LegalVision’s Startup Manual is essential reading material for any startup founder looking to launch and grow a successful startup.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\nDownload Now<\/a> <\/section>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n Most high-growth startups will operate an employee share scheme<\/a>. Offering team members equity in the company can help bridge the gap between the startup salary and an equivalent corporate salary. A share scheme is also a great way to ensure your employees feel like they have a real ownership stake in the business. It can also align their interests with those of the business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Most employee share schemes operate by giving employees the option to acquire shares in the future rather than issuing shares directly. There are also different types of share schemes<\/a>, which come with different tax advantages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is the most common share scheme in the UK. This is because it has the most advantages from a tax perspective. If your company and the employee qualify, EMI schemes are the most beneficial and flexible to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The EMI scheme is only available to companies with a permanent establishment in the UK. This is typically a UK company, which could be either a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The company issuing the options must be independent. This considers the shareholding of any individuals associated with the corporate shareholder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, your business must:<\/p>\n\n\n\nEmployee Share Schemes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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