Accounting & Taxation Support

Employee Stock Options Plans (ESOPs) have become a popular tool for start-ups and established companies in India to attract, retain, and motivate talent.

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Empowering Businesses with Accurate ESOP Accounting & Compliant Tax Strategy

Employee Stock Options Plans (ESOPs) have become a popular tool for start-ups and established companies in India to attract, retain, and motivate talent. However, the accounting and taxation landscape around ESOPs is complex and constantly evolving. It generally happens in two stages – One at the time of allotment of shares and Second, at the time of transfer of shares by the employee. We provide end-to-end support to help your business navigate the intricacies of ESOP compliance and reporting with confidence.

Our ESOP Services Include:

Accounting & Valuation Support

  • Assistance in fair valuation of ESOPs in accordance with IND AS 102 or IGAAP
  • Periodic amortization expense computation for financial reporting
  • Audit-ready documentation and support during statutory audits
  • Guidance on expensing ESOP cost in company books over the vesting period

Taxation Advisory for Employers & Employees

  • Structuring ESOPs to optimize tax liability for both employer and employee
  • Tax implication analysis on grant, vesting, exercise, and sale of shares
  • Compliance with TDS obligations on exercise of ESOPs
  • Assistance in issuance of Form 16 and employee tax guidance

Regulatory Compliance & Filings

  • ROC filings and disclosures under Companies Act, 2013
  • Assistance with SEBI guidelines for listed companies
  • Annual disclosures in Directors’ Report and Notes to Accounts
  • Liaising with merchant bankers for valuation certificates where required

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