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04 · Valuation Services

Defensible valuations —
on time, every time

Rule 11UA, 409A-equivalent, and fair market valuations for ESOPs, fundraising, and tax compliance — prepared by qualified CAs and accepted by tax authorities.

Rule 11UA FMV Valuation Tax Compliance Fundraise Benchmarking
100%
Acceptance by tax authorities
72 hrs
Standard turnaround
₹0
Penalties on our reports

When You Need It

Valuation Use Cases

We handle every scenario where a certified valuation is required — from grants to exits.

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ESOP Grant Pricing

Every ESOP grant requires a certified Fair Market Value under Rule 11UA. We deliver reports within 72 hours — linked directly to your grant on the platform.

Rule 11UA
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Fundraising Benchmark

Anchor your pre-money valuation before entering investor negotiations. Our FMV reports give you a defensible starting point backed by registered valuers.

Pre-Money FMV
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Perquisite Tax on Exercise

When employees exercise ESOPs, tax is computed on FMV at exercise date. We provide per-employee FMV certificates, reducing tax risk for both company and employee.

Tax Compliance
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M&A & Secondary Transactions

Buying or selling shares off-market? A certified valuation is required under Income Tax Act Section 56(2). We handle it quickly so transactions don't get delayed.

Section 56(2)
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Financial Reporting (Ind AS 102)

ESOP expense must be recognised in P&L using Black-Scholes or binomial models. Our valuations slot directly into your accounting team's quarterly reporting.

Ind AS 102
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Regulatory & Statutory Filings

MCA filings, FEMA compliance for foreign investors, and SEBI disclosures — each requires a compliant valuation report. We ensure yours passes scrutiny.

Regulatory

Our Approach

Tailored for Every Stakeholder

The same solution, delivered differently for each role in your organisation.

Valuations that strengthen your negotiating position

  • Rule 11UA valuations for every grant event — on time
  • Pre-fundraise valuation benchmarking to anchor negotiations
  • Valuation for ESOP pool repricing when needed
  • 409A-equivalent FMV for internationally structured companies
  • Expert support during investor negotiations on valuation
Founder Dashboard
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FMV History
Valuation trend across all funding rounds
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Pre-Money Benchmarking
Defensible anchor for investor talks
72-Hour Delivery
Never holds up your grant cycle

Grants issued at the right price — automatically

  • Valuation certificates linked automatically to every grant
  • FMV updates triggered at each vesting date — no manual work
  • Employee communication explaining how grant price was set
  • Documentation for grant letters referencing certified FMV
  • Audit-ready valuation record for every single grant issued
HR Grant Workflow
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Auto-Linked Certificates
FMV attached to every grant record
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Grant Letter Integration
Price referenced from certified report
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Audit Trail
Every grant has a matching valuation

Compliant valuations that slot into your P&L

  • Ind AS 102 fair value computations for P&L — automated
  • Perquisite tax FMV computed per employee for each exercise event
  • Quarterly valuation updates for financial statement disclosures
  • Deferred tax asset computation on ESOP expense
  • Valuation reports prepared to statutory auditor requirements
CFO Reporting Suite
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Ind AS 102
P&L expense recognition, automated
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Perquisite FMV
Per employee, per exercise event
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Auditor Exports
One-click, audit-ready reports

Understand your exercise price — and your tax

  • Understand clearly how your exercise price was determined
  • See current FMV vs your exercise price — in plain language
  • Learn what valuation means for your tax liability on exercise
  • Track how company valuation has grown over time
  • Ask our advisors any valuation question — free of charge
Employee Portal
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Price Explained
How your exercise price was set
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FMV vs Exercise Price
Your gain, in plain numbers
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Free Advisor Access
Ask any tax or valuation question

Key Benefits

Why Companies Choose
Equilay Valuations

Tax-Authority Accepted

Every report is prepared by registered valuers under Rule 11UA — not generic FMV estimates. Zero rejections, zero penalties on our reports to date.

72-Hour Standard Turnaround

Standard report in 72 hours, express in 24 hours. We never hold up your grant cycle or fundraise with weeks-long timelines.

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Integrated with Your Grants

Valuations link directly to grants in the platform. When you issue a new grant, the latest FMV is already there — no manual references or version errors.

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Proactive, Not Reactive

We flag when valuations need updating — before a grant event, not after. You never issue grants at outdated prices that expose you to tax risk.

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Registered Valuers Only

All reports are signed by IBBI-registered valuers and reviewed by senior CAs. No shortcuts — every computation is defensible under scrutiny.

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India & Cross-Border Ready

Rule 11UA for domestic structures, 409A-equivalent for international holding companies. We handle both — one team, consistent methodology.

How It Works

How We Deliver
Your Valuation

A rigorous, documented process that produces tax-authority-accepted reports — fast.

01
Data Collection

We gather financial statements, previous funding details, business projections, and cap table data — everything needed for a defensible FMV computation.

02
Methodology Selection

We select the appropriate valuation approach — DCF, market comparable, or net asset value — based on company stage, sector, and regulatory requirement.

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Computation & Review

Our registered valuers compute FMV under Rule 11UA or equivalent framework, with full workings reviewed by a senior CA for accuracy and defensibility.

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Report Issuance

Certified valuation report issued within 72 hours — automatically linked to your grants on the Equilay platform and available for tax and audit purposes.

Why Equilay

How we're
different

Most valuation providers issue a report and disappear. We integrate valuation into your equity workflow — proactively, accurately, every time.

Software + Advisory, Together
Our platform and our people work as one. Valuations are not standalone reports — they live inside your cap table and grant records.
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Tax-Authority Accepted

Every report is prepared by IBBI-registered valuers under Rule 11UA — not generic FMV estimates. Zero rejections, zero penalties on our reports.

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Integrated with Grants

Valuations are linked directly to grants in the platform. When you issue a new grant, the latest FMV is already there — no manual references or errors.

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Proactive, Not Reactive

We flag when valuations need updating — before a grant event, not after. You never issue grants at outdated prices that expose you to tax risk.

72-Hour Turnaround

Standard report in 72 hours, express in 24 hours. We never hold up your grant cycle or fundraise with weeks-long valuation timelines.

Get in Touch

Ready to get started with Valuation Services? Tell us about your company and we'll come back within 24 hours with a tailored plan.

  • Free initial consultation
  • Response within 24 hours
  • No commitment required
  • Dedicated expert assigned
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