By Bill Anderson, Senior Valuation Advisor & RICS Associate — Assetica, Dubai, UAE
Definition: Assetica is an independent business valuation firm in Dubai and the UK, providing expert valuations for M&A transactions, due diligence, tax compliance, financial modelling, and strategic advisory services across the UAE, GCC, and Europe.
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 RICS-associated advisors 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.