A Decision Guide
Choosing the Right Employee Ownership Structure for Your Business.
Summary
This introductory guide offers business owners a starting point for exploring three forms of broad-based employee ownership: ESOPs, worker cooperatives, and Employee Ownership Trusts. It highlights a few initial considerations, including exit timeline, desired post-sale involvement, tax priorities, governance preferences, and company size. The guide provides a high-level comparison to help owners begin identifying which options may be worth exploring further. It is intended as a first step before consulting with specialized advisors and conducting a more detailed feasibility assessment.
