What is an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT)? An EBT is a discretionary trust established by the employer, which, for example, could hold shares in the company for the benefit of a certain group of employees, former employees, and some relatives and dependants – known as...
How do I set up an employee ownership trust? Below is a typical timeline of events that would be required when transitioning to employee ownership. The exact timings of each stage differ from business to business, but based on previous transactions, it is not unusual...
An employee ownership trust (EOT) is a trust that acquires shares in a company and holds them on behalf of the employees. It is an increasingly popular exit strategy for shareholders which offers attractive tax incentives and peace of mind over the future of the...
sac@hawsons.co.uk aaronhemmington@hawsons.co.uk Autumn Budget 2025 SummaryChancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves set out tax-raising measures worth up to £26 billion in the Autumn Budget on 26 November 2025. The increases will be achieved through a range of...
pjw@hawsons.co.uk 0114 266 7141If you’re a business owner, investor, or part of a family with significant assets, you may be considering how best to protect and pass on your wealth. Family Investment Companies (FICs) are an increasingly popular option for those...
ss@hawsons.co.ukHawsons Wealth Management welcomes Chartered Financial Planner Ben Peacock to the team We are pleased to announce that Ben Peacock has joined Hawsons Wealth Management as a Financial Adviser. Ben brings with him more than seven years of experience from...
cmb@hawsons.co.uk For periods commencing on or after 1 January 2026, FRS 102, the accounting standard used by most unlisted companies in the UK, is being significantly updated. Early adoption is permitted, although we have seen very few examples of this. The two...
Hawsons Corporate Finance team have advised Derbyshire Care Group Limited on its recent acquisition of three care homes: Spion Kop, Francis House, and Saint Elkas. These acquisitions support the owner’s continued growth strategy in the care sector, expanding its...
The Hawsons Corporate Finance team have advised the shareholders of ICE Plumbing & Water Services Ltd on its successful sale to HSL Compliance, a leading provider of legal and regulatory water safety services in the UK. This strategic acquisition aligns two...
aaronhemmington@hawsons.co.uk For most owner managed businesses, deciding what to do with company profits is a familiar and recurring challenge. Whether you are looking to extract profits for yourself, reinvest in your business or planning for the future, having a...
With the festive period now approaching, we are often asked by employers about the tax treatment of providing a staff Christmas party or giving Christmas gifts to employees. Here is a quick reminder of the rules for the tax year 2025/26.STAFF PARTIES What Christmas...
The government has announced a significant shift in the inheritance tax on pensions, with new rules set to take effect from 6 April 2027. These changes will alter the inheritance tax treatment of pension savings and could have a notable impact on estate and financial...