Business advisory
Business advisory in Dubai from people who read your numbers every day.
Feasibility studies, valuations, budgets and restructuring advice for owners making a decision that matters. Our advice starts from audited figures and tax reality, not from a template.
- Before you invest
- Feasibility
- Before you buy, sell or bring in a partner
- Valuation
- Before growth exposes the gaps
- Controls
Overview
Decisions are easier with numbers you trust.
Most advisory work begins with a question an owner cannot answer from the monthly accounts. Is this new branch worth opening? What is the business worth to an investor? Why is profit up and cash down? Should the group be restructured now that corporate tax applies?
Because we audit, keep books and file tax returns for companies like yours, we know where the numbers usually hide the answer. You get a clear written report, the model behind it, and a conversation about what to do next.
- Reports written for banks, investors and partners
- Models you can update yourself
- Tax and audit consequences considered up front
- Fixed fee per assignment
What is included
Advisory services we offer.
Each is a defined assignment with a fixed scope and fee.
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Feasibility studies
Market, cost and cash flow analysis for a new business, branch or product, in the format banks and authorities ask for.
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Business valuation
Independent valuations for share transfers, investor entry, disputes and financial reporting.
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Budgeting and forecasting
Annual budgets, rolling forecasts and cash flow planning, with monthly tracking against actual results.
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Internal controls and SOPs
Designing approval limits, segregation of duties and written procedures that fit the size of the business.
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Restructuring
Group structure reviews for tax, ownership and succession, including mergers, tax groups and transfers between entities.
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Due diligence
Financial and tax due diligence on a target, with findings that feed directly into price and contract terms.
Good to know
When owners call us.
Typical situations behind an advisory engagement.
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Expanding
A new location, product line or market needs a business case before money is committed.
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Buying or selling
A share sale, a new partner or an acquisition needs a defensible value and clean due diligence.
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Seeking finance
The bank wants projections and a feasibility report alongside the audited accounts.
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Responding to tax
Corporate tax has changed the best structure for the group, and you want it reviewed.
Getting started
What we need to scope the work.
We sign a confidentiality agreement before you share anything sensitive.
- Financial statements for the last two or three years
- Current year management accounts
- A short description of the decision you are facing
- Group structure chart and shareholding details
- Key contracts, leases and loan agreements
- Any existing budgets, plans or investor material
How we work
From first call to signed report in four steps.
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Free consultation
A 20 minute call or WhatsApp chat about your company, your licence and what is due.
Day 1 -
Fixed-fee proposal
A written scope, timeline and price. No hourly billing and no surprises later.
Within 24 hours -
Fieldwork
Share records by secure upload. We test, reconcile and keep you posted on every open point.
Agreed timeline -
Signed report
Your signed audit report or filed return, delivered in the format your authority requires.
Before your deadline
Business advisory FAQ
Questions about business advisory.
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What does a feasibility study include?
A description of the project, market and competitor analysis, setup and running costs, revenue assumptions, projected profit and loss and cash flow, break-even and sensitivity analysis, and a conclusion on viability.
How is a business valued in the UAE?
Commonly by discounted cash flow, by earnings or revenue multiples of comparable businesses, or by net assets. We usually apply more than one method and explain why the final range is reasonable.
How long does an advisory assignment take?
A valuation or feasibility study typically takes two to four weeks, depending on how quickly information is available. We agree the timeline with the fee at the start.
Is our information kept confidential?
Yes. We sign a non-disclosure agreement on request before receiving any documents, and access is limited to the team working on your assignment.
Related services
Often needed alongside this.
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ServiceAudit & assurance
Statutory, internal and free zone audits carried out to International Standards on Auditing, with a signed report your bank, free zone and the FTA will accept.
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ServiceCorporate tax & VAT
Registration, returns and advisory for UAE corporate tax, VAT and Pillar Two, so every filing reaches the Federal Tax Authority correct and on time.
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ServiceBusiness setup
Mainland, free zone and offshore company formation in every emirate, from choosing the jurisdiction to the trade licence, visas and bank account.
Free consultation
Tell us what is due. We will tell you what it takes.
Send a few details and an advisor will call you back within one working day with next steps and a fixed quote. No obligation.
- Call+971 52 202 3984
- WhatsAppChat with an advisor
- Emailadvisor@ashfordmc.com
- OfficeAl Shafar Investment Building 121, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
- HoursSaturday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM