Business Valuation Services

Expert Business & Tax Valuation Services in the UK

HMRC-Compliant Valuations for Corporate Transactions, Tax & Dispute Resolution

At Odiri Tax Consultants & Accountants, we specialise in delivering professional, HMRC-defensible business and tax valuations for private companies, partnerships, and family-owned businesses across the UK. Our valuation reports are used to support:

Corporate restructuring and shareholder reorganisations
Succession and estate tax
Shareholder exits and internal disputes
employee share schemes

With over two decades of experience in tax advisory and accounting, our team combines technical expertise with deep commercial understanding — ensuring every valuation is robust, tailored, and aligned with your strategic goals.

Why Accurate Valuation Matters

An independent business valuation is not just a formality — it’s a critical tool in protecting stakeholder interests, ensuring HMRC compliance. We are often instructed to support:

Exit planning: Ensuring business owners receive fair value
Capital gains tax planning: Establishing a base cost
Inheritance tax: Accurately valuing family business assets in estates or trusts
Investment and fundraising: Providing a credible basis for equity negotiation
Shareholder restructures: Ensuring fair value during buyouts or dilution
Employee share schemes: Avoiding overvaluation or HMRC rejection

Our reports are clear, evidence-based, and prepared in accordance with UK tax legislation, accounting standards, and best practices.

Our Core Valuation Services

Tax Valuations for HMRC Compliance

We provide professional valuations that stand up to HMRC scrutiny, with detailed justifications, comparable data, and accepted methodologies. Our HMRC-compliant tax valuation services include:

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) valuations for share disposals, earn-outs & base cost rebasing
Inheritance Tax (IHT) valuations for lifetime gifts, 10-year charges, and death estates
Employee Share Scheme valuations, including EMI, CSOP, SIP, and JSOP shares
Valuations for Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs)
Share-for-share exchanges and reorganisations
Negotiations with HMRC Shares & Assets Valuation (SAV) team

We ensure your tax valuations are not only accurate but also strategically advantageous, helping reduce your tax burden while staying fully compliant.

Commercial & Strategic Valuations

For corporate finance events or internal restructuring, our valuations support better decision-making and facilitate:

Mergers and acquisitions (buy-side and sell-side)
Minority shareholder buyouts
Issuance of new shares or options
Internal restructuring or demergers
Board-level decision support

Our reports incorporate:

Income-based, market-based and asset-based valuation methods
Consideration of discounts for minority holdings or lack of marketability
Sensitivity analysis and scenario-based modelling where appropriate

We don’t just provide a number — we give you a well-reasoned, evidence-backed report that supports negotiation, investment, and strategic action.

Dispute & Litigation Valuations

In legal and contentious matters, the quality and neutrality of your valuation report can be decisive. We are experienced in providing valuation reports for:

Matrimonial proceedings (business valuations for divorce settlements)
Shareholder and partnership disputes
Expert witness support and valuations for litigation

We understand the need for independence, confidentiality, and clear reasoning — especially when matters involve court proceedings or arbitration.

Why Choose Odiri Tax Consultants?

At Odiri Tax Consultants, we bring together technical tax expertise, strategic insight, and practical business experience to deliver valuation services that go beyond just numbers. Whether you’re preparing for a major transaction, planning succession, or responding to an HMRC request, the quality of your valuation can significantly impact your financial outcomes. Why Odiri Tax Consultants:

Experienced tax professionals with deep technical knowledge of UK tax law and accounting standards
Independent, evidence-led valuations prepared in line with HMRC and ICAEW guidance
Commercially minded — we balance tax efficiency with practical business outcomes
Proven track record supporting SMEs, family-run firms, and high-net-worth individuals
Prompt turnaround and competitive, fixed-fee pricing options
Based in Peterborough and serving clients across the UK and internationally

Frequently Asked Questions About Business & Tax Valuations

What is a business valuation?

A business valuation is a professional assessment of a company's worth, often used in the UK for tax planning, selling a business, restructuring, or resolving shareholder disputes. At Odiri Tax Consultants, we provide accurate and HMRC-compliant valuations tailored to your specific needs.

Why would I need a business valuation in the UK?

You may need a business valuation for various reasons, including selling your business, transferring shares, preparing for retirement, handling a divorce settlement, or complying with HMRC requirements for Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, or employee share schemes such as EMI.

Are your business valuations accepted by HMRC?

Yes, our tax valuation reports are prepared in accordance with HMRC guidelines and follow accepted methodologies. We also liaise with HMRC’s Shares and Assets Valuation (SAV) team where necessary to support your tax position.

What valuation methods do you use for UK private companies?

We use a combination of widely recognised valuation methods, including earnings multiples, discounted cash flow (DCF), market comparables, and asset-based valuations. The most appropriate method depends on your company’s structure, industry, and the purpose of the valuation.

How much does a business valuation cost in the UK?

The cost of a business valuation varies depending on the complexity of your business and the purpose of the valuation. At Odiri Tax Consultants, we offer transparent, fixed-fee pricing for most valuation services, with no hidden charges.

How long does it take to complete a business valuation?

Most of our standard business valuations are completed within 5 to 10 working days. For more complex cases, such as HMRC negotiations or shareholder disputes, we provide a clear project timeline upfront.

Can you assist with HMRC disputes involving valuations?

Yes, we can help you respond to HMRC queries and disputes involving business valuations. Our reports are defensible and well-documented, and we have experience negotiating directly with HMRC to resolve valuation-related issues

Do you work with accountants, solicitors, and financial advisers?

Absolutely. We frequently collaborate with accountants, solicitors, and wealth managers to provide independent, professional valuation reports that support their clients in transactions, succession planning, and litigation.

Need a reliable, HMRC-compliant business valuation?

Whether you're planning a sale, restructuring your company, or preparing for Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax, our expert valuation team is here to help. 📞 Call Odiri Tax Consultants now on 01733808075.