Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)
Don’t meet the requirements for an EMI share scheme? Reward your employees and full-time directors by launching a tax-efficient CSOP.
Grant options digitally and ensure compliance with a two-way Companies House integration.
Get guided support from one of our experts to design or digitise your scheme.
Set performance and time-based conditions to retain and reward your employees.
Option holders can exercise their options on the platform without filling out any forms.
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Features
Digital cap tables
Shareholder records
Scenario modelling
Full Companies House integration
Portfolio view
Secure digital data room
Company secretarial tools
Share scheme design & set up
The platform itself allows you to manage all aspects of share and option management concisely in one place. The automations and integrations save you time. But while the platform is great, it is the team that makes Vestd stand out. From pre-sales to onboarding and the ever-helpful support team - not only do they support on the platform but provide excellent knowledge in this area.
Great platform. The team always provide brilliant support. I would definitely recommend using Vestd to anyone who needs to set up and administer an EMI scheme.
Straight forward and structured approach - so good for founders and also FD/CFO/advisor who is looking to get share capital and share option schemes in place.
A fantastic platform. The price is fixed. The customer support is fantastic and readily available. They have held our hand right through the whole process.
I love Vestd and I wish I had found it sooner. It makes the whole process of issuing shares whether they're growth shares or ordinary shares incredibly simple.
Amazing shift from Excel to Vestd. The support team were amazing and did a great job of completing our setup and we have been very pleased at being able to better manage our governance over time.
Frequently asked questions
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What is a Company Share Option Plan (CSOP)?
A CSOP, standing for Company Share Option Plan, is a UK-specific scheme that offers employees the option to buy shares in their company at a set price.
This is often used as an incentive for employees. Company share option plan examples include businesses looking for flexible schemes in addition, or instead of, the EMI scheme, unapproved options and growth shares.
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What is a CSOP approved by HMRC?
A CSOP approved by HMRC means that the scheme adheres to specific guidelines set by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs. This ensures that the company share option plan HMRC guidelines are met, offering tax advantages to both employers and employees.
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What is the CSOP limit in the UK?
The company share option plan limit, as of 2023/2024, is currently £60,000 per recipient, based on the unrestricted market value (UMV) at the time of each grant.
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How do company share options work?
Company share options allow employees to buy shares at a predetermined price. When the value of the company increases, employees can benefit from the difference between the market price and the option price. If you’re looking for a company share option plan explained in detail, check out our above examples.
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What are CSOP options for HMRC?
CSOP options for HMRC refer to the specific guidelines and criteria that a CSOP must meet to gain HMRC approval. This approval ensures that the scheme is eligible for tax advantages under company share option plan UK tax regulations.
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What are the tax advantages of CSOP?
CSOPs offer various tax advantages, including potential exemptions from income tax and National Insurance on the difference between the option price and the market value.
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