How is a fair price decided?
By the formula in the documents if there is one, otherwise by valuation: net assets, maintainable earnings or contracts in hand, depending on the business. A discount for a minority holding may or may not apply. We advise on the basis before you name a number.
What about pre-emption and transfer restrictions?
Many agreements give existing shareholders first right to buy, with notice and timing steps. Missing a step can invalidate a sale. We check compliance on both sides.
What if the other side will not engage?
We assess court options and interim protection, and where a negotiated exit is realistic, prepare a term sheet with security for deferred payment. See dissolution if a clean exit is impossible.
Documents to have ready
- Valuation clause
- Financial statements and forecasts
- Shareholding records
- Offer letters
- Bank and loan liabilities of the company
Send us the documentsA short message and the key papers are enough for a first assessment.
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Can I be forced to sell my shares?
Only if the documents or the law provide a mechanism. We review them.
Who pays for the valuation?
Usually agreed between the parties or allocated by the court.
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This page is general information based on UAE and Dubai legislation as we understand it at the date of drafting. It is not legal advice. Laws are amended, and the right step depends on your documents and facts. Outcomes are never guaranteed.