Use the actual agreement and relevant evidence of the business and rights being acquired.
Distinguish value from performance
A valuation can be context without proving future revenue or every eligibility condition. Keep estimates and actual operations clearly separated.
Formation documents for each entity in the chain, share registers and certificates, executed transfer agreements, the shareholders' agreement, board minutes recording appointments, and citizenship evidence for the individuals at the top. Multi-period financial statements showing a growth trend, signed or pending client contracts, and a business plan with revenue projections tied to specific, named scaffolding opportunities. For employment savings, include records that show earnings and accumulation; for a sale, connect ownership, sale agreement, proceeds, and deposit; for a gift, identify the donor’s lawful source and the transfer terms; for a loan, explain collateral and repayment responsibility. Gather the lease or letter of intent for premises, supplier quotes and terms, equipment purchase or repair commitments, hiring plans with wage assumptions, and any customer contracts transferring with the business. The first proves the business exists and earns: tax returns as filed, monthly revenue by trip type, deposits already taken for next season, the guides' payroll and their licences, and a fixed-asset list with titles for each boat, motor and trailer. Bank records tracing funds from their lawful origin to the enterprise, the purchase agreement, escrow terms, loan documents identifying what secures each borrowing, and receipts for expenditure already made all speak to commitment.