Business Valuation in the UK: Companies and Agencies Guide
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Acumon Chartered Accountants·18 min read
Determining what a business is worth is rarely a straightforward exercise. It can sit at the centre of a sale, an investment round, a shareholder dispute or estate planning. In each case, the valuation carries weight - financially and strategically - so the choice of adviser matters.
The UK market includes a broad mix of valuation providers, from multidisciplinary accountancy firms to specialist advisory boutiques. Each brings a different perspective: some focus on transaction-led valuations, others work closely with owner-managed businesses, private equity-backed groups or regulated sectors.
This guide outlines a selection of business valuation services companies operating across the UK. It is not a ranking. Instead, the aim is to provide context - who these firms typically advise, the types of assignments they undertake, and how they approach valuation work in practice.
Acumon
Acumon is a London-founded firm of chartered accountants, auditors and advisors. Audit sits at the core of their broader risk, technology and advisory offering, shaping how financial oversight and governance work is delivered across the firm. Their business valuation services form part of this wider structure, where analysis is closely linked to compliance and reporting expectations.
Working within a regulated UK environment, they support boards, finance leaders and audit committees where independent review and clear documentation matter. Their audit background influences how valuations are prepared, with attention to methodology, evidence and regulatory context.
They advise on indicative and formal valuations for acquisitions, disposals, tax planning and dispute matters. Depending on the purpose, they apply income-based, market-based or asset-based approaches. As part of a firm that combines audit, risk and advisory disciplines, valuation work is aligned with governance and financial reporting requirements.
Key Highlights:
London-founded firm of auditors and advisors
Audit-led within risk and technology advisory
Valuations aligned with regulatory oversight
Experience in transactions and shareholder matters
Address: 1-2 Craven Road, Ealing, London, W5 2UA, UK
Phone: 020 8567 3451
Monetta
Monetta provides business valuation services as part of a broader accountancy practice operating across the North West. Valuations are prepared for business sales, taxation matters and other formal needs. The focus is on choosing the right method and reflecting the real position of the business.
Assignments may involve discussions with tax authorities or commercial counterparties. Reports are structured for formal use and can support negotiations. Valuation work often links with accounts and compliance matters where financial statements are relevant.
AAB handles valuation work through its corporate finance team, usually as part of wider deal or reporting activity rather than in isolation. The work tends to come up around transactions, restructuring, or tax matters, where a clear view of value is needed to move things forward.
Assignments can support mergers, share schemes, or capital decisions, but also extend into disputes and forensic work when situations become more complex. Reports are prepared with regulatory scrutiny in mind, so they hold up under review as well as in practical decision-making.
Address: One Leadenhall, 1 Leadenhall Street, London, EC3V 1AB
Phone: +44 (0)20 3978 5595
Bishop Fleming
Bishop Fleming approaches valuation work as part of its broader advisory and corporate finance offering. It often sits alongside business sales, acquisitions, or fundraising, where understanding value is tied closely to the decisions being made at the time.
There’s usually a mix of technical and practical input - covering areas like tax planning, financial reporting, or share-related matters - with valuations feeding into negotiations rather than just documenting outcomes. In most cases, it’s part of a wider piece of work rather than a standalone exercise.
Kirk Rice provides valuation support across transactions, restructuring, and tax-related situations, often at points where ownership or direction is changing. That might include preparing for a sale, transferring shares, or dealing with probate, where a grounded assessment becomes necessary.
The work draws on financial history, management structure, and future prospects, alongside the broader market context. Established valuation methods are used, but there’s a fair amount of professional judgement involved too..
S&W provides business and asset valuation services within its corporate finance and transactions practice. Valuations are prepared for commercial transactions, tax matters and financial reporting. Work may involve businesses, shares or specific assets, depending on the purpose.
Assignments often require documentation that can withstand external review. This includes valuations for accounting standards, impairment testing or regulatory needs. In contentious or dispute situations, support may extend to expert reports and analysis of shareholder matters.
Key Highlights:
Corporate finance-led valuation team
Business and asset valuations
Financial reporting and tax focus
Experience in disputes and regulatory matters
Linked financial modelling capability
Services:
Transaction and M&A valuations
Financial reporting valuations
Tax valuations including share schemes
Commercial and shareholder valuations
Litigation and dispute valuations
Contact Information:
Website: www.swgroup.com
Twitter: x.com/S_W_Group
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/swgroupuk
Address: 45 Gresham Street, London EC2V 7BG
Phone: +44(0)204 617 55 00
3E’s Accountants
3E’s Accountants offers business valuation services as part of its accounting and advisory work. Valuations are used for tax planning, financial reporting and business decisions. The process considers earnings, assets, cash flow and relevant tax structures.
The scope of work depends on the purpose of the valuation. In some cases, support includes due diligence assistance and review of reporting standards. Documentation is prepared to reflect the chosen method and the context in which the valuation will be used.
Ward Goodman provides independent business valuation services for UK companies as part of its wider accountancy and advisory practice. Valuations are typically required for sales, investment discussions, shareholder matters or succession planning. Work is carried out by experienced accountants and structured around the specific purpose of the assessment.
Assignments may involve transactions, equity raises or dispute situations. Reports are prepared to give a clear explanation of value and the factors behind it. In tax or compliance contexts, valuations are aligned with HMRC expectations and wider regulatory requirements.
Address: 4 Cedar Park, Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7SF
Phone: +44 (0)1202 875 900
Naail & Co
Naail & Co approaches valuation work through its wider accountancy and tax advisory practice, so it usually comes up alongside real business decisions rather than as a standalone task. That could be a sale, an acquisition, a conversation with investors, or planning how ownership will pass on. Depending on what’s needed, the output can be fairly concise or built out into a more detailed report.
The assessments look at the usual mix - financial performance, assets and liabilities, and what’s happening in the market - but there’s also a practical tax angle running through it. In some situations, the work ties into disputes, probate, or HMRC requirements. The methods themselves are standard, though the way they’re applied tends to reflect the specifics of each case.
Mercer & Hole includes valuation work within its broader advisory and corporate finance services, often in situations where ownership, incentives, or transactions are involved. This might relate to share option schemes, disputes between shareholders, or business sales and acquisitions where a clear view of value is needed to move things along.
The work often brings together input from different parts of the firm - tax, restructuring, and corporate finance - depending on the situation. In more complex or contested cases, they may review another adviser’s report or act independently. A mix of established approaches is used, including earnings-based, asset-based, and discounted cash flow methods, applied with some flexibility depending on the context.
Hayvenhursts provides business valuation services to UK companies as part of its wider accountancy offering. Valuations are used for sales, mergers, tax planning, shareholder disputes and financial reporting. Work covers both unincorporated entities and shares in private companies.
Assessments consider financial performance, market conditions and the structure of the business. Common methods include asset-based, earnings-based and discounted cash flow approaches. In dispute or matrimonial cases, valuations may support litigation and formal proceedings.
Address: Links Business park, St Mellons, Cardiff, CF3 0LT
Phone: 02920 777 756
Scrutton Bland
Scrutton Bland handles valuation work through its corporate finance team, usually at points where something is changing - an exit, an acquisition, a shift in ownership, or a reporting requirement that needs a clear number behind it. The starting point tends to be the purpose itself, since that shapes how the valuation is approached and which methods make sense.
Depending on the situation, the work might feed into HMRC matters, court-related requirements, or discussions with investors. The reports are put together with both regulatory expectations and practical use in mind, so they can stand up to scrutiny but still be useful in real decisions.
Address: Fornham Business Court, Fornham St Martin, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1SL
Phone: 0330 058 6559
FHM Forensic
FHM Forensic focuses on business valuation services in dispute and litigation contexts. Valuations are often required for divorce proceedings, shareholder disputes and unfair prejudice claims. Work covers companies, partnerships and sole traders.
Reports may be prepared for court use or as independent expert opinions. Minority share valuations and employee share valuations form a significant part of the practice. Methodology is explained clearly, with assumptions set out in formal documentation.
Address: The Manor Farm, The Green, Saxtead, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP13 9QB
Phone: +44 (0)7770 642491
UK Tax Advice
UK Tax Advice provides business valuation services as part of its tax and accountancy practice. Valuations are often required for succession planning, estate matters, sales, mergers and shareholder disputes. In some cases, a valuation supports loan applications or insurance planning.
The work is shaped by the purpose behind it. A valuation for tax planning will differ from one prepared for divorce or a buy-sell agreement. Reports are used to guide negotiations, support HMRC discussions or assist in formal disputes. The focus stays on practical outcomes rather than theory.
Shorts carries out valuation work through its Corporate Finance team, usually in situations where a business is being sold, raising capital, or going through some kind of strategic review. It can also come into play in more formal settings, like court-related matters.
From there, the financials are adjusted to reflect what’s really going on beneath the surface, rather than just what’s reported at face value. The choice of method depends on the sector and the reason for the valuation, so it’s not one-size-fits-all. Cash flow forecasts, asset-based views, and market comparisons all tend to come into the mix.
Address: Cedar House, 63 Napier Street, Sheffield, S11 8HA (S11 8HN for SatNav users. Access is via Sunderland Street)
Phone: 0114 2671617
MY BUSINESS WORTH
MY BUSINESS WORTH provides written business valuations for small and medium sized UK businesses. Work covers sole traders, partnerships and limited companies across a wide range of sectors. Valuations are often requested by owners preparing for sale or reviewing future plans.
Assessments take into account trading figures, location, lease terms and market conditions. The approach is based on direct experience of business sales rather than automated calculators. Reports aim to reflect how a business might be viewed in an open market setting.
Address: Kemp House, 152-160 City Rd, London EC1V 2NX
Phone: 01277 260 471
Alexander & Co
Alexander & Co provides business valuation services within its wider advisory and corporate support work. Valuations are used for sales, restructurings, share issues and tax matters. In dispute situations, the team may act as expert witness or single joint expert.
The approach is commercial and method-led. At least two valuation methods are typically applied, with one used as a cross-check. Financial performance, sector context and transaction experience all inform the analysis. The aim is to reach a supportable figure that reflects how the business operates in practice.
Key Highlights:
Valuations for transactions and restructurings
Expert witness and single joint expert roles
Use of multiple valuation methods
Experience across sectors and company sizes
ICAEW regulated firm
Services:
Business sale valuations
Share issue and scheme valuations
Tax and probate valuations
Shareholder and partnership dispute valuations
Business interruption and restructuring valuations
Address: Centurion House, 129 Deansgate, Manchester, Greater Manchester M3 3WR
Phone: 0161 832 4841
Hawsons
Hawsons delivers business valuation services through its Corporate Finance team. Valuations are often required for disposals, acquisitions and equity transactions. Share valuations may also arise for tax events, divorce or shareholder agreements.
A range of recognised methods is applied, including earnings multiple and discounted cash flow. Market factors, growth prospects and intangible assets are considered as part of the process. More than one method is usually used to form a balanced view.
Pierce provides company and share valuation services as part of its Corporate Finance work. Valuations are prepared for whole companies as well as individual shareholdings. Assignments may arise in transactions, legal proceedings or internal planning.
The analysis often combines an earnings basis and a net assets basis. Maintainable earnings are adjusted from historic and current accounts. In minority share valuations, factors such as voting rights and possible discounts are reviewed. Goodwill may also be assessed separately where relevant.
Shaw & Co works with privately owned UK SMEs on valuation matters, usually at points where decisions carry a bit more weight - exits, acquisitions, or internal planning around ownership and investment. The aim is to get to a clear view of share value that can actually be used in negotiations or when weighing different options.
The work blends detailed financial analysis with sector benchmarking, so it’s not looked at in isolation. A mix of recognised approaches is used, including comparable company analysis and discounted cash flow, with attention given to balance sheet positions, working capital, and how share rights are structured.
Key Highlights:
Focus on privately owned UK SMEs
Use of multiple valuation methods
Benchmarking against market comparables
Expert witness experience
Transaction-led valuation perspective
Services:
Exit planning valuations
Acquisition and MBO valuations
Share capital valuations
Divorce and shareholder dispute valuations
Court-compliant expert valuations
Contact Information:
Website: www.shawcorporatefinance.com
Address: 20 Colmore Circus, Birmingham, B4 6AT
Phone: 0121 314 9410
The Tax Guys
The Tax Guys offers business valuation services as part of its financial management and tax advisory work. Valuations are used for sales, mergers, capital raising and strategic planning. Reports aim to give business owners a structured view of financial position and market context.
The process involves reviewing financial statements, assets and industry conditions. Standard valuation techniques are applied and results are set out in a written report. Work often supports negotiations, funding discussions or internal decision making.
Key Highlights:
Business valuations within tax advisory practice
Support for mergers and capital raising
Review of assets and market conditions
Written valuation reports
SME-focused advisory team
Services:
Business sale valuations
Merger and acquisition valuations
Asset valuations
Capital raising support valuations
Strategic planning valuations
Contact Information:
Website: www.thetaxguys.co.uk
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thetaxguys
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/the-tax-guys
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thetaxguysltd
Address: The Light Bulb, 1 Filament Walk, Wandsworth SW18 4GQ
Phone: 0208 875 2530
Legend Financial
Legend Financial provides business valuation services alongside tax and accounting support. Valuations are often required during disputes, restructuring or planned sales. The focus is on practical assessment and clear conclusions.
Work starts with a review of financial records and ownership structure. Trading results and key risk areas are considered. The firm works with small and mid-sized businesses across several UK locations.
Insights UK delivers business valuation services within a corporate finance structure. Valuations support M&A, funding, succession and legal matters. The approach depends on the purpose of the assignment.
Asset, income and market methods are applied where relevant. Financial modelling may form part of the process. The firm works with growing businesses and larger groups.
Address: 37th Floor, 1 Canada Square, London E14 5AA
Phone: +447502237970
Gerald Edelman
Gerald Edelman provides business valuation services within its corporate finance offering. Valuations are prepared for transactions, tax matters and disputes. Some cases involve complex share structures.
The team works with individuals, trustees and corporate clients. Engagements may include intangible asset review or expert witness support. Valuations are often tied to wider advisory work.
Selecting a business valuation adviser in the UK is rarely about brand recognition alone. Most organisations look for sound judgement, sector awareness and a clear explanation of how the valuation has been reached. Technical method matters, but so does commercial context. A valuation should make sense on paper and in practice.
In many cases, the decision also depends on how well the work connects to wider objectives. That might involve a sale, succession planning, tax reporting or resolving a dispute. Firms that can place valuation within a broader financial or governance framework often provide more useful outcomes.
This guide has set out to offer a practical overview rather than a shortlist. The aim is to help decision-makers understand how different providers approach business valuation services in the UK. From there, the choice usually becomes clearer - based on fit, experience and the specific purpose behind the engagement.
AC
Written by the Acumon team
Acumon is an ICAEW-registered firm of chartered accountants and registered auditors
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