Cardiff Services

Valuation Services

Valuation Services– Overview

Valuation is a critical requirement for startups, NGOs (Section-8 companies), trusts, and corporates at different stages of their growth. Whether raising funds from angel investors, venture capitalists, or issuing equity/preference shares, businesses need a professional and compliant valuation report. Similarly, NGOs and social enterprises may require valuation for CSR funding, mergers, restructuring, or regulatory filings under the Companies Act and Income Tax Act.

 

At Cardiff Services, we provide comprehensive valuation services in India, carried out by qualified professionals in line with ICAI, MCA, SEBI, and Income Tax rules. Our valuation reports are defensible, transparent, and tailored to meet the needs of investors, donors, regulators, and corporate stakeholders.

Why Choose Cardiff Services for Valuation

At Cardiff Services, we combine chartered accountancy expertise, compliance knowledge, and financial modelling skills to deliver valuation reports that are both accurate and regulator-approved. Our valuations are not just numbers – they are credible tools that help startups secure investors, NGOs win CSR funding, and corporates meet compliance requirements.

 

Whether you need startup valuation for fundraising, fair market valuation for Income Tax, or Section-8 valuation for CSR projects, Cardiff Services ensures accuracy, transparency, and compliance at every step. With us, you gain a trusted partner for all valuation needs in India.

Key Features of Valuation Services

  • Startup Valuation: For equity fundraising, angel/VC investments, or convertible notes.

  • NGO/Section-8 Valuation: For CSR fund utilization, mergers, or project funding purposes.

  • Regulatory Valuations: Compliant with Companies Act, SEBI, RBI, and Income Tax provisions.

  • Transaction Valuations: For mergers, acquisitions, share buybacks, and restructuring.

  • Fair Market Valuation (FMV): For Income Tax Act compliance (Section 56 and other rules).

  • Defensible Reports: Prepared in line with ICAI Valuation Standards and MCA norms.

Documents Required for Valuation

  • Certificate of Incorporation (Private Limited / Section-8 Company / Trust / Society).

  • PAN of the company/organization.

  • MOA & AOA / Trust Deed / Society registration documents.

  • Financial statements (audited if available).

  • Shareholding structure and cap table.

  • Business plan and financial projections (for startups).

  • Past funding details (if any).

  • Intellectual property details (patents, trademarks, copyrights).

  • ROC filings and compliance history.

Step-by-Step Procedure for Valuation Services

  1. Requirement Assessment – Identify the purpose (fundraising, compliance, merger, or restructuring).

  2. Data Collection – Gather incorporation documents, financials, and projections.

  3. Valuation Method Selection – Choose appropriate method (DCF, NAV, Comparable Multiples, or Income Approach).

  4. Analysis & Computation – Conduct financial analysis and apply valuation models.

  5. Draft Report Preparation – Prepare detailed valuation report with assumptions and methodologies.

  6. Review & Finalization – Verify compliance with ICAI, MCA, and SEBI standards.

  7. Delivery of Report – Provide investor-ready, regulator-compliant valuation report.

Frequently Asked Questions

A company name search ensures that your chosen business name is unique, legally compliant, and not already registered with Companies House UK. It helps you avoid legal disputes, trademark issues, and confusion in the Cardiff business market.

If your desired name is already registered, you’ll need to choose a different name or modify it. Using a taken name could result in rejection by Companies House or potential legal issues. Our experts can help you brainstorm alternative names that are compliant and market-ready.

It’s not advisable to use a name that’s too similar to another company, especially within the same industry. Similar names can confuse customers and risk trademark disputes. A company name search helps you identify these risks early.

For a company name search in Cardiff, you may need:

  • Proposed company name

  • Business entity type (Ltd, LLP, Partnership, etc.)

  • Jurisdiction (Cardiff / UK)

  • Owner or shareholder details (if applicable)

  • Business description

A “high probability” result means your proposed company name is likely to be available, but further checks are recommended. This is why our detailed Cardiff Company Name Search Report includes both identical and similar names for clarity.

Certain words are restricted under UK law (e.g., “bank,” “insurance,” “government”). If you want to use them, you’ll need special approval from regulatory bodies. We guide you through this process if your Cardiff business requires such terms