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Enterprise Management Incentive

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EMI's new exercise window: reporting implications

The government's decision to extend the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) exercise window from 10 years to 15 years has largely been welcomed as...

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EMI's new exercise window: five questions for HR

The recent extension of the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) exercise window from 10 years to 15 years may appear to be a relatively modest...

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EMI vs growth shares: how the 15-year window changes things

For years, one of the strongest arguments in favour of growth shares over Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options was flexibility.

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EMI: Could eligibility changes reshape your growth plans?

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EMI: Could eligibility changes reshape your growth plans?

Competing for talent gets harder as businesses scale. Candidates have more choices, often including the likes of Big Tech and large listed companies....

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EMI schemes in 2026: what larger businesses need to know

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EMI schemes in 2026: what larger businesses need to know

For years, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes have been the gold standard for startups wanting to attract and reward talent.

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Moving from CSOP to EMI: When it does (and doesn’t) make sense

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Moving from CSOP to EMI: When it does (and doesn’t) make sense

Company Share Option Plans (CSOP) have done the job for years. They motivate and retain employees, they're tax-friendly, and they keep operations...

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EMI excluded industries: Why some trades don’t qualify

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EMI excluded industries: Why some trades don’t qualify

The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is one of the most generous share option schemes in the UK. It helps high-growth companies attract...

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How EMI options fit into your fundraising journey

When you’re building a startup, you’re spinning a lot of plates: raising, growing, strategising, hiring - all of which will affect the decisions you...

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Why more SMEs should embrace the EMI scheme

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Why more SMEs should embrace the EMI scheme

From navigating the intricacies of funding to surmounting the ever-present challenges of talent acquisition and retention, SMEs are in a perpetual...

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Do shares qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief?

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Do shares qualify for Business Asset Disposal Relief?

BADR, short for Business Asset Disposal Relief (try saying that three times fast!) is a type of tax benefit. It’s designed to mitigate Capital Gains...

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