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Overview of ESOP

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) is a structured benefit plan allowing employees to purchase company shares at a predetermined price after a vesting period. It's a powerful tool for employee retention and alignment. Key Benefits: • Attract top talent • Retain key employees • Align interests • Preserve cash • Create ownership culture • Long-term commitment

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ESOP Policy Draft
Basic Documentation
Board Resolution
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49,999
Comprehensive ESOP Policy
Complete Documentation
Board & Shareholder Resolutions
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99,999
Custom ESOP Strategy
End-to-End Documentation
All Legal Resolutions
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ESOP Implementation Process

Step-by-Step Implementation: 1. Planning Phase: • Pool size determination • Vesting schedule design • Exercise price setting • Eligibility criteria • Policy documentation 2. Approval Process: • Board resolution • Shareholder approval • ROC filings • Legal documentation 3. Execution: • Grant letters • Employee communication • Record maintenance • Compliance tracking 4. Management: • Vesting monitoring • Exercise processing • Cap table updates • Tax compliance

Legal & Tax Compliance

Regulatory Framework: 1. Legal Requirements: • Companies Act, 2013 • SEBI Guidelines • ROC Compliances • DPIIT Regulations 2. Tax Implications: • Exercise tax treatment • Capital gains considerations • Perquisite taxation • DPIIT tax benefits 3. Documentation: • ESOP agreement • Grant letters • Exercise forms • Compliance records 4. Filings: • Form MGT-14 • Form PAS-3 • Annual returns • Tax documentation

Exit & Liquidity Planning

Exit Strategies: • Buyback Options: - Company repurchase - Secondary sale - IPO participation - M&A scenarios • Planning Considerations: - Timing strategy - Valuation methods - Tax efficiency - Legal compliance • Documentation: - Exit agreements - Transfer documents - Tax clearances - Regulatory filings • Support Services: - Valuation assistance - Transaction structuring - Tax planning - Legal documentation

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• Expert ESOP Team • End-to-End Support • Compliance Management • Documentation Excellence • Employee Communication • Tax Advisory • Exit Planning • Digital Tools • Regular Updates • Dedicated Support

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