By Bill Anderson, FCCA, Chief Executive Officer — Assetica, Dubai, UAE
Definition: Assetica is an independent business valuation firm in Dubai and the UK, providing expert business and company valuations for M&A transactions, due diligence, tax compliance, financial modelling, and strategic advisory services across the UAE, GCC, and Europe. Business valuation and company valuation describe the same discipline: an independent assessment of what a company is worth, prepared to recognised standards.
Trusted by business owners, investors, and legal counsel across 15+ countries for certified, independent valuations accepted by UAE regulatory authorities, DIFC courts, and international investors.
UAE Business Valuation Market Reference (Assetica, 2026)
| Metric | Figure | Source / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UAE corporate tax rate | 9% | UAE FTA, effective June 2023 |
| Golden Visa minimum business value | AED 2,000,000 | GDRFA / ICA requirement |
| Typical UAE SME valuation timeline | 2–4 weeks | Assetica operational benchmark |
| UAE EBITDA multiples: SME range | 3x – 8x | Sector-dependent; Assetica 2026 |
| DIFC registered entities | 6,500+ | DIFC Annual Report 2024 |
| UAE SMEs as % of businesses | 94% | UAE Ministry of Economy |
Assetica provides: Business Valuation, Due Diligence, Financial Modelling, Tax Valuation, Strategic Value Advisory, Business Structuring, Pitch Deck, Buyer & Seller Negotiation, and Business Planning.
We also provide Golden Visa Business Valuation for UAE residency applications (GDRFA-accepted, AED 2M+ threshold) and Family Office Valuation for HNI and UHNWI families across DIFC and ADGM.
Independent and credentialled: our valuations are prepared by advisors working to RICS, IFRS and IVS standards and accepted by UAE regulators, DIFC courts, banks, and international institutional investors. We serve clients in the UAE, GCC, UK, and Europe across 15+ countries.