Legal
Stay informed about the legal aspects of business valuations. Our blog posts cover regulatory requirements, compliance issues, and legal considerations to help you navigate the complexities of business valuation law.
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How does a court-appointed business valuation differ from a private one?
In legal disputes involving businesses, accurate and impartial business valuations are essential. This is where a court-appointed business valuation becomes a powerful tool. Unlike private valuations, which are typically initiated by business owners for commercial reasons, a court-appointed valuation is legally mandated and performed by an independent expert whose primary responsibility is to the court,…
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Do I need a formal valuation for pain-free shareholder agreements?
When setting up or revisiting a shareholder agreement, one of the most common yet complex questions business owners face is: do I need a formal valuation? The short answer is yes—especially if you want clarity, fairness, and legal protection in your business dealings. Shareholder agreements govern the relationship between the owners of a company. They…
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How is a business valuation used in legal disputes or litigation?
When legal disputes arise involving business assets, one of the most critical steps is determining what the business is actually worth. Whether the conflict is between shareholders, business partners, divorcing spouses, or even between a business and the government, a valuation is often essential. In Australian courts, the business valuation used in legal disputes must…
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Are there rules and regulations for business valuations in Perth? A comprehensive guide
When buying, selling, merging, or restructuring a business in Perth, knowing its value is essential. However, business valuations aren’t just about crunching numbers—they’re governed by legal, financial, and professional frameworks. For business owners and advisors operating in Western Australia, understanding the regulations for business valuations is crucial to ensure compliance and accuracy. This article explores…
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How to value a business for divorce proceedings? An Easy Guide
when a marriage or de facto relationship breaks down, one of the most pressing questions is how to value a business for divorce purposes. Financial separation can become complicated—especially when one or both parties own a business. Business assets are often significant components of the overall marital estate, and they require specialised assessment to ensure…
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Is Your Valuer Registered?
When it comes to business transactions and valuations, one of the most critical steps is ensuring that your valuer is registered. A registered valuation expert brings credibility, reliability, and a clear understanding of market standards to the table, safeguarding your interests in any financial decision. In this blog, we will explore the importance of working…
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Disastrous Legal Disputes and Business Valuations
Safeguarding Your Business in Legal Disputes Millions of businesses face legal challenges every year. These disputes can range from complex contract breaches to intellectual property disagreements, and the financial and reputational consequences can be severe. In such situations, a litigation business valuation becomes a crucial tool for business owners seeking to protect their interests. Why…
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Navigating a Complex Business Dissolution with Expert Valuation
For many people in Perth, divorce and dissolution can be a complex and emotionally charged journey. When business partnerships are involved, the challenges grow, demanding careful navigation to safeguard both personal and professional interests. This article explores the intricacies surrounding divorce and business partnerships in Perth, with a focus on key legal aspects and offering…
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The Role of Business Valuation in Family Law Disputes
Family law becomes particularly challenging when a relationship dissolves, assets are disputed, and family businesses are entangled in the conflict. Determining the fair value of a business is a critical component of achieving a just settlement, yet it’s far more intricate than merely splitting furniture or dividing bank accounts. The process of valuing a family…
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Why Should I Ask if My Valuer Is a Licensed Business Valuer?
Most people require the services of a business valuation company at one point or another. If you are a corporate head who wants to retire by selling off your company, you would need a valuation to increase your asking price. A professional valuation would also come in handy for the homeowner who wants to sell…
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How to protect your business from a divorce proceeding
Many people enter marriages with a thought for living happily ever after with their partners, but more often than not, they end up disagreeing over assets in their divorce settlements. In fact, statistics show that almost six in every first marriage end in divorce, whereas the number is higher (about 70%) for second and third…
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Understanding Valuation Issues During a Shareholder Dispute
The shareholders in a company determine the direction a business takes in its endeavors. They either vote the business in or out of a situation, contract or decision. Sometimes, however, shareholders may disagree on a major aspect of the firm, leading to a case of dissenting shareholders. At other times, those who own minority shares…
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Top 3 fundamental measures to undertake when transferring interest to a family member
One of the facts that remains unchanged about the business world is that everything is ephemeral. There comes a time in a business person’s life when you want to retire from a business, or to simply leave it whether for financial or personal reasons. This is usually hard to do particularly when you want to…
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Is Your Valuation Company Truly Independent and Unbiased?
Business valuations can be done for many purposes. You may be planning to sell your business, one of your partners may be leaving, or you may be undergoing a divorce that requires the sharing of assets. Alternatively, you may just want a business valuation to help you get an accurate view of the worth of…
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Business Valuations when going through a divorce
You do not have to wait until the divorce goes through to start making settlement arrangements. Even if the share of the business you claim was under the other person’s name and you did not make direct financial contributions, you are still entitled to a piece of the ‘pie’ according to Australian law.