In the budget today, the Chancellor retains entrepreneur's relief but chops the allowance

EMI share options are the best way to incentivise employees by giving them a real stake in a company.

I 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.

We have just published a set of new videos covering all aspects of EMI option schemes

Learn the six key benefits of EMI share options

Understand the basics of share options

October budget doubled the period to 24 months

HM Treasury has just confirmed that the Commission has approved the ‘prolongation’ of EMI

Critical issue with EMI currently in that the scheme requires approval under the EU state aid provisions

What makes an entrepreneur?

Some useful points on the legal stuff for EMI

The Government has enhanced investment limits but HMRC wants more info for advance assurances

With the Brexit nightmare looming, here is some help for getting your business in shape

Questions 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.

Check the eligibility rules for the company and the employees

'Growth Shares' can be used in situations where a company is not eligible for an EMI share option scheme

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

It's amazing what a share option scheme can do to help motivate key employees

Some key changes all companies should be aware of

Potentially boring but also very important, this needs implementing by April

This is a short overview of the key general duties of board directors.

Looking to incentivise your staff? There is a large choice of share and option schemes available.

EIS and SEIS encourage investors to support growing businesses, and they're increasingly popular