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?
Your first two hours of audit support are free. Beyond that, audit defence is available for an hourly fee of USD $175/hr, working 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.