Valuations
BVOai and an official APES-225 valuation: what is the difference?
BVOai team · 3 min read · 29 October 2026
BVOai is built by Business Valuations Online and uses the same methodology as a formal valuation practice. That does not make it an official valuation.
What BVOai gives you
A live estimate of your business value that updates as your numbers change, the factors driving it and ranked ways to improve it.
What it does not give you
BVOai does not issue official APES-225 valuations. It lacks the professional judgement and sign-off that an official valuation carries.
When you need an official valuation
For tax, legal, restructuring or sale purposes, you need a formal valuation. Our sister company Business Valuations Online can prepare one, and you can request it through the platform.
FAQs
Does BVOai generate official APES-225 valuations?
No. It uses the same methodology as formal APES-225 valuations and updates as your numbers change. It lacks the professional judgement and sign-off of an official valuation. For tax, legal, restructuring or sale purposes, the sister company BVO can prepare one, requestable through the platform.