Value is high on every corporate agenda. It could be in a business, a brand or a bonus plan; about investment, impairment or intangibles; needed for a takeover, transfer pricing or tax assessment. Valuation can be controversial and subjective so you need an independent opinion which will stand up to scrutiny.

Every valuation includes a figure. But a figure on its own may not tell the whole story or take the decision for you. Valuation isn't valuation without expert analysis and understanding of the facts behind the figures.

Every day, businesses turn to PwC for robust business valuation advice covering all the angles. As you would expect from PwC, what we provide is an informed, expert judgement backed by deep industry knowledge.

Are you weighing up an investment opportunity? Looking to agree a valuation with tax authorities? Or seeking a valuation for accounting purposes? Whatever the issue, we'll add our judgement to yours, to help you make the right decisions.

Potential issues and how we can support you

• Transactions
  
  
• Evaluation of major investment decisions to maximise value to an organisation
• Valuation opinions to satisfy regulatory requirements (e.g. Takeover Code, Articles of Association, Listing Rules, Companies Act)
  
  
• Valuations for commercial purposes
  
  
• Valuation of assets as part of a restructuring
• Rigorous financial, economic and strategic advice to improve the value of an organisation
• Complex valuations including highly-leveraged businesses and international projects
  
  
• Purchase Price Allocations & impairment reviews
  
  
• Valuations and asset reviews for financial reporting purposes (under UK GAAP, US GAAP and IFRS)
  
  
• Expert valuations
  
  
• Provision of independent expert valuation opinions and reports from industry specialists for disputes and arbitration
  
  
• Tax valuations
  
  
• Valuation opinions for tax purposes
• Negotiation with HM Revenue & Customs to maximise tax benefits for individuals and organisations
  
  
• Valuations of intellectual property and intangible assets
  
  
• Valuation of brands, goodwill, and intellectual property for commercial, tax and financial reporting requirements
• Measuring and monitoring the value of brand assets