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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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC