Your business is your life.
Know its value — Protect its worth.

Valuation that explains itself. Defensible, benchmarked, and investor-ready.

Insights & Analysis

A Practical Guide to Smarter Business Valuations

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30+ Years of Experience

Court-Ready & ATO Compliant

Independent & Defensible

WA-Focused

Our Services

Business Sales & Acquisitions

Independent business valuations for vendors and purchasers. Whether you are preparing to sell, assessing an acquisition, or supporting negotiations, we deliver clear, defensible valuations that stand up to scrutiny from buyers, sellers, and their advisors.

Family Law & Relationship Settlements

Court-ready business valuations for family law and relationship property settlements. We provide independent, objective opinions of value that are clear, well-supported, and suitable for Family Court proceedings in Western Australia.

Tax, ATO & Transfer Pricing

Business valuations prepared for ATO, tax, and related-party transfer purposes. Our methodology is designed to be ATO-compliant and defensible under review.

Shareholder Disputes

Independent valuations to support the resolution of shareholder and partner disputes. We focus on delivering objective, well-supported opinions of value that assist mediation, negotiation, or formal proceedings.

Shareholder Disputes

Independent valuations to support the resolution of shareholder and partner disputes. We focus on delivering objective, well-supported opinions of value that assist mediation, negotiation, or formal proceedings.

Succession & Exit Planning

Business valuations that support succession planning, exit strategies, and inter-generational transfers. Knowing the current value is the starting point for informed planning.

Expert Witness Reports

Independent expert witness reports for litigation and dispute resolution. Our reports are prepared to the standards expected by Australian courts and tribunals.

Why Choose BVWA

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About Martin Smoothy & BVWA

With over 30 years’ experience in business ownership, sales and valuation, Martin Smoothy brings a depth of practical insight few valuers in Western Australia can match. As Principal of Business Valuations WA and Business Mergers and Sales Perth, Martin has provided valuations and advisory support for hundreds of businesses across the state, from family owned operations through to those preparing for stock exchange listing.

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Our Valuation Process

Interview with Instructing Party


The purpose of this is to establish the reason for the valuation and to advise the client of the most appropriate approach and methods required to achieve the best results.

Business Investigation


An understanding of the business is attained through a thorough inspection of: the business, the relevant documents and data gathered from the owners and key staff (where applicable).

Analysing Data Collected


Establish the level of profitability and observe internal/external influences & levels of risk associated with the business.

Determine Value of the Business


Based on all financial and operational information collected, and utilising several appropriate valuation methods, an opinion of the business value is established.

Determine Value of the Business


Based on all financial and operational information collected, and utilising several appropriate valuation methods, an opinion of the business value is established.

Production of Valuation Report

A full report outlining processes and justifications is prepared with the capacity to be used for whatever purpose instructed by the client.

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