18/10/2026
When an estate includes a business, determining its value can be considerably more complex than valuing a conventional asset.
A business may include tangible assets, goodwill, intellectual property, ongoing earnings, liabilities and ownership interests that all need to be considered.
Canberra Business Valuations provides independent business valuations for deceased estate matters, helping executors, beneficiaries and professional advisers establish a supportable business value.
Depending on the circumstances, the valuation may assist with:
• Estate administration
• Distribution between beneficiaries
• Ownership transfers
• Taxation considerations
• Disputes concerning the business interest
These assignments should begin with clear instructions about exactly what needs to be valued.
Is it the operating business? A shareholding? The company holding the business? Those are not always the same thing.
If you’re administering an estate containing a business interest, speak with the estate’s solicitor or accountant before commissioning the report.
Visit https://www.businessvaluationcanberra.com.au/ or call (02) 5104 0811.