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Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Benefits for Employees

In this article, we are going to discuss the benefits to employees of a company owned by an EOT, compared to a more traditional limited company or partnership. What does being in an EOT mean for an employee? Employees of a trading company (or group) owned by an EOT do...

Charities set to receive £31m from Dormant Assets

Hundreds of charities and social enterprises across the UK are set to receive a share of tied up and forgotten accounts worth millions. There is £800m worth of dormant assets and the government has recently announced how £76m of these assets will be distributed. The...

Trustees and their role in an Employee Ownership Trust
Trustees and their role in an Employee Ownership Trust

Who are the trustees of an employee ownership trust? The trustees are the directors of the corporate trustee company which holds the shares in the trading company/group. Their role is to ensure that the company is being managed (by the directors of the trading...

Employee Ownership “Dividends”
Employee Ownership “Dividends”

How are profits distributed following EOT ownership? EOT’s are a form of indirect company ownership and as such dividends would not get paid directly to employees should they become payable. When profits and cashflow allow, a contribution can be made to the trust...

VAT Recovery on Aircraft

We have helped a number of businesses and individuals with the purchase of aircraft determining the best way to make the purchase in order to recover the VAT and to manage personal and corporate taxes. It’s fair to say HMRC can be skeptical about the position, but...

Employee Ownership Trust Disadvantages

Disadvantages of EOTs for business owners EOTs are still a relatively modern concept and one which may seem quite overwhelming to some business owners. If not structured correctly, an EOT disposal could see exiting business owners waiting too long for their...

HLB named in the top 10 accounting networks in the world
HLB named in the top 10 accounting networks in the world

Hawsons is a member of HLB International, a global network of independent advisory and accounting firms. We are proud to announce that HLB international has reached 10th position in the International Accounting Bulletin’s global ranking. Yesterday HLB published their...

Business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Business in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The middle east has become a desirable place to set up business. It has a world class infrastructure as well as a welcoming tax environment and efficient processes and procedures. The United Arab Emirates is a young country, established on 2 December 1971,  combining...

Spring Budget 2023
Spring Budget 2023

Spring Budget 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered a ‘Budget for Growth’ after the Office for Budget Responsibility forecast a stronger than expected performance from the UK economy this year with inflation continuing to fall. Driving business investment The...

Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) Benefits for Employees

In this article, we are going to discuss the benefits to employees of a company owned by an EOT, compared to a more traditional limited company or partnership. What does being in an EOT mean for an employee? Employees of a trading company (or group) owned by an EOT do...

Charities set to receive £31m from Dormant Assets

Hundreds of charities and social enterprises across the UK are set to receive a share of tied up and forgotten accounts worth millions. There is £800m worth of dormant assets and the government has recently announced how £76m of these assets will be distributed. The...

Trustees and their role in an Employee Ownership Trust
Trustees and their role in an Employee Ownership Trust

Who are the trustees of an employee ownership trust? The trustees are the directors of the corporate trustee company which holds the shares in the trading company/group. Their role is to ensure that the company is being managed (by the directors of the trading...