Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) explained
We explain what share incentive plans are, how they work and how they’re different to share option schemes.
How to give out shares and share options in your startup
Find out the best way to distribute equity to investors and your team, and the tax implications to consider.
S431 and NIC tax elections: what are these forms for share option holders?
You might sign these tax elections if you run a company share option scheme or if you’re granted options. We explain wha...
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 r...
Share options explained for employees
We explain how share options work for employees. Vesting, exercise, how much your options might be worth, when to sell y...
5 min readWhen 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...
11 min readShare 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...
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...
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...
Startup equity: how much to give employees
What you need to know about how much startup equity to give employees, advisors and founders in the UK. Read the guide.
