EOT and business exit services
Exit Better does one thing well: getting UK owners out of their business without wrecking what they built. The main route is an Employee Ownership Trust — we’ve structured 87+ of them — with an effective 12% Capital Gains Tax for most qualifying sellers. Fixed fees, clear scope. Pick the service that fits below, or book a free call and we’ll point you at the right one.
Our services
Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) scheme
The full deal: feasibility, valuation, legal setup, telling your team, aftercare. You sell 51% or more to a trust for your employees; the company funds it over time.EOT scheme setupSell your company to employees
The route for owners who know who should inherit the business: the people already running it. We compare an EOT against a management buyout and map what your version looks like.Sell your company to employeesBusiness exit planning
Not sure the EOT is the answer? Exit planning starts with where you are — valuation drivers, timing, tax — and ends with a route you can defend.Business exit planningEmployee-owned firm advisory
Already employee-owned? Trustee advice, trust compliance, bonus schemes up to £3,600 per head tax-free, and repayment monitoring.Employee-owned firm advisoryESOPs and share schemes
EMI, CSOP, SIP and SAYE — for keeping key people without selling the whole company.ESOPs and EMI schemesNew to employee ownership?
Start with the full guide to employee ownership trusts — how they work, who they suit, and what the tax position really is.Read the full guide
Which service do you actually need?
If you want to leave and the team should take over, start with the EOT scheme. If you’re two to five years out and weighing options, start with exit planning. If the business is already employee-owned, you need the advisory service. Still unsure? The 30-second quiz or a free call settles it.
| Your situation | Start here | Tax position |
|---|---|---|
| Ready to sell, team should own it | EOT scheme | 12% effective CGT for most qualifying sellers |
| 2–5 years out, options open | Business exit planning | Route-dependent |
| Want to reward key people, not sell | ESOPs / EMI | Scheme-dependent |
| Already employee-owned | Employee-owned firm advisory | £3,600/yr tax-free bonuses |
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What it costs
Fixed fees, quoted after feasibility — so you know the number before you commit. And if your business isn’t right for an EOT, we’ll tell you. How an EOT unfolds step by step: the EOT process. What it looks like when it works: case studies.
Questions owners ask
How long does an EOT take?
Most EOTs complete in three to six months from feasibility to signed deal. The valuation and legal setup are the long poles; telling the team comes near the end, once the structure is real. A clean, profitable company with good records moves faster.
How much does an EOT cost?
Fixed fee, quoted after feasibility, so you know the number before you commit. The fee scales with complexity — valuation, legal drafting and trustee setup are the main lines. If the business isn’t right for an EOT, we say so at feasibility and you stop there.
Can an EOT be sold later?
Yes — the trustees can sell the company later if it’s right for the beneficiaries. Employees typically share the proceeds, and tax clawbacks can apply in the early years. It’s a safeguard, not the plan.
Want to explore an EOT?
We’ll walk you through the basics. No pressure. No commitments.
- Free call
- Clear advice
- Real numbers
Takes 60 seconds. You’ve got nothing to lose.
Written by Parag Patel | Strategy and Tax Planning Consultant
Parag leads the Exit Better team at JLA Accountants, advising owners on employee ownership, succession and the tax that comes with both.
About the team