Business Valuation and Filing Services

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For owners of closely held businesses, a proper valuation and filing is a vital tool for evaluating future growth prospects and preparing for a possible transition. For strategic decision-making, we provide the opportunity to track performance in terms of the expected change in value, rather than revenue. As a result, you’ll have more influence in business negotiations and be able to project your company’s future growth more accurately.

Business Valuation & Filing – Overview

When conducting business, anybody would definitely be required to analyze the company’s management and capital structure, its future earnings prospects, and the market worth of its assets in order to assess the sale value, establish the ownership of partners, taxation, and even divorce processes.

Using a variety of valuation methodologies, Eqvista is able to accurately and precisely assess your firm in a variety of contexts. Financial statements, discounted cash flow models, comparisons to other businesses, and much more are all common approaches to business valuation.

Why is it important for businesses?

Valuations and filings are often required when donating or gifting company shares, resolving IRS or shareholder issues, or changing a C-corporation to an S-corporation. Also, these may be required as part of a buy/sell, partnership, or shareholder agreement and when attempting to attract strategic capital or secure a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan.

In order to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), an initial and yearly value is undoubtedly essential where it is also possible to determine a company’s market worth. Hence both filing and valuation are of utmost necessity.

Challenges businesses face while managing these services

Always seek professionals for valuation and filing, as the challenges and consequences one would face out of these are quite frustrating. They involve a complex process with time consuming procedure, also if not done on time the penalties from IRS are risky to face ahead. So, with appropriate guidance and experience this can be done precisely.

How can Eqvista Help You?

At Eqvista, we have a well-versed team of valuation experts who know the ins and outs of each industry and use that knowledge to plan a thorough approach to the challenge. We provide company valuation services to companies of all sizes, from start-ups to multinationals, and to all of their clients in the major industries. Get business valuation services and IRS filing services from us:

  • One-stop solution for all your business valuation and IRS filing services
  • Expert and certified professionals
  • Provides top-notch customer service
  • Offers customized and affordable pricing plans for each service (valuation/filing)
  • Trusted by more than 14,000 companies

Business Valuation Services We Offer

Our business valuation specialists can evaluate business interests, tangible assets, intellectual property, intangible assets, common and preferred stock and other securities, partnership interests, employee stock option plans (ESOPs), private loan instruments, options, warrants, and other derivative products.

These services include mergers and acquisitions, tax planning and compliance, financial reporting, bankruptcy and reorganization, litigation and dispute resolution, and strategic planning. Our valuation services include:

  • 409a Valuation – A 409A valuation is an appraisal of your firm to assess the value of its stock. This report is required by law for organizations who are going to pay employees deferred remuneration. A 409A valuation also informs investors and management about the company’s financial status. We do 409a valuation service and value it using the best methods.
  • Investment Valuation – Our Investment Valuation services will assist businesses, particularly early-stage startups, in attracting additional investors by offering an in-depth Investment valuation. This valuation will help you improve your pitch deck and determine the ownership proportion for investments.
  • Software Valuation – Software, apps, and other digital items are intangible assets whose value is difficult to assess. You can justify the purchase or sale of software assets by determining their worth. In order to maximize your profit, you must set the proper price.
  • Startup Valuation – Our startup valuation service estimates the value of pre-revenue and startup companies based on their tangible and intangible assets. We use 4 methods: Berkus method, scorecard method, risk factor method and VC (Venture Capital) method.
  • Portfolio Valuation – Valuing portfolios, especially with private investments and limited data, is challenging. Eqvista’s Portfolio Valuation Services specializes in this complexity, offering regular updates for accurate financial reporting despite data limitations.
  • Gift & Estate Tax Valuation – Transfers of property during an individual’s lifetime (gift) or after death (estate) in exchange for nothing or less than full value are subject to taxation of gift and estate taxes. Get a professional estate and gift tax valuation service from experts of Eqvista who can help you ensure compliance with all the legal requirements and provide an accurate business valuation for gift and estate tax purposes.
  • Fair Market Valuation – We also pecialize in providing fair market valuation services, which are essential for businesses needing accurate assessments of their worth for various purposes. For companies seeking reliable, fair market valuation services, Eqvista provides thorough assessments that support strategic decision-making and compliance.
  • Business valuation for SEC filing (Regulation A+, Regulation CF, Regulation D offering) – An accurate and well-supported business valuation is essential for SEC filings across Regulation A+, Regulation CF, and Regulation D offerings. Eqvista offers services that can significantly aid companies in preparing accurate and compliant business valuations for SEC filings by providing comprehensive, professionally conducted valuations along with tools for financial management and analysis. Eqvista’s valuations are designed to be defensible, which is crucial when submitting information to regulatory bodies like the SEC.
  • Valuation for LLC to Corporation (Inc.) Conversion – To convert an LLC into a corporation, the fair market value of your company needs to be determined. We provide comprehensive and accurate valuations that help make the conversion process smoother.
  • Transaction Analysis – We do also assist you in transaction analysis, our analysis includes:
    • 280G Analysis (Golden Parachute) – 280G Analysis (Golden parachute) is about the analysis of severance pay that an employer promises to pay in the case of termination, mergers and acquisitions or other major change-in-control. We’ll examine every payment, including severance, incentive-based bonuses, stock options, pension benefit payouts, deferred compensation, as well as fringe benefits
    • Waterfall Analysis – A ‘waterfall‘ chart is an analytical tool that visually shows the progressive breakdown of a starting value (for example, revenue) to a final outcome (for example, profit) by exhibiting intermediate values and ‘leakage’ points. Businesses can use this to track data at each step.
    • Transaction Modeling – Transactional financial models are comprehensive models that enable your business to forecast future financial performance using a set of underlying assumptions. This enables us to identify the most competitive investor group.
  • HMRC Valuation – Companies seek HMRC valuations to gain tax benefits for themselves and their employees for your UK business. Valuing the company reduces risk and determines the option share price for employees. A major use of HMRC valuation is acquiring a fair valuation of company shares before providing options to workers.
  • Investment Round Modeling (Dilution)Round modeling is a financial method used to show investors and management how fresh investments affect the company’s cap table. This round modeling financial analysis includes a fresh option pool upon the new investment. This financial analysis may help the company decide on the timing and amount of fresh outside investor investments.
  • Convertible Note ModelingConvertible notes frequently have specific terms added based on the investor’s potential value. Additions to the convertible note might dilute your equity in the company, so choose wisely. Calculating convertible notes into stock ownership might be difficult. With our convertible note calculator, Eqvista can help.
  • Option Pricing Modeling – Option pricing models determine the value of an options contract by taking into account the amount of variables contained within the underlying contract. A pricing model’s primary objective is to determine the probability that an option will be ‘in-the-money’ or ‘out-of-the-money’ when it is exercised.
  • ESOP Plan & Executive equity advisory – Valuation for the ESOP Plan and Executive equity advisory is done at the time of award of options. With more organizations implementing ESOP Plans as a retention tool, ESOPs and executive equity have gained significant traction.
  • DCF Modeling & Forecasting – A discounted cash flow (DCF) model is a type of a financial modeling tool that is used to determine the value of a business. The DCF model forecasts an organization’s unlevered free cash flow discounted to today’s value, referred to as the Net Present Value (NPV).
  • Budget Forecasting (Bottom up & Top down approach) – We assist in a wide variety of tasks, including goal setting, budgeting, and forecasting. The top-down strategy begins with the general and works its way down to the specific, whereas the bottom-up approach begins with the specific and works its way up to the general.

Business Filing Services

Our corporate and company filing services ensure your entities are properly formed and listed. We provide business filing services that fulfill all standards. Our services include:

  • ASC 718 reporting- Stock-Based Compensation ReportingASC 718 demands a complete accounting of stock-based compensation. The appropriate financial statements must be fully disclosed to determine the fair market value of the stock awards. The time it takes to prepare an expense report varies depending on the company’s size and complexity, but we never fail at the quality.
  • File Form 8594 – When a business is sold, both the buyer and seller must be in need of filing form 8594 together with their individual income tax returns. The IRS uses this to categorize the proceeds from the sale of the business. We maintain track of your assets and file Form 8594 accurately.
  • File Form 3921 – If an employee has used an ISO, filing form 3921 is necessary. It must be filed to notify the IRS about the exercise. To avoid complications, we help you file the form quickly and make the forms available to employees shortly after the year ends, rather than waiting until January 31st.
  • File 83(b) Election – The 83(b) election is a provision of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that allows an employee or founder of a startup to deduct taxes on the full fair market value of the restricted stock at the time it is granted. By filing 83(b) elections under the right circumstances we result in tax savings.

Tax consulting service

Businesses maximize tax savings and minimize liabilities. Our experts are professional at identifying potential risks and opportunities, providing guidance to make informed financial decisions when it comes to equity.

Here’s how our process goes:

  • Meeting and discussion with our tax professionals about your tax and equity concerns
  • Prepare tax planning for your equity structure
  • We assist with complex tax considerations and provide our suggestions
  • We provide several filing services like 83(B), Form 3921, Rule 701 and QSBSs

It’s possible to reduce your tax liability by taking certain actions. Consider making tax deductions to minimize your taxable income when tax time comes. Our consultants can assist you if you require assistance with your taxes, investments, or long-term finances.

Get Expert Assistance from Eqvista for all Your Business Valuation & Filing Need

Eqvista’s business valuation services are tailored to your specific needs and include complete customer support from NACVA-certified valuation analysts. The valuation process is simple and is completed in a prompt and professional manner. Contact us directly for additional details.

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Eqvista offers businesses different valuation and other IRS filing services.