Promised you a Miracle - recent case on ER
We translate the tedious legal jargon for you in a case about entrepreneurs relief
When ordinary shares are not ordinary
We published a blog on a couple who were able to benefit from entrepreneurs’ relief because
McDonnell, May and Employee Ownership
What does the Labour Party’s announcement mean for employee ownership?
Getting your share plan right. Step 3. Valuation
It's important that you have a clear idea of what your shares are worth at the outset.
Is the law an ass with employee share plans?
There are certain legal requirements that company directors, in particular, need to know
Tribunal ruling on director loan accounts
The First Tier Tribunal has ruled director loan accounts written off were taxable as ….
Reports show EMI options hit record high
Employee ownership, and in particular EMI schemes are at their most popular level ever.
HMRC's crucial step into the future for EMI schemes
Today we received an email from HMRC agreeing a valuation for an EMI share scheme...
What IS an employee (this is not a silly question!)
If you’re running an employee share scheme is it always obvious who your employees are?
The dog ate my share plan return and other excuses
HMRC are not known for accepting excuses for late filing of your share scheme annual returns
Corporate Finance Associate vacancies
We are seeking two Corporate Finance Associates with a minimum of 3 years’ experience
When an EMI scheme won't work - the alternative
EMI is a great employee share scheme, but don't forget the tax advantaged CSOP
Getting your share plan right - how much is too much?
How do you work out how much to give away under your share plan or option scheme....
Performance Targets - be careful what you wish for
Performance targets are a common feature in share plans, but are they really necessary?
Share plan return time is rapidly approaching
As we approach the end of the tax year our Operations Team start to think about share plan returns
Age discrimination and employee share plans
It may be appropriate for employers to discriminate based on age, but only in certain circumstances
Your share plan – get the first step right
We recently published an outline checklist for putting in place a share plan. Step one on that…
Directors' discretion - be sure to handle with care
Many private companies are keen to implement a flexible share scheme and will frequently choose a…
Save our Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)!
If you have the choice of an HMRC tax advantaged Company Share Option Plan (CSOP) or an...
New SAYE & SIP limits – impact on CSOP
One of the more welcome announcements from HMRC recently was the increase in limits for...