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ICV advisory: understand and improve your In-Country Value score
Your In-Country Value (ICV) score reflects how much of your spending, workforce and investment stays in the UAE, and government entities and many large companies weigh it in tenders. We help you understand how your score is built, prepare the financial data the certification needs, and plan realistic improvements. Certificates are issued by approved certification bodies, not by us.
Who needs ICV advisory?
- Suppliers bidding for government and large-company tenders
- Manufacturers and contractors renewing their ICV certificate
- Companies whose score dropped or was lower than expected
How do we help improve your ICV score?
- Score baselineWe review your audited financials and the inputs behind your current score.
- Certification dataWe organise the schedules and evidence the certification body asks for.
- Improvement planWe identify practical levers, such as local sourcing, Emiratisation and investment, and their likely effect.
What is outside our scope?
- We do not issue ICV certificates.
- We do not guarantee a score; the certification body decides.
Valorin is an independent advisory and consulting firm.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues the ICV certificate?
Certification bodies approved under the UAE national ICV programme. Valorin prepares you for the process; it does not issue certificates.
Why does the ICV score matter?
Government entities and many large companies use ICV scores when evaluating tenders, so a higher score can improve your position.
How long does it take to improve a score?
Some changes, such as better data, show up at the next certification. Structural changes, such as local sourcing or hiring, take longer.
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Muhammad Imran, ACMA
Founder and Managing Director · 20+ years in finance
You work directly with the founder, from the first meeting to delivery. Valorin Finance & Advisory LLC, licence no. 2644595.01. About us
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Share your last certificate or the tender you are targeting. We'll tell you where the score can realistically move.