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EMI schemes explained

Tax-efficient share options made easy

Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes are one of the most powerful ways to reward employees with equity. Vestd helps you launch and manage an EMI scheme from start to finish with expert support and full compliance.

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What is an EMI scheme?

EMI (Enterprise Management Incentive) schemes are government-approved share option plans that let you give employees equity in a tax-efficient way. They're designed to help growing UK companies attract and retain talent by offering team members a real stake in your business.

Vestd is the UK’s most advanced EMI platform, helping over 1,000 companies launch and manage share schemes the right way.

  • Motivate and retain key employees with meaningful equity
  • Offer tax-efficient benefits that rival big companies
  • Align your team with company growth goals
  • Reduce staff churn and hiring costs
  • Strengthen your culture with true ownership
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Join the EMI revolution

Vestd is the most advanced digital platform for creating, setting up and managing EMI schemes, with full two-way Companies House integration. These schemes are one of the most powerful employee benefits available to high-growth companies.

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UK companies operating tax-advantaged EMI schemes

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The number of individuals who are granted EMI options annually.

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Why choose Vestd for your Enterprise Management Incentive

The EMI specialists

Set up, launch and manage your entire Enterprise Management Incentive scheme with expert support. We know our stuff.

FCA regulated

Vestd is an FCA regulated and authorised platform. We’ve helped over 1,000+ businesses reward their teams with shares.

Company valuations

HMRC needs one before you start a scheme, and also in the future as the company grows. We offer defensible valuations as part of the service.

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Everything you need to set up an EMI scheme


Total EMI management:
 the only platform with two-way Companies House integration. Start an EMI scheme from scratch using our platform.

Legal docs and templates: we provide you with all of the essential business docs needed.

Lifetime support: our team of 70+ EMI experts on hand to help you with your every need. No robots, real humans.

Guided scheme design: you can design individual agreements for each team member, creating a tailored employee incentive that reflects their contribution. We're big on 'conditional equity'.

Issue shares instantly: authorise and issue new shares digitally, and update Companies House in the click of a button. No paperwork involved!

Dynamic shareholder dashboards: invite recipients to shareholder dashboards, to allow to track the value of their equity.

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Why launch an Enterprise Management Incentive scheme

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EMI shares explained: Download our free guides.

 

Frequently asked questions

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We'd love to learn about your business and goals, and demonstrate how our platform will transform the way you share, manage and track ownership. 

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