Your client cannot afford to make the customary inflation-linked increases to staff salaries this year. However, they are keen to reward their employees in some way. Why might a share incentive plan
be a good alternative?
Published 23.02.2022
One of your clients operates an option scheme for its key employees. However, there is some discontent as the share price is currently below the exercise price. What can you suggest that could help?
Published 22.12.2017
One of your audit clients has experienced a sustained period of growth and has now approached you for advice on bringing in key employees as shareholders. Why might the company share option plan
(CSOP) be a good idea?
Published 20.12.2016
One of your clients has just about kept their business afloat with a skeleton staff during the coronavirus crisis. However, they now have a serious cash-flow issue. How might using share incentives
help?
Published 27.08.2020
A client is looking to set up a share option plan for their employees and is particularly interested in finding out more about the company share option plan (CSOP) following an announcement that it
is to be expanded. What are the advantages of using a CSOP, and when is it most appropriate?
Published 15.11.2022
One of your clients is a company with a niche business activity, and does not qualify for the tax-advantaged share schemes. The client wants to use a share incentive to retain a key manager. How can
unpaid share capital provide a neat solution?
Published 06.01.2022
Your client wants to retain and incentivise a key member of staff. You have discussed the enterprise management incentive, but the company’s trade is excluded under the legislation. What alternative
can offer the same benefits?
Published 29.08.2019
A client is interested in offering key members of staff the chance to become employee shareholders as an incentive for them to work hard. But is this likely to be beneficial to the client and how
should the shares be valued?
Published 23.06.2014
A client’s employee exercised share options at a price of £10,000. The client is expecting a corporation tax deduction of £10,000. However, they have informed you they used a net settled arrangement.
Why is this a problem?
Published 27.02.2024
Your client is a company that usually pays an annual cash bonus to its key employees. However, the CEO has asked whether using share-based remuneration would be better given the current economic
outlook. What are the tax implications?
Published 14.12.2022