Fees & timing
Business valuation fees.
Agreed upfront.
The right level of work, agreed before we start. We confirm a fixed fee after understanding the business and the purpose of the valuation. No hourly billing, no disbursements, no surprises.
Standard business valuation
A signed report.
A clear conclusion.
From $1,495 + GST
$1,644.50 including GST
For suitable, straightforward Australian business valuation matters: one entity, reliable financial records, a current valuation date and a purpose the standard report format serves.
- Agreed scope, basis and valuation date
- Financial and commercial analysis
- Normalised earnings, with each adjustment explained
- Explained method, multiple and conclusion
- Signed report, with assumptions and limitations
- Draft for factual review before final issue
When the scope is more involved
Complex matters.
Individually scoped.
Some businesses and report purposes call for more work. We explain what is needed and quote a fixed fee before commencement.
- Multiple entities, trusts or complex ownership
- Unusual assets or limited financial history
- Disputed assumptions or evidence
- Court expert or litigation requirements
- Urgent timing or a historical valuation date
- More than one valuation date or scenario
Transparent by design
What moves the fee, and what does not.
Every fee is quoted before work starts. This table shows how we think about scope so there are no surprises.
| Factor | Why it matters | Effect on fee |
|---|---|---|
| One entity, clean records | The standard report format covers it. | Standard fee |
| Purpose | A sale, shareholder exit, restructure or negotiation each shape the scope, not the price. | Usually standard fee |
| Additional entity or interest | Each entity needs its own analysis and schedules. | Quoted per entity |
| Historical valuation date | Earlier records and a "what was known then" analysis. | Quoted per date |
| Urgent turnaround | Work is re-sequenced around your deadline. | Quoted, agreed first |
| Court expert report | Formal instructions, expert code compliance, possible attendance. | Separately scoped |
| Site visit, travel, printing | Rarely needed; agreed only if it changes the analysis. | No charge unless agreed |
A practical timeframe
Typically 5 to 7
business days to draft.
The timeframe starts when all requested information is received, not when the first enquiry is made. It applies to straightforward matters and is confirmed with the scope.
Draft review, questions and factual corrections follow. The signed report is finalised after outstanding matters are resolved. Tell us about a deadline before engagement so we can assess feasibility.
A little more clarity
Good questions.
Straight answers.
Have a question about your circumstances?
Call 0433 475 518What does a business valuation cost?
A standard signed report starts from $1,495 + GST ($1,644.50 including GST) for suitable, straightforward matters. Scope, information requirements and the fixed fee are confirmed in writing before commencement. Complex, multi-entity, historical-date and court-related matters are quoted separately after scoping.
Is the fee really fixed?
Yes. Once we have understood the business and the purpose, we confirm a fixed fee for the agreed scope. The fee only changes if the scope changes, for example if a second entity or an additional valuation date is added, and any change is agreed with you first.
What makes a matter "complex" and more expensive?
Multiple entities or trusts, unusual assets, limited or unreliable financial history, disputed assumptions, a historical valuation date, urgent timing, or the requirement for a formal expert report for court. Each of these adds work, and we say so before you commit.
Do you charge for the first conversation?
No. The first call is free and there is no obligation. It usually takes ten to fifteen minutes to understand the business, the purpose and the timing, and we follow up in writing with the recommended scope and fee.
Are there disbursements or hidden extras?
No. The fixed fee covers the agreed report. There are no search fees, travel charges or printing costs added afterwards.
How long will my valuation take?
For straightforward matters, the typical draft timeframe is 5 to 7 business days from receipt of all requested information. Any deadline should be raised before engagement so we can confirm it is achievable. Finalisation follows your factual review of the draft and resolution of any questions.
Can you work to a deadline?
Often, yes. Tell us the date and why it matters (a settlement, a court timetable, a contract condition) and we will confirm feasibility before you commit. Where a genuine rush is required, we say what it costs before starting.
When does the clock start?
When all requested information has been received, not when the enquiry is made. Sending complete, reconciled records at the start is the single biggest thing you can do to shorten the timeframe.
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