EMI or Unapproved Share Option Scheme – which is best?
Tax advantaged EMI scheme, or a more flexible Unapproved scheme? We explain the differences and how to decide which is right for your company.
Startup advisor shares: How much equity should you give your advisor?
As a general rule, early stage startups compensate advisors with 1% equity in the company. But this amount varies accord...
For employees: share options explained
We explain how share options work for employees. Vesting, exercise, how much your options might be worth, when to sell y...
When is the right time to set up an EMI option scheme?
How well developed does a startup need to be to consider an EMI scheme? Most founders understand the power of offering...
Share options explained: the essential guide for UK startups
Want to offer your team equity in your company? Our guide covers the facts about share options: how and when to set up a...
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What are Unapproved share options?
Unapproved share options are the more flexible, but less tax-advantageous, way to grant equity to your team. Find out ho...
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UK report 2023: How does your share option scheme compare?
Find out how startups structure their option schemes in this report by our experts. Read insights and analysis based on...
Tax implications of share option schemes: here’s what you need to know
Understand tax on share options for UK companies and employees for EMI and Unapproved options on grant, exercise and sal...
How much does an EMI option scheme cost?
SeedLegals slashes the cost of setting up an EMI share option scheme. You can create an option scheme online for just £1...
How to give share options to your overseas employees
Want to reward your overseas employees with share options but don’t know how? We explain how UK companies can give share...
How to get back unallocated options when you sell your company
When you sell your company, if there are unallocated shares in your option pool, how do you make sure you get them back?...
Milestone vesting: What it is and how to set it up
With milestone vesting, you grant shares in your company when pre-established criteria is met. Find out how you can use...
Giving share options to customers and social media influencers
Companies usually give share options to employees and advisors, but sometimes they also like to incentivise customers an...
