ESOP Feasibility Study Reimbursement
Supports Iowa employers exploring employee ownership through feasibility study reimbursement for transition planning.
The ESOP Feasibility Study Reimbursement Program is administered by the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) to assist Iowa businesses in exploring a transition to employee ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The programme reimburses 50% of the costs of a completed ESOP feasibility study, up to a maximum reimbursement of $25,000. Reimbursement is disbursed in two stage…
Reimbursement of up to 50% of ESOP feasibility study costs (maximum $25,000) for Iowa corporations exploring a transition to employee ownership.
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