UAE Business Exit Advisory

Thinking of selling
your business?
Let's talk.

SellSouk helps established UAE business owners exit privately — connecting you with serious, vetted buyers without public listings or wasted time.

What to expect

Your business is never publicly advertised or listed

All buyers are pre-qualified and sign NDA before introductions

You stay in control — no obligation at any stage

Initial assessment is free, with a response within 2 business days


We work with businesses generating AED 500,000+ annually with 3+ years of trading history.

🔒 Fully confidential process
📄 NDA before all introductions
🎯 Vetted buyers only
No upfront fees
🇦🇪 UAE-focused network

The buyers are there.
The timing matters.

Periods of uncertainty historically accelerate capital reallocation. Family offices, private equity firms, and strategic acquirers across the GCC are actively looking for established businesses — particularly those with stable revenue and transferable operations.

If you have been considering an exit, the coming months represent a window where motivated buyers and motivated sellers can reach fair, fast agreements — without the delays of a traditional broker-led process.

SellSouk exists to connect the two. Privately. Professionally. Without noise.

39
Months to close off-market transactions
100%
Private — never publicly listed
AED
500K+
Min. annual revenue for our programme
NDA
All buyer meetings under non-disclosure

Four steps. No surprises.

We do not put your business on a marketplace. We work quietly — identifying buyers, managing introductions, and guiding the transaction from first contact to final close.

STEP 01

Confidential Assessment

Complete a short private intake form. We review your business against our buyer demand. No commitment required, no upfront cost.

STEP 02

Valuation & Preparation

We assess realistic market value based on your earnings, assets, and sector. We prepare your business for buyer review — discreetly.

STEP 03

Curated Buyer Matching

We approach only pre-vetted buyers from our network — all under NDA. No public postings. Serious enquiries only.

STEP 04

Negotiation & Close

We manage negotiations, support due diligence, and coordinate with your legal and financial advisors through to completion.

Established businesses
with real, transferable value.

We work across sectors, but every business we represent must have proven revenue, operational history, and a clear ownership structure.

🍽 F&B / Restaurants & Cafes
🏪 Retail & Trading Businesses
💼 Professional Services & Consultancies
🏭 Light Manufacturing & Workshops
🏥 Healthcare Clinics & Wellness Centres
💡 Technology & Digital Businesses
🚚 Logistics & Distribution
🎓 Education & Training Centres

Minimum criteria

To be accepted into our buyer matching programme, your business should meet the following:

  • Operating in the UAE for 3 or more years
  • Generating AED 500,000 or more in annual revenue
  • Financial records available (audited or managed accounts)
  • Clear, undisputed ownership structure
  • Owner or authorised representative initiating contact
  • No active legal disputes affecting the business
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Your intent to sell stays private.

When staff, clients, or competitors learn a business is for sale, value erodes and operations are disrupted. Our entire process is built around preventing that.

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No Public Listings

We never advertise your business on any marketplace or public channel. Buyers are identified and approached directly.

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NDA Before Every Introduction

Every prospective buyer signs a non-disclosure agreement before receiving any information about your business or identity.

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Pre-Qualified Buyers Only

We screen buyers on financial capacity and genuine intent. We do not waste your time with unqualified enquiries.

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You Stay in Control

No offers are presented without your approval. You decide which buyers to meet and can pause the process at any time.

What sellers want to know.

These are the questions we hear most from business owners considering an exit. If something is not covered here, reach out directly.

Have a specific question?

[email protected]

SellSouk manages fully off-market sale processes. We never list your business publicly. We identify and approach qualified buyers from our curated network, protecting your staff, clients, and operations throughout.

Most transactions we facilitate complete within 3 to 9 months, depending on business size and complexity. Our pre-vetted buyer network typically moves faster than traditional public listing processes.

Formal audited accounts are preferred but not always required at the initial stage. We can work with management accounts or bank statements to establish a preliminary valuation and test buyer interest before committing to a full process.

UAE business valuations typically apply a multiple to EBITDA, adjusted for sector, asset base, customer concentration, and growth trajectory. Following your intake we provide a preliminary valuation range based on current buyer appetite in your sector.

Our network includes UAE and GCC-based family offices, private equity firms, strategic corporate acquirers, and high-net-worth individuals actively seeking established businesses. All are pre-qualified on financial capacity before any introduction is made.

None. The intake assessment and initial eligibility review are completely free. Our fees are success-based and discussed in full before any buyer matching commences — no surprises.

Start your exit assessment.

Tell us about your business. All information is held in strict confidence. We will review and respond within 2 business days.

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Completely Confidential

Your details are never shared with anyone without your explicit consent.

Fast Response

A member of our team will review and respond within 2 business days.

No Commitment Required

The assessment is free with no obligation to proceed at any stage.

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Honest Eligibility Check

If your business is not the right fit, we will tell you clearly and explain why.

About You
Step 1 of 3 · Your contact information

🔒 All information is strictly confidential

About Your Business
Step 2 of 3 · Business details

🔒 All information is strictly confidential

Your Exit Plans
Step 3 of 3 · Final details

🔒 Your submission is encrypted and confidential

Thank you for reaching out.

Based on your responses, your business does not currently meet the minimum criteria for our programme. We typically work with businesses operating for 3+ years and generating AED 500,000+ annually.


This is not a reflection on your business — simply the requirements of our buyer network. Please reconnect once these thresholds are met, or email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Assessment Received

Your submission is confidential and has been received securely. A member of our team will review your profile and be in touch within 2 business days.


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About SellSouk

An initiative by QQ Advisory Limited

SellSouk is operated by QQ Advisory Limited, a licensed consultancy registered in Masdar City Free Zone, Abu Dhabi (Licence No. MC 13420). QQ Advisory specialises in off-market business transactions and investment advisory, connecting business owners with qualified buyers and investors across the UAE and GCC. qqadvisory.com