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In Cyprus’s evolving business landscape, understanding your company’s true value is critical for strategic decisions. Whether you’re navigating international
holding company structures, planning a sale, attracting foreign investment, or
ensuring compliance with Cyprus tax regulations, DPCA’s valuation services provide the objective, audit-ready foundation you need.
The question “What is my business actually worth?” is one of the most crucial in commercial life. Professional business valuation serves critical purposes:
Before acquiring a company, understand what you’re truly paying for. Our valuation services help buyers assess whether the asking price reflects genuine business value, identify hidden risks or opportunities, and structure deals that protect their interests. For comprehensive transaction support, explore our accounting and financial reporting services.
Professional valuation ensures you achieve fair value for years of hard work. We help sellers understand their negotiating position, identify ways to maximize value before sale, and support the transaction process with credible documentation. Consider combining valuation with our business advisory services to maximize your exit value.
Under IFRS 3, companies acquiring businesses must allocate the purchase price to identifiable assets and liabilities at fair value. Our specialists have extensive experience with IFRS 3 valuations that withstand audit scrutiny. For complete financial reporting compliance, our audit and assurance services work seamlessly with valuation.
We conduct annual impairment reviews for goodwill and intangible assets, ensuring your financial statements comply with IAS 36.
We value complex financial instruments using appropriate models and market data, ensuring compliance with IFRS 9 and IFRS 13.
When companies within a group transact, tax authorities require proof that prices reflect arm’s length values. We prepare robust transfer pricing documentation that satisfies revenue authorities and avoids penalties. This is particularly important for Cyprus companies operating internationally.
Our Cyprus tax planning services integrate valuation work with broader tax strategies to ensure transactions are both compliant and tax-efficient.
Accurate valuation establishes the tax basis for calculating capital gains on asset disposals and supports estate planning for business succession.
We assess the value of business units, evaluate divestiture candidates, and model the financial impact of restructuring scenarios. This supports decisions about which parts of the business to retain, sell, or close. Our business advisory team provides comprehensive restructuring support.
Startups and growth companies seeking external investment need credible valuations to negotiate with investors. We help entrepreneurs understand what investors will pay and provide valuation support throughout fundraising rounds. If you’re establishing a new venture, learn about setting up a Cyprus company with optimal structure from the start.
The DCF method values a business based on the present value of future cash flows. This is typically most appropriate for profitable, going-concern businesses with predictable operations.
Our Process:
Best For: Established businesses, predictable operations, IFRS reporting valuations
The market approach values businesses by reference to prices paid for similar companies in actual transactions or public market valuations.
Our Process:
Best For: Industries with frequent transactions, businesses being marketed for sale, minority interests
The asset approach values a business based on fair market value of underlying assets minus liabilities.
Our Process:
Best For: Asset-heavy businesses, holding companies, financial distress scenarios
We specialize in valuing intellectual property and commercial intangibles:
Companies with significant IP often benefit from combining business valuation with our IP Box regime planning, maximizing both asset value and tax efficiency. For companies seeking to optimize equity financing, explore our guide on Cyprus Notional Interest Deduction.
We value complex instruments including convertible debt, stock options, derivatives, contingent consideration, and structured products for IFRS reporting and tax compliance. We value complex instruments including convertible debt, stock options, derivatives, contingent consideration, and structured products for IFRS reporting and tax compliance. Our accounting services ensure ongoing compliance with financial reporting standards.
Initial consultation, scope definition, and information request.
Why it matters: This step ensures a clear understanding of your objectives and sets the foundation for an accurate and efficient valuation.
Document review, management interviews, market research, and site visits when appropriate.
Why it matters: Collecting complete and reliable data allows us to reflect your company’s true performance and market position.
Financial modeling, multiple method application, risk assessment, and sensitivity testing. We apply multiple valuation methods, such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Comparable Company Method and Net Asset Value, to ensure reliable and defendable results.
Why it matters: Applying proven methodologies such as DCF and market comparables ensures fair, defensible results aligned with IFRS standards.
Draft report, review discussion, final report issuance, and ongoing support.
Typical Timeline: 3-6 weeks depending on complexity.
Why it matters: You receive a clear, professional valuation report you can confidently use for audits, transactions, or strategic decisions.
Over 30 years serving Cyprus businesses with understanding of local market conditions, typical valuation multiples, and value drivers in the Cyprus economy. Our established presence in Paralimni and service to clients across Cyprus gives us unique insight into local business values.
ICAEW-qualified specialists with decades of combined experience in audit, corporate finance, and advisory services. Our team stays current with evolving valuation standards through continuous professional development.
We integrate valuation with audit and assurance, business advisory, and company formation for comprehensive solutions. This holistic approach delivers better outcomes than standalone valuation services.
A typical business valuation in Cyprus takes 3–6 weeks, depending on the size and complexity of your business. Our process includes data collection, financial modeling, and report review to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS standards.
At minimum: 3-5 years of financial statements, current management accounts, organizational documents, and business operation details.
Yes. We use specialized methods including venture capital method and option pricing models, considering technology potential, market opportunity, and comparable funding rounds.
For pre-revenue or loss-making companies, we use alternative methods such as market comparables, discounted cash flow based on projected future profitability, asset-based approaches, or venture capital methods. The approach depends on the business stage and industry.
This depends on your circumstances. Consider updated valuations when significant time has passed (typically 12-24 months), material business changes occur, market conditions shift substantially, or new transactions are planned. Annual valuations are common for businesses with stock option plans or impairment testing requirements.
Absolutely. Our business advisory team can identify value enhancement opportunities 12-48 months before a planned sale. Even modest operational improvements, better financial reporting, or strategic positioning can significantly increase valuation multiples.
We use specialized IP valuation methods including relief from royalty, excess earnings, and cost approach. For technology companies, combining business valuation with IP Box regime planning can optimize both asset value and tax efficiency.
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