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Growth shares

Growth shares: the flexible way to share success

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Growth shares: the flexible way to share success

Sharing ownership with your team can be a superb way to align interests, incentivise performance and build a culture of shared success. It's a way to...

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Do shares qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief?

2 min read

Do shares qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief?

Last updated: 1 November 2024. BADR, short for Business Asset Disposal Relief (try saying that three times fast!) is a type of tax benefit. It’s...

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How to reward advisors, contractors and others with equity

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How to reward advisors, contractors and others with equity

Last updated: 17 April 2024 Sharing ownership to incentivise key team members is a winning strategy. Share schemes, like Enterprise Management...

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how to reward overseas employees with equity

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How to reward overseas employees with equity

Last updated: 1 October 2024. Many UK-based businesses work with employees and contractors not based in the UK. Even with the rising number of...

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How to protect EIS eligibility when using growth shares

Last updated: 26 June 2024. Some of our competitors are telling startup founders that growth shares and EIS funding cannot co-exist. But that’s a...

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When to use growth shares

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When to use growth shares: practical steps for scaleups

It’s an exciting time when a startup really gains momentum. Typically, at this point, the team is growing, and the future looks promising. But how do...

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EMI, Unapproved Options and Growth Shares: What's right for you?

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EMI, Unapproved Options & Growth Shares: What's right for you?

Last updated: 6 February 2024. EMI options, unapproved share options and growth shares all have their benefits, but one may be a better fit for your...

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Should I use EMI options or growth shares

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Should I use EMI options or growth shares?

Last updated: 23 November 2023. There are many different ways to share ownership. EMI options are the most tax-efficient for your employees. Growth...

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