Business Valuation

Definition: The process of determining the economic value of a business or ownership interest in a business. Used in business sales, buy-sell agreements, estate planning, divorce proceedings, shareholder disputes, and tax compliance.

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Business Valuation in Florida

A business valuation determines the economic value of a Florida business or ownership interest, required for divorce, estate planning, litigation, transactions, and regulatory compliance.

Valuation Approaches

Florida valuators apply the income approach (discounted cash flow, capitalization of earnings), market approach (comparable transactions), and asset approach (net asset value). The method selection depends on the business type, data availability, and valuation purpose. Professional standards require considering multiple approaches and reconciling results.

Divorce Applications

Florida divorce proceedings require valuation of business interests for equitable distribution under Section 61.075. The valuation date, methodology, and key assumptions (minority discounts, marketability discounts) are frequently contested. Expert testimony is typically required to support the valuation conclusion.

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