Finance Act 2025: What HMRC’s New Guidance Means for EOT Transactions
HMRC has issued updated Guidance following changes to Employee Ownership Trusts (EOTs) introduced in the Finance Act 2025. While some welcome clarifications have been provided, key uncertainties remain—particularly around funding, trustee independence, and partial sales. In this post, we explore the implications of the Guidance and highlight the potential tax risks that companies and sellers should be aware of when navigating EOT transactions under the new rules.
14/05/2025