If you have considered employee ownership as a route, start with the numbers.
Employee Ownership Ireland has a free CGT comparison calculator. It shows what Capital Gains Tax could look like under different sale options, including an Employee Ownership Trust. Many owners say this is the first time succession has felt concrete rather than theoretical.
Check the calculator here:
https://employeeownershipireland.com/eoi-cgt-comparison-calculator/
What else is available?
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Fully funded feasibility studies for eligible NI businesses
- Funded by government
- Delivered by advisors with direct NI manufacturing experience
The study tests whether employee ownership suits your business. It looks at structure, finance, leadership, and long-term viability. You get clarity before you commit to anything.
Why this matters
- Succession decisions shape your workforce, legacy, and value
- Waiting until exit pressure builds limits your options
- Early knowledge gives you control and time
Many manufacturing owners explore EO five to ten years before exit.
Some proceed.
Some do not.
All value understanding what succession really looks like for their company.
If you have ever asked, “What happens to the business after me?”
This is a practical place to start.