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Valuation
How Much Is a Contracting Business Worth? UK Valuation Guide
Most UK contracting businesses sell for 2x to 3.5x adjusted profit. What moves the multiple - recurring contracts, owner-dependence, a workforce that stays - with a worked example.
ContractorExit Editorial Team · 10 Jul 2026 · 9 min read
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