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Financial Due Diligence & Business Valuation Services in Sharjah, UAE
Whether you are buying a company, selling shares, bringing in an investor or settling a dispute between partners, you need two things: a fair value, and confidence that the numbers behind it are real. Our business valuation and financial due diligence services give you both.
At Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants, we value businesses and shares using recognised methods, and we test the financial information behind a deal so there are no surprises after signing. Our reports are clear, independent and written for decision-makers, banks, investors and courts.
Valuation and due diligence at a glance
- Valuation methods: income approach (discounted cash flow), market approach (comparable companies and transactions) and asset approach (net assets), chosen to fit the business.
- Standards we refer to: International Valuation Standards (IVS), and IFRS 13 Fair Value Measurement for financial reporting purposes.
- Financial due diligence: a review of quality of earnings, net debt, working capital and hidden liabilities before a transaction.
- Common uses: acquisitions and sales, shareholder buyouts, fundraising, disputes, succession planning and financial reporting.
- Corporate Tax: transactions between related parties and connected persons must be at market value, which a valuation can support. See Transfer Pricing.
How can we help you?
Get in touch with Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants for expert auditing, accounting, tax, and advisory services in the UAE.
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Our Valuation & Due Diligence Services
Business and share valuation
Independent valuation of a whole business or a shareholding for sale, purchase, investment or internal decisions.
Buy-side due diligence
Testing the target’s earnings, debt, working capital and risks before you commit, and feeding findings into the price.
Vendor due diligence
Preparing your business for sale so buyers see reliable numbers and the process moves faster.
Shareholder and partner disputes
Valuations and financial analysis for buyouts, exits and disputes between owners. See Accounting Expert Services.
Valuations for financial reporting
Fair value work under IFRS, including purchase price allocation and impairment testing. See IFRS support.
Valuations for tax and restructuring
Market value support for related-party transfers, group restructurings and Corporate Tax purposes.
When You Need a Valuation
- Mergers, acquisitions and the sale of a business
- Selling or transferring shares in a company
- Bringing in investors or raising finance
- Shareholder and partnership buyouts or disputes
- Succession planning and family business transfers
- Insurance and claims
- Divorce and personal asset settlements
- Financial reporting, impairment and purchase price allocation
Our Process
- Scope: we agree the purpose of the work, the valuation date and the standard of value.
- Understand: we study the business, its market, management and financial history.
- Analyse: we review the accounts, normalise earnings, test forecasts and assess risks.
- Value or report: we apply the right valuation methods or complete the due diligence review.
- Report: we deliver a clear report with our conclusions, assumptions and key findings, and walk you through them.
Why Choose Hussain Al Shemsi
- Chartered Accountants who understand the numbers behind the value. Meet our team.
- Independent and objective, with reports that stand up to banks, investors and courts.
- Deal and tax awareness: valuations that take Corporate Tax and transfer pricing into account.
- Based in Sharjah, supporting businesses and investors across the UAE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What methods do you use to value a business?
Usually a combination of the income approach (discounted cash flow), the market approach (comparable companies and transactions) and the asset approach, depending on the business and the purpose.
What is the difference between valuation and due diligence?
A valuation estimates what a business or share is worth. Financial due diligence checks the quality and reliability of the financial information behind a deal, such as earnings, debt and working capital.
How long does a business valuation take?
Typically two to four weeks, depending on the size of the business and how quickly information is available.
What information do you need?
Usually audited or management accounts for recent years, forecasts, details of assets and liabilities, key contracts and information about the market and management.
Do you value shares in a private company?
Yes. We value whole businesses and minority or majority shareholdings in private companies, taking control and marketability into account.
Can your valuation be used in a dispute?
Yes. We prepare independent valuations for shareholder and partner disputes, and our accounting expert services support courts and arbitration.
Is a valuation needed for Corporate Tax?
Transactions between related parties and connected persons must be at market value. A valuation helps support the price used, for example on a transfer of shares or assets within a group.
Know What Your Business Is Worth
Talk to our team about a valuation or due diligence review for your next decision.
