What are the advantages of an EOT for the selling shareholders?

Thinking About Selling Your Business? Discover the Benefits of an EOT (Employee Ownership Trust)

In this video, Terry Moore, Partner in the Corporate team at Myerson Solicitors, answers the most frequently asked questions about Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs), a growing and highly effective structure for business succession and business sale in the UK.

Whether you are a business owner exploring succession planning, a shareholder considering your exit strategy, or simply want to understand the tax and operational implications of transitioning to an employee-owned business (EOB), this video offers clear and practical insights.

🔍 What you will learn in this video:

What is an EOT and how does it work?
Key advantages for selling shareholders, including 100% Capital Gains Tax relief
Benefits of employee ownership for the company and its workforce
The role of trustees and how the trust is structured and managed
Disadvantages and common pitfalls to be aware of for both shareholders and employees
Funding options and transaction structure when selling to an EOT
Why an EOT can be a powerful alternative to a third-party business sale

⚖️ Myerson is a leading, employee-owned law firm based in Manchester with a full-service corporate law practice. We advise UK and international clients on complex legal matters including:

Share sales and acquisitions
Exit planning for shareholders
Implementation of EOT and EOB structures
Governance, trustee appointments, and succession strategy

📢 Who should watch this video?

Company owners considering succession options
Corporate advisers and accountants
Shareholders planning a future business exit
HR professionals and employee representatives exploring employee ownership models

💡 If you are considering a move to an EOT or want to better understand your options, our specialist team is here to support you with trusted, transparent legal advice.

📞 Get in touch with Myerson’s Corporate team today:
https://www.myerson.co.uk/sectors/cor...

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https://www.myerson.co.uk/news-insights

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