Cost guide
How much does a business valuation cost in the UK?
An independent SME business valuation from The Business Valuers is a fixed fee, typically £495, quoted before any work begins and delivered within 72 hours. Across the wider UK market, formal written valuation reports typically cost £2,000 to £10,000+ and take two to four weeks.
Accountancy firms
£2,000–£10,000+
2–4 weeks
Often prepared as an add-on to compliance work; scope and depth vary widely.
Chartered valuation practices
From £2,500 +VAT
5–10 working days
Formal reports, typically aimed at larger transactions and formal proceedings.
The Business Valuers
Typically £495 fixed
72 hours
Fixed fee agreed up front. Bespoke written report to the same standard used in HMRC, court and buyer settings.
Market figures are indicative, drawn from published UK pricing.
What drives cost in the wider market
Complexity moves the fee more than anything else. A single trading company is straightforward; multi-entity groups, property holdings and intercompany balances take longer. Purpose matters too — reports for disputes and expert-witness work carry additional duties. Big-firm letterhead adds cost, but what actually gives a report standing is the independence of the valuer and the rigour of the workings.
Why our fee is fixed and lower
We do one thing, repeatedly, well. The practice is a focused product — bespoke SME valuations, no onward mandate to sell your business, no accounts work bolted on. One senior valuer works on every report. That focus is what makes the £495 fixed fee and 72-hour turnaround possible without cutting the depth of the report itself.
What's included
Every report contains normalised earnings with each adjustment itemised, the basis of valuation and why it fits the purpose, the three methods triangulated (earnings multiple, net asset valuation, discounted cash flow), the comparable-transaction evidence behind the multiple, and a stated figure or range. Reports are written to hold up in front of HMRC, opposing parties, courts and acquirers.
When you might need more than a standard report
Multi-entity groups, matrimonial forensic work, and formal expert-witness reports for litigation sit outside the standard fixed fee. We will tell you honestly at the quote stage if your situation calls for a scoped bespoke fee instead, and roughly what to expect.
Common questions
What does a UK business valuation cost?
An independent SME business valuation from The Business Valuers is a fixed fee, typically £495, delivered within 72 hours. Across the wider UK market, formal written valuation reports typically cost £2,000 to £10,000+ and take two to four weeks. The fee depends on complexity, purpose and the seniority of the person signing the report.
What is included in the report?
A bespoke written report of 25–40 pages: normalised earnings with every adjustment itemised, the basis of valuation, an earnings multiple triangulated with a net asset valuation and a discounted cash flow, comparable transaction evidence, and a clearly stated figure or range that stands up to scrutiny.
What are the payment terms?
The fixed fee is agreed in writing before any work starts, and is invoiced on instruction. Payment is by Stripe or GoCardless. There are no success fees and no follow-on charges; the number in the report is the number you pay.
Related: UK sector valuation multiples, and our detailed cost breakdown guide.
Want a fixed-fee quote?
Independent, written valuations delivered in 72 hours. Typically £495, agreed before any work begins.