Most people will have heard of share options and have an idea that they can be a great inspiration. They are indeed, and better still put no demand on your cash flow.
Read moreTo remain qualifying for EMI options that have been granted, an employee must commit at least 25 hours per week of working time to a company, or the company pays the employee for at least 75% of their total weekly working time (including self-employment). We have been waiting for HMRC to confirm whether time on Covid-19 furlough would count towards the required working time, or whether furloughing would disqualify EMI options.
Read moreIn the budget today, the Chancellor retains entrepreneur's relief but chops the allowance
Read moreEMI share options are the best way to incentivise employees by giving them a real stake in a company.
Read moreI admit that I am obviously a bit biased as we focus on employee share schemes as the core of our business. But the new platform approach is something I wanted to look at so that I could decide on whether we set up our own platform and whether it would really add value for clients.
Read moreWe have just published a set of new videos covering all aspects of EMI option schemes
Read moreLearn the six key benefits of EMI share options
Read moreOctober budget doubled the period to 24 months
Read moreHM Treasury has just confirmed that the Commission has approved the ‘prolongation’ of EMI
Read moreCritical issue with EMI currently in that the scheme requires approval under the EU state aid provisions
Read moreSome useful points on the legal stuff for EMI
Read moreThe Government has enhanced investment limits but HMRC wants more info for advance assurances
Read moreWith the Brexit nightmare looming, here is some help for getting your business in shape
Read moreQuestions such as the type of configuration you want for your option scheme, for example who should get share options, how many each, and when they can actually buy the shares.
Read moreCheck the eligibility rules for the company and the employees
Read more'Growth Shares' can be used in situations where a company is not eligible for an EMI share option scheme
Read more This blog covers how to structure your EMI options scheme in terms of when the employees can actually buy their shares.
An EMI option scheme is by far the most beneficial tax-advantaged share option arrangement for an employee. These are what I believe to be their five key benefits
Read moreIt's amazing what a share option scheme can do to help motivate key employees
Read moreSome key changes all companies should be aware of
Read morePotentially boring but also very important, this needs implementing by April
Read moreThis is a short overview of the key general duties of board directors.
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