UK Employee Equity Trends 2020
What proportion of UK SMEs share ownership with their team? Which is the most popular type of share scheme used? Why might founders reward people with equity?
This report provides answers to these questions and outlines the benefits of incentivising employees - and non-employees - with equity.
The research is based on an independent study of 500 founders, owners, partners and C-level executives in SMEs across the UK.
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- Your company structure
- The best scheme types for your needs
- How to protect existing shareholders
- Setting conditions and milestones
- The costs and tax implications
We’ll also answer any questions you have about sharing ownership.
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Investor
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