There is a wealth of research that shows that sharing a stake in the business has significant benefits and can assist in its growth trajectory. A lot of companies implement share plans to help them work towards their corporate objectives and this can often really assist in gearing towards an exit event. 

 

A share plan can be a vital tool in: 

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• recruiting the right talent 

• retaining them through your journey 

• incentivising them to deliver your corporate goals and create value 

• rewarding them for their efforts 

 

There are additional financial benefits to the Company (and employees) in terms of corporation tax deductions and the availability of tax-efficient share plans. When implementing a share plan however, it is important to ensure the design and implementation deliver a plan that maximises the impact for the Company, is easy to understand for the employee and also adheres to any HMRC guidelines. 

 

We have a wealth of experience in all aspects of employee incentivisation; both with start-ups and growing business, as well as larger multi-nationals and can support with the design, implementation and also ongoing compliance as your business develops. Having dealt with a lot of business exits we are also aware of some of the pitfalls and areas that can cause issues during that process.