Brewdog administrators report £489,000 owed to staff and £2.4 million VAT debt

Administrators overseeing the recent insolvency have disclosed that the company owes approximately £489,000 in staff wages and holiday pay, alongside a further £2.4 million in unpaid value‑added tax (VAT) to HM Revenue & Customs. The figures were revealed in the administrators’ initial report, highlighting the scale of the outstanding liabilities as the business enters formal administration.

The unpaid wage and holiday entitlements represent the primary financial claim for the company's employees, while the VAT arrears constitute a significant debt to the tax authority. Creditors, including HMRC, will be assessed in accordance with the statutory hierarchy, and the administrators will seek to realise assets to satisfy the obligations where possible. The process is expected to continue over the coming weeks as the administrators evaluate options for restructuring, sale, or liquidation.