EMI Share Options Schemes for Startups

We help startups and SMEs find the most tax efficient ways to incentivise employees with Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) share option schemes

The EMI scheme is a UK Government-backed scheme that allows eligible companies to grant share options to employees tax-efficiently. EMI is perfect for companies that want to incentivise, retain and attract talent.

Benefits for Companies & Employees:

A corporation tax deduction may be available on disposal of options
Aligns employees’ interests with the company’s commercial objectives
Reward, motivate and incentivise key staff, helping retain them for longer
Promote share ownership in the company in a tax efficient manner

For an initial discussion, please book an appointment with one of our advisors.

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Alternatively call us on 02076860000 or send your enquiry to ask@dragonargent.com

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EMI share option scheme- retain and reward key staff with share options

Dragon Argent provides our clients with entrepreneurial yet robust legal advice. We are uniquely positioned to assist businesses set up employee incentive schemes in the most efficient way possible. We combine accounting, tax and legal advice to assist with every step of the process; from the required company valuation through to issuing of growth shares.

What companies can offer EMIs?

Must be a trading company
Gross assets of £30 million or less
Fewer than the equivalent of 250 full-time employees
Value of the shares under the option scheme must not exceed £3m.

Granting an EMI options can and often does go wrong so it’s important to know how and why they can be used. Schedule a discovery call with our experts to avoid the pitfalls.

Schedule a discovery call

Watch our recorded webinar:

A roundtable discussion and Q&A on what an Enterprise Management Incentives (EMI) scheme is, what its benefits are, and how it can be used to incentivise key employees in a tax-efficient way.

MEET THE EMI EXPERTS

Commercial, proactive & pragmatic.

Our team deliver technically robust EMI scheme advice across a range of subject areas, never losing sight of our clients objectives.

Misha Patel

Tax Advisor

Amara Akhtar

Corporate & Commercial Solicitor

Cacy Neilson

Head of Employment and Legal Operations

WE LOVE HELPING FOUNDERS

“Dragon Argent have been the most helpful founders’ law firm I have ever worked with. As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve seen many. With their transparency in terms of planning, deliverables, and pricing, I would highly recommend.”

ELIZABETH TWEEDALE,

CEO, CYPHER CODING

The EMI Full Solution Package – everything you need to get your EMI scheme in place.

This is a 'one-stop service' - we cover all the legal and the tax/valuation requirements.
All of the scheme agreement legal documentation you need - scheme rules, option certificates, board minutes, letters to employees.
Your company share valuation carried out and agreed with HMRC.
Advice and in-depth discussion with our specialist on how to best structure your scheme.
Finally start issuing share options to your employees.
Add-ons: if you need some minor legal extras such as a new share class or amended Articles of Association we can execute this work as well.

Take the EMI Eligibility Quiz

Find out if your company is eligible for the EMI share option scheme in just a few minutes.

HOW WE CAN HELP

Dragon Argent are an experienced accountancy, tax and legal firm, based in the heart of central London. Book a no obligation call to find out how our specialist EMI advisers can support in your business growth.

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Make an enquiry

Alternatively call us on 02076860000 or send your enquiry to ask@dragonargent.com