How much does a 409A valuation cost?
409.AI 409A valuation reports use published flat tiers by capital raised, starting at $899, with a draft in 24 hours. Independent firms typically quote $3,000–$10,000+ per report and cap-table platforms bundle 409As into subscriptions around $2,000–$3,500+ per year.
409.AI published pricing
| Capital raised | 409A report price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $999k | $899 |
| $1M – $5M | $1,249 |
| $5M – $10M | $1,749 |
| $10M – $20M | $2,999 |
| $20M+ | $3,499 |
Standard delivery is 7 business days with the draft in 24 hours. Express delivery (1 business day) is a flat $500 add-on, and a QSBS attestation letter can be bundled for $500.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 409A valuation cost?
409.AI 409A valuation reports start at $899 USD. Pricing is tiered by how much capital your company has raised, and current pricing is shown on the pricing page.
How long does a 409A valuation take?
409.AI delivers a draft report in about 24 hours after intake is complete. The final expert-reviewed report is delivered in 7 business days on the standard timeline, with 1 or 3 business day express delivery available as an add-on.
What if I need audit defence?
Audit defence is available for an hourly fee of USD $175/hr. In this scenario, you would work directly with one of our valuation experts to complete the audit components together.
Why do 409A prices vary so much between providers?
The valuation work is similar; the business models are not. Independent firms price bespoke analyst time, cap-table platforms price the 409A into a subscription, and 409.AI prices the report itself with a technology-assisted workflow and expert review. Complexity (capital raised, share classes) moves price within each model.
What does a cheap 409A actually cost?
A valuation that does not hold up costs far more than it saved: failed safe-harbor reliance exposes employees to immediate income inclusion plus a 20% additional federal tax, and acquirers re-diligence weak valuations during M&A. The report must be defensible — cheap and defensible is the combination to insist on.