Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) are gaining popularity. What's not to like?!

  • Fair market value sale for founder
  • Zero capital gains tax payable
  • Tax-free profit share for staff

Go EO Chartered Tax Advisers help you with the whole EOT transition process efficiently and affordably.

Over 30 EOT sales completed to date, with more in the pipeline.

Best rated EOT adviser for small UK companies

  • Google
    His advice and support has been simply indispensable.
    David Perkins
  • Google
    If you are considering the EOT route for your business and need assistance, I recommend Go EO without hesitation or qualification.
    Chris Lawrenson
  • Google
    Chris was very efficient, professional, patient and took the time to carefully explain any queries that I raised and went to great lengths to ensure all points were understood.
    Alister Walters
  • Google
    Experts in the EOT field. Highly recommended.
    Bill Whitfield
  • Google
    Chris and the team are absolutely fantastic. They made the process of making my company an EOT incredibly easy.
    Tom Farmery
  • Google
    I would recommend Go EO as a cost effective way to sell your company into Employee Ownership.
    Mike Frizzell
  • Google
    What could have been a long, costly process was in fact a very simple and stress free experience.
    Nicki Matthews
  • Google
    The process has been quick and frustration-free, and Go EO's fees are highly competitive.
    Kingfisher Funerals
  • Google
    Chris and Laura transformed the whole EOT transition process from the complex, prohibitively costly experience that some solicitors described, to the smooth, straightforward process that the government website says it should be.
    John Michell
  • Google
    Great work from Chris and Laura. Very professional and helped us achieve our goal of transitioning to an EOT.
    George Burr
  • Google
    Chris is incredibly knowledgeable, conscientious and helpful when it comes to advising on employee ownership projects.
    Oliver Twentyman
  • Google
    Extremely pleased with the process and outcome. Chris was hugely supportive and instrumental in getting us over the line.
    Alan Sanders

Common reasons founders want to sell to an EOT

  • Share responsibility

    Pass real responsibility to senior staff. It's not just profits that come with ownership, it's responsibility too.

  • Share rewards

    Share profits with the workforce. Staff are less likely to be "downsized" in an EOT sale than a trade sale.

  • Stay involved

    Want to remain part of it? You have more scope to work in the business post EOT sale.

  • Culture retention

    Retain the ethics/culture/brand of the business. No external party taking over to change things.

  • Tax savings

    Zero tax on sale proceeds, and tax free element to staff profit shares. Can sweeten the deal for everyone!

Common reasons against going Employee Owned

  • Staff up to it/up for it

    Do senior staff have the desire or capability to run the business?

  • Need cash ASAP

    If you personally need lots of money, ASAP, then the prolonged payout from an EOT sale may not be viable.

  • Business not profitable

    Companies can be valuable without profits (e.g. typical Silicon Valley start-up). With no profit, the founder won't be paid.