Thinking about buying a company or investing in a business? Due diligence is like getting a detailed health check before you buy. As Dubai's trusted due diligence consultant, Fiducia Adamantina helps you see what's really going on inside a business before you write the check.
What is Due Diligence? (And Why You Need It)
Due diligence is the process of investigating a business before you invest in it or buy it. Think of it like inspecting a house before you purchase it – you want to know about any problems before you sign the papers.
Here's what we check for you:
- Is the company actually making the money they claim?
- Are there hidden debts or legal problems?
- Will this business keep making money in the future?
- Are there any red flags you should know about?
The simple truth: Most business problems are hidden. Due diligence finds them before they become your problems.
How Due Diligence Works
Due diligence is a crucial step in understanding the risks and opportunities in any investment, whether you're buying a company or forming a partnership. We conduct a thorough investigation to ensure you're making an informed decision. Here’s what we focus on during the process:
- Financial Health: We look at real revenue, hidden costs, debt, and cash flow.
- Business Operations: How well is the business running? Are there operational risks?
- Market Position: Is the business in a growing market, or is it declining?
- Legal Issues: Are there any ongoing or potential legal problems?
How Our Due Diligence Process Works
Step 1: We Understand What You Want
First meeting: What are your goals? What worries you most about this deal?
Step 2: We Dig Deep
We examine financial records, talk to key people, research the market, and check legal documents.
Step 3: We Find the Problems (And Opportunities)
We identify risks that could cost you money and opportunities you might have missed.
Step 4: We Give You Clear Answers
You get a simple report that tells you: Should you do this deal? If yes, what should you watch out for?
What We Actually Check
- Financial Health Check
- Real revenue: Is the company actually earning what they say?
- Hidden costs: Are there expenses they haven't told you about?
- Cash flow: Will there be enough money to keep the business running?
- Debt problems: How much do they owe and to whom?
- Business Operations Review
- Key employees: Are the important people planning to stay?
- Systems and processes: How organized is this company really?
- Customer relationships: Are customers happy and likely to stay?
- Suppliers: Any problems with key suppliers?
- Market and Competition Analysis
- Industry trends: Is this market growing or shrinking?
- Competition: How do they stack up against competitors?
- Future outlook: What challenges are coming?
- Legal and Compliance Check
- Contracts: Are there any problematic agreements?
- Licenses and permits: Is everything up to date?
- Lawsuits: Any legal troubles brewing?
- Regulatory issues: Are they following all the rules?
Why Dubai Businesses Choose Us
- We Know the Local Market
Dubai has unique business rules and market conditions. We understand how business really works here.
- We Explain Everything Clearly
No confusing technical terms. We explain everything in simple language that makes sense.
- We're Thorough But Fast
Most due diligence projects are completed in 4-8 weeks.
- We Give You Actionable Advice
We don't just find problems – we tell you exactly how to fix them or avoid them.
Red Flags We Often Find
- Financial Red Flags
- Revenue that suddenly jumps right before the sale
- Customers who owe a lot of money (and might not pay)
- Accounting that doesn't match bank statements
- Operational Red Flags
- Key employees who are planning to quit
- Major contracts ending soon
- Outdated systems that need expensive upgrades
- Market Red Flags
- Declining industry with no turnaround in sight
- New regulations that will hurt the business
- Strong competitors moving into their territory
Common Questions Business Owners Ask
- How much does due diligence cost?
It depends on the size and complexity of the business. But it's always less expensive than buying a problem business.
- How long does it take?
Simple deals: 2-4 weeks. Complex deals: 6-8 weeks. We'll give you a timeline upfront.
- What if you find serious problems?
That's the point! Better to find problems now than after you've invested. We'll help you decide if the problems can be fixed or if you should walk away.
- Can due diligence help with negotiations?
Absolutely. When you know the real situation, you can negotiate a better price or better terms.
- What happens after due diligence?
We can help with the actual purchase process, integration planning, and ongoing business strategy.
Industries We Work With
We've done due diligence across many industries in Dubai:
- Technology companies
- Real estate businesses
- Healthcare and medical services
- Manufacturing and trading
- Retail and consumer goods
- Professional services
Getting Started
Ready to make a smart investment decision?
Before you invest significant money in any business opportunity, get the facts. Our due diligence consulting in Dubai gives you the information you need to invest with confidence.
What happens next:
- Consultation: We discuss your potential investment
- Proposal: We outline exactly what we'll check and how much it costs
- Investigation: We do the detective work
- Report: You get clear answers about whether to proceed
Don't invest blindly. Get the facts first.