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Naveed Akram: 11 October 2018
There’s a lot to consider when you’re trusting a company to handle the shares and equity of your business. It’s a big deal and no one wants to be in the position, years down the line, regretting the decision they made and having to explain mistakes...
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Naveed Akram: 23 August 2018
We talk to a lot of business owners about their share schemes at Vestd. 100+ each month. And there is a surprising misconception that often comes up...
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Naveed Akram: 15 May 2018
Hallelujah! After nearly a 6 week suspension, EMI schemes are back for UK SME’s.
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Naveed Akram: 18 April 2018
HMRC recently suspended EMI scheme approval. There’s been no update as yet but we’ve been inundated with questions from business owners wondering...
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Naveed Akram: 06 April 2018
HMRC announced on Wednesday (4th April) that the availability of EMI Options will be temporarily suspended (for new option grants) from the end of...
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Naveed Akram: 12 February 2018
Setting up a company share scheme is one of the best things you can do to create a successful business.
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Naveed Akram: 18 January 2018
EMI options, unapproved share options and growth shares all have their benefits, but one may be a better fit for your business. How do you decide...
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Naveed Akram: 14 September 2017
When you enter a room that’s full of people who all share your belief in the power of ownership, you know you’re going to have a good day. At the...
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Naveed Akram: 25 August 2017
You love your team and want to share ownership of your business with them. But you’re exhausted trying to navigate all the tax and the law governing...
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Naveed Akram: 15 August 2017
I was speaking to a SaaS business owner recently who was putting an EMI scheme in place for her team. Sharing ownership was critical to her. There...