Why Vermont Businesses Choose CVI

Vermont’s agricultural enterprises, artisanal businesses, and tourism require valuations reflecting local market characteristics. CVI understands Vermont family farms, craft operations, and seasonal tourism business valuations.

Corporate Valuations Inc. has 40+ years completing valuations for Vermont businesses of all sizes. As a nationwide firm based in the Pacific Northwest, we bring both local market expertise and national perspective. Our valuators hold ASA and CFA credentials, ensuring your valuation meets the highest professional standards.

Our Core Valuation Services

Business Valuation

Comprehensive valuations for M&A transactions, financial reporting (ASC 805, ASC 718), and strategic planning purposes.

Gift & Estate Tax Valuation

IRS-defensible valuations for gift, estate, and income tax compliance supporting family wealth planning.

ESOP Valuations

Specialized valuations for employee stock ownership plans supporting worker ownership and retirement planning.

Buy-Sell Agreement Valuation

Valuations supporting partnership and shareholder agreements protecting business continuity and stakeholder interests.

Litigation Support

Expert valuation testimony and reports supporting business disputes, divorce proceedings, and regulatory matters.

Fair Value Reporting

Ongoing valuation support for financial reporting, shareholder communication, and strategic decision-making.

Key Industries Served in Vermont

Understanding Vermont’s Business Landscape

Vermont’s business environment reflects small-scale operations, agricultural traditions, and community values. Dairy farming and maple syrup production anchor rural economy. Seasonal tourism creates cash flow variations. Growing craft and artisanal food sectors attract entrepreneurs. Healthcare and education provide employment stability. Valuations account for seasonal variations, agricultural commodity exposure, and tourism cyclicality.

Whether you are navigating a sale, planning for succession, managing tax obligations, or resolving a dispute, CVI provides the objective, well-supported valuations that Vermont businesses and their advisors rely on.

Our Valuation Process

Every engagement begins with understanding your business and the purpose of the valuation. Our process ensures thoroughness, independence, and defensibility:

1. Initial Consultation – Understand the business, purpose, and scope of the valuation.
2. Data Collection – Gather financial statements, tax returns, industry data, and relevant documents.
3. Analysis – Apply income, market, and asset approaches as appropriate to your business.
4. Draft Report – Prepare comprehensive written report with detailed support and documentation.
5. Final Delivery – Present findings and provide support for any questions from advisors, courts, or the IRS.