Published on 16 September 2026

Last Updated on 16 September 2026

What is a share plan health check?

A health check is a review of an existing share plan covering both legislative and operational compliance. It looks at:

  • tax legislation, including HMRC notifications and approvals;
  • company law, including how the scheme rules interact with the Articles and any shareholder or investment agreements;
  • corporate governance guidelines, standards and shareholder permissions;
  • scheme procedures and documentation;
  • all HMRC annual returns, trust tax returns and other statutory reporting.

Find out more about health checks and ongoing compliance.