Team celebrating together at sunset

    A Better Exit.
    A Stronger Future.

    Move to employee ownership with meaningful capital gains tax relief, long-term business continuity, and expert guidance at every step.

    50%
    CGT Relief
    6-9 Months
    Average Completion
    Employee Buy-In,
    Built In

    Why Choose an Employee Ownership Trust?

    Transform your business exit into an employee-empowering succession story with meaningful tax benefits. Work with a specialist to model the 50% CGT relief and your payable tax.

    50% CGT Relief

    Benefit from 50% Capital Gains Tax relief on the sale to an EOT, with the balance taxable at applicable CGT rates.

    Motivated Team

    Transform your employees into motivated owners who are invested in the business success.

    Business Continuity

    Ensure your business legacy continues with the team that helped build it.

    Fast & Certain Sale

    Complete the sale in as little as 4 months with virtually guaranteed completion.

    Common Business Exit Challenges - Solved

    Traditional business sales face numerous obstacles. EOTs provide elegant solutions.

    ✗
    Succession Issues
    ✓
    Family members don't want to run the business? Sell to your dedicated team instead.
    ✗
    Buyer Issues
    ✓
    No need to find external buyers - your EOT represents your trusted employees.
    ✗
    Timing Issues
    ✓
    No lengthy negotiations with third parties - streamlined 4-month process.
    ✗
    Uncertainty Issues
    ✓
    Virtually guaranteed sale once valuations are set and HMRC clearance obtained.
    ✗
    Tax Issues
    ✓
    50% Capital Gains Tax relief reduces your tax liability compared to traditional sales. Plan for CGT on the remaining gain with specialist support.

    Our EOT Implementation Process

    A streamlined, expert-guided journey from consultation to completion in just 4 months.

    Post-Budget 2025: 50% CGT relieved; remaining 50% taxable, specialist modelling recommended
    ✓ Virtually Guaranteed Completion
    ✓ 50% CGT Relief Available
    1
    Phase 1

    Initial eligibility assessment and business valuation

    Week 1-2
    2
    Phase 2

    HMRC clearance application and approval

    Week 2-4
    3
    Phase 3

    EOT structure setup and legal documentation

    Week 4-8
    4
    Phase 4

    Employee communication and engagement

    Week 8-12
    5
    Phase 5

    Completion and funds transfer

    Week 12-16

    Ready to Explore Employee Ownership?

    Book a free consultation to discuss whether an Employee Ownership Trust is the right exit strategy for your business, or download our comprehensive guide.

    We'll quantify the 50% relief and your payable CGT

    Trusted by businesses like yours

    Hear from clients who've worked with Lexmore.

    “Knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive”

    I've had an excellent experience working with Fabien. He has been taking care of my R&D project, and throughout the entire process he has been knowledgeable, professional, and incredibly responsive.

    Mirko Borri2026

    Is Your Business Ready for an EOT?

    Most successful UK businesses are eligible. Here's what we look for:

    Profitable UK trading company
    Strong management team in place
    Business can operate without day-to-day owner involvement
    Employees committed to the business success
    Clear business processes and systems
    Strong market position and customer base

    Start your EOT succession journey today

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