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Blogs2023-04-11T10:21:09+00:00

Enhancing Employee Stock Option Participation: Exploring ESOP Cashless Exercise and ESOP Funding Solutions

Employee Stock Options (ESOPs) serve as a valuable tool for companies to attract and retain talent while aligning employee interests with those of the organization. However, navigating the complexities of exercising options and managing associated costs can pose challenges for employees. To address these hurdles, companies are increasingly exploring innovative solutions such as cashless exercise and ESOP funding.

TDS on ESOP reimbursement of expenses/ cross charge by Indian Subsidiary to Foreign Parent and vice-Versa

ESOPs have become a potent tool in global talent retention strategies. This extends to international enterprises operating in India, and Indian companies can offer ESOPs to personnel from foreign parent companies or subsidiaries. However, this raises a crucial concern: the complex allocation of ESOP expenses across different entities worldwide poses a significant challenge in accounting and corporate taxation in the global and local ESOP landscape.