Employer´s Guide To Executive Share Plans

Introduction

The world of executive remuneration and the combination of cash and share based incentives is ever under the spotlight. Rewarding, motivating and retaining senior employees and attracting new high profile executives to your company requires a well structured, tax efficient and effectively administered remuneration package.

Effective share based incentive plans should be designed to align the activities of executives and senior employees with the requirements of the company's shareholders and meet their expectations with regard to quantum and corporate performance.Share plans should also be designed to benefit from any tax advantages available to the employing company.