Whether you’re selling, planning your exit, resolving a partnership dispute, or just want to know what you’ve built – Lawpath’s chartered accountants prepare independent business valuations for Australian SMEs.
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A business valuation is a professional assessment of what your business is worth based on financials, assets, market conditions and future earnings potential.
Whether you’re selling, buying, resolving disputes, planning an exit strategy or making
strategic decisions, a business valuation gives you the clarity you need to move forward
confidently.
Free, no email required – answer 8 questions about your business and get an instant directional valuation. Most owners are within ±20% of the formal valuation result. The calculator uses EBITDA × industry multiple – fine for clean profitable businesses with stable revenue.
Understanding the true value of your business is empowering. It informs major decisions and
gives you confidence in negotiations.
Know your business's true market value before negotiating with potential buyers.
Understand what you're working towards and make informed decisions about your future.
An independent valuation provides a solid foundation for partnership buyouts, shareholder disagreements and other disputes.
Understand the return on investment you've achieved in your business and evaluate growth opportunities.
A detailed, defensible valuation prepared using accepted methodologies. Clear findings backed by rigorous analysis.
A deep dive into your profit and loss statements, balance sheet and cash flow over multiple years to understand true performance.
Benchmarking against comparable businesses in your industry so you understand how you measure up.
Actionable steps to increase your business value before a sale or exit event.
Information Gathering
We collect 3 years of financials (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), tax returns, contracts, asset & answers to a structured questionnaire about your business model and risks. Typically takes 1 week.
Analysis & Valuation
Our team analyses your data using accepted valuation methodologies and benchmarks against comparable sales and industry multiples to determine your business's true value.
Report & Recommendations
You receive a detailed valuation report with clear findings and practical next steps to increase your business value.
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It depends on the size and complexity of your business. A simple valuation for a small business can take a few weeks, while more complex structures with multiple entities or significant assets may take longer. The more organised your financial records are upfront, the faster the process. Start with our free Business Valuation Tool for an instant estimate, then speak with a Lawpath accountant for a comprehensive assessment.
The right method depends on your business and why you need the valuation. Common approaches include asset based valuations, earnings multiples (such as EBITDA), return on investment calculations, and comparable sales analysis. In most cases, a combination of methods gives the most accurate picture. A Lawpath accountant will recommend the best approach for your situation.
A professional valuation can support legal matters such as partnership disputes, divorce settlements, or shareholder disagreements. However, the requirements can vary depending on the nature of the proceedings. Speak with a Lawpath accountant or lawyer to make sure your valuation meets the standard required.
At a minimum, you’ll need your financial statements (profit and loss, balance sheet), tax returns, details of business assets and liabilities, any lease or loan agreements, and your business registration documents. The more complete your records, the more accurate your valuation will be. A Lawpath accountant can walk you through exactly what’s needed for your situation.
There’s no hard rule, but it’s good practice to get a valuation whenever there’s a significant change, such as taking on a partner, seeking investment, planning a sale, or restructuring. Outside of those events, a valuation every few years helps you track growth and make informed decisions. Try our free Business Valuation Tool anytime for a quick estimate between formal assessments.
The most common method for Australian small businesses is an EBITDA multiple — annual earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation × an industry-specific multiplier (usually 2–6x). Asset-based and DCF methods apply in some cases. Try our free calculator for an instant estimate, or book a formal valuation for a defensible report.
Common signals that point toward selling: you’re consistently burnt out, the market is at a high in your industry, you have a buyer who values it more than you do, or you’re approaching an event (retirement, divorce, partnership exit). Tax timing also matters — CGT small business concessions can save hundreds of thousands but only apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. Speak to a Lawpath accountant before committing to a sale.
In Australia, the terms are often used interchangeably for small business sales. A formal “valuation” is typically a defensible report prepared by a qualified accountant or chartered business valuer, used for legal proceedings, tax structuring or third-party investors. An “appraisal” is usually less formal — often what business brokers provide for marketing purposes. Most business sales in Australia use the broker appraisal as a marketing benchmark; a formal valuation kicks in for due diligence, partnership disputes or tax events.
Calculators give you a directional estimate based on industry multiples and the data you input. They’re a great starting point — typically within ±20% of a formal valuation for a clean small business. For a sale, dispute, or tax-driven decision, you should always upgrade to a formal valuation report so the number is defensible.
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