Venezuela's Appraisal Market Leader · Est. 1984
Accepting International Clients

The Appraisal Firm That Shell, Chevron & ConocoPhillips Trust in Venezuela.

If you are investing, acquiring, or lending against Venezuelan assets, you need an appraisal that your auditors, your bank, and your board will accept without question. For 40+ years, Abecir has been that firm.

40

Years Operating

500+

Major Clients Served

#1

Market Leader · Venezuela

100%

National Coverage
Trusted by Venezuela's most consequential organizations

Chevron

Energy

Shell

Energy

ConocoPhillips

Energy

Eni

Energy

SLB · Schlumberger

Oilfield Services

Citibank

Banking

Banco Santander

Banking

CAF

Development Bank

FDIC

US Federal Agency

Pfizer

Pharmaceuticals

Firestone

Industrial

Goodyear

Industrial

Banco Mercantil

Banking

BBVA Provincial

Banking

Hotel Tamanaco

Hospitality

Caracas Country Club

Private Club

About Abecir

Venezuela's Most Trusted Name in Valuation

ABECIR C.A. was built because financial institutions needed asset valuations they could actually defend — to regulators, auditors, and credit committees. That demand for rigor has defined us for over four decades.

When the world's largest energy companies needed on-the-ground appraisals in Venezuela, they called Abecir. When embassies needed valuations for diplomatic property, they called Abecir.

"If the appraisal will be challenged — by a regulator, a counterparty, or a court — you need Abecir's name on it."
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Nationally & Municipally Accredited

Active legal credentials recognized by Venezuelan authorities. Reports hold standing in courts and financial audits.

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International Standards — IVS 2022 & USPAP

Our methodology meets the requirements of US lenders, PE firms, and international institutional investors.

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Accepted by Every Major Venezuelan Bank

Mercantil, Banesco, BBVA Provincial, Bancaribe, BNC, Citibank, Banco Santander — all rely on Abecir.

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Industrial Cost Intelligence

Backed by Fiamog C.A. and Transamericana de Ingeniería — real-time industrial cost data no desk appraiser can replicate.

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Nationwide On-Site Deployment

Our teams inspect assets anywhere in Venezuela. No remote estimates.

Market Context

Venezuela Is Open for Business Again

Sanctions relaxations, renewed oil agreements, and dollarization have reopened Venezuela's economy to foreign capital. US and international firms are actively re-entering.

$20B+

Oil Sector Active

40+

Years in This Market

100%

Reports Bank-Accepted

3

Global Oil Majors Served

Risk Management

What an Unreliable Appraisal Costs

  • Overpayment: Inflated valuations are the most common trap for foreign acquirers entering Venezuela.
  • Financing rejected: Venezuelan banks reject appraisals from firms without recognized institutional standing.
  • Audit failure: Reports that cannot survive US auditor scrutiny create liability for your fund or entity.
  • Legal standing: If asset ownership is disputed, your appraisal is your primary evidence in Venezuelan court.
  • No second chance: In Venezuela's current environment, errors in due diligence compound quickly.
What We Appraise

Valuation Services

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Industrial & Manufacturing

Machinery, production lines, warehouses, factories, and full industrial complexes.

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Commercial Real Estate

Office towers, retail centers, mixed-use properties across Caracas and all Venezuelan states.

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Residential Property

Loan collateral, acquisition due diligence, and estate settlements.

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Business & Going Concern

Enterprise value, intangibles, goodwill, and brand valuation for M&A and investor due diligence.

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Energy & Infrastructure

Oil & gas infrastructure, pipelines, power generation. Proven track record with Shell, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Eni, and SLB.

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Diplomatic & Embassy

Appraisals for diplomatic missions — maximum accuracy, confidentiality, and international compliance.

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Client Portfolio

Organizations That
Demand Accuracy

Energy
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Banking
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Industrial
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Aviation
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Pharmaceuticals
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Private Clubs
Energy & Oil Services
  • Chevron
  • Shell
  • ConocoPhillips
  • Eni
  • SLB formerly Schlumberger
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International Banking
  • Citibank
  • Banco Santander
  • CAFDevelopment Bank of Latin America
  • FDICFederal Deposit Insurance Corp.
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Venezuelan Banking
  • Banco Mercantil
  • BBVA Provincial
  • Bancaribe
  • BNC
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Industrial & Pharma
  • Pfizer
  • Firestone
  • Goodyear
  • Calox
  • Biotech
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Aviation, Hospitality & Clubs
  • Laser Airline
  • Aeropostal Airline
  • Avensa
  • Hotel Tamanaco
  • Caracas Country Club
  • Valle Arriba Country Club
  • La Lagunita Country Club
What Clients Say

Trusted. Verified. Relied Upon.

★★★★★
"ABECIR provided the most thorough and defensible industrial appraisal we have encountered in Venezuela. Their report passed scrutiny from our New York auditors without a single revision request."
VP Finance · International Energy Corporation
Houston, Texas, USA
★★★★★
"We have worked with ABECIR for over fifteen years across dozens of commercial property appraisals. Their understanding of the Venezuelan market is unmatched."
Credit Risk Director · Major Venezuelan Bank
Caracas, Ve
★★★★★
"When our firm needed independent verification of asset values for a complex Venezuela acquisition, ABECIR's IVS-compliant methodology gave our investment committee the confidence to proceed."
Managing Partner · Private Equity Fund
Miami, Florida, USA
How We Work

From First Call to
Certified Report

Step 01

Scoping Consultation

We establish asset type, investment context, and timeline. For international clients, we align on the standards your auditors require.

Step 02

On-Site Inspection

Accredited engineers inspect the asset anywhere in Venezuela. We document condition, legal status, and technical specifications. No remote estimates.

Step 03

Valuation Analysis

We apply income, cost, and market approaches calibrated to Venezuela's conditions and four decades of proprietary data.

Step 04

Certified Delivery

You receive a legally certified, signed report ready for banks, courts, international investors, or your board.

Common Questions

Questions From
International Investors

Are your reports accepted by US and international banks?
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Can you appraise assets outside of Caracas?
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How do you handle Venezuela's currency situation?
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Are your appraisers legally accredited?
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Start Your Venezuela
Investment on
Solid Ground

Every week you delay is a week your competition moves faster. Abecir is the firm Venezuela's banks, largest employers, and three global oil majors trust. Let's talk.

ABECIR
Contact Abecir

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Conversation

Office
Av. San Juan Bosco, Edificio Torbes
Piso 2, Oficina 31 — Altamira
Chacao, Caracas — Venezuela
Phone
+58 (212) 264-1866
+58 (212) 264-6265
+58 (212) 263-0562
+58 (416) 621-8470
Hours
Monday – Friday · 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venezuela Time (UTC−4)
Monday · 1:11:37 AM — ✗ Closed
Current time · Caracas, Venezuela
For International Inquiries
English-language consultations available. We work directly with US investors, fund managers, M&A teams, and legal counsel.
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