Guides
Corporate & Formal Reports
Court-ready, HMRC-ready, and trustee-ready valuation reports for the situations where the number must defend itself.
When the valuation has to survive cross-examination, scrutiny by HMRC, or challenge by the other side, the methodology, evidence trail, and presentation all matter as much as the number itself.
What a formal report contains
Scope and standard of value, basis of instruction, methodology, sources of comparable evidence, adjustments to earnings, sensitivity analysis, and a signed declaration of independence. Reports for court add the CPR Part 35 expert declaration and statement of truth.
Corporate divestments and carve-outs
Separating a subsidiary or trading division requires a carve-out P&L, allocation of shared costs and assets, and a standalone valuation reflecting how the buyer will run it. Group-wide synergies that disappear on completion get stripped out; standalone capability gets priced in.
Divorce and other legal proceedings
Family-court valuations need a clear distinction between fair value, market value, and value to the owner, plus a realistic view of the post-divorce funding picture. We are regularly instructed as single joint expert by both parties.
Topic deep dives
In-depth guides on the specific questions UK owners ask most often in this area.
- Formal Valuation Report Structure for HMRC and Court UseFormal UK SME valuation report structure: scope, methodology, evidence, sensitivity, declarations, HMRC and court acceptance criteria, expert duties.Read guide
- Divorce Business Valuation Under UK Family Procedure RulesDivorce business valuation in UK family courts: fair value methodology, single joint expert practice, Family Procedure Rules Part 25 compliance.Read guide
- Corporate Divestment and Carve-Out Valuation MethodologyCorporate divestment and carve-out valuation in the UK: standalone P&L, shared cost allocation, transitional services, synergy treatment, buyer fit.Read guide
Frequently asked questions
Is a formal report different from an indicative valuation?
Yes. An indicative range is a private working document. A formal report is a signed deliverable with full methodology, comparable evidence, and an independence declaration suitable for HMRC, court, or trustees.
How long does a formal report take?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks from receipt of the information pack, faster for urgent court timetables. We agree the timetable on the call before any instruction is signed.
Are your reports CPR Part 35 compliant?
Yes. Court-instructed reports include the expert declaration, statement of truth, and statement of compliance with CPR Part 35 and the relevant Practice Direction.
How much does a formal valuation report cost?
Typically £2,500 to £7,500 depending on complexity, evidence requirements, and whether oral evidence is likely. Quoted in writing before instruction.
Want a real number for your business?
Free, confidential indicative valuation from the BusinessValuation.co.uk team.