courts expect — never a single rule-of-thumb multiple.
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) valuation
Forward-looking intrinsic valuation based on forecast free cash flows, WACC and risk-adjusted terminal value.
Comparable company analysis (Comps)
Market-based valuation benchmarked against listed UK peers using EV/EBITDA, EV/Revenue, P/E and ARR multiples.
Precedent transactions (Deal Comps)
Multiples drawn from comparable UK private M&A transactions in your sector, adjusted for size, growth and control premium.
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.
Earnings multiple (EBITDA / SDE)
Owner-managed business valuations using adjusted EBITDA and Seller's Discretionary Earnings benchmarked to UK SME deal data.
Sector Experience
Industries we value.
Deep sector benchmarking across the UK economy — from venture-backed SaaS to family-owned manufacturers.
How It Works
Our business valuation process.
Free 30-minute scoping call
We confirm purpose, deadline and the right valuation methodology for your situation.
Fixed-fee proposal in 24 hours
Transparent scope, deliverables and timeline. No hourly billing surprises.
Secure data room & review
We review accounts, forecasts, cap table, contracts and management information.
Multi-method valuation modelling
DCF, comps, precedent transactions and sensitivity analysis — reviewed by an ICAEW chartered accountant.
Draft report & walkthrough
We talk you through the draft, address questions and refine assumptions before sign-off.
Final signed valuation report
Defensible written report suitable for HMRC, investors, courts, lenders or acquirers.
Client Outcomes
Valuations that close deals.
“The valuation report was clear, defensible and HMRC accepted it without a single query. Exactly what we needed for our EMI scheme.”
“Saved our shareholder dispute from going to court. The independent valuation gave both sides a number they could live with.”
“Used Consult EFC for our Series A. The valuation work stood up to VC scrutiny and helped us close at a stronger pre-money than we expected.”
Nationwide Coverage
Business valuation services in every UK city & region.
Independent business valuers serving London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Cardiff, Belfast and every region in between. Remote engagements nationwide, in-person available on request.
FAQs
Business valuation questions answered.
Get a fixed-fee valuation quote in 24 hours.
Tell us the purpose and rough size of the business. We'll come back with a fixed fee, scope and timeline — no obligation, no sales pressure.
ICAEW chartered · Fixed fees from £2,500 · 10-day standard turnaround