Coronavirus (COVID-19): HMRC has stated in its International Manual that if a financial institution cannot meet the FATCA reporting deadline of 31 May...
The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) is an independent membership organisation that champions the interests of small to mid-sized quoted companies. One...
What are growth shares?Growth shares, also known as value shares or hurdle shares, are a specially constituted class of shares which have restricted...
Types of LTIP awardsThe most common type of awards that can be made under a long-term incentive plan (LTIP) include:•conditional share awards (which...
The EBT as a trustAn employee benefit trust (EBT) is a form of trust. A trust refers to the legal relationship created by a person, the settlor, when...
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) was published in the EU official journal on 19 June 2018 and came into force...
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) was published in the EU official journal on 19 June 2018 and came into force...
This Practice Note focuses on the meaning of a 'relevant step'. One of the requirements set out in the 'gateway' to the disguised remuneration rules...
The disguised remuneration legislation was introduced in 2011 but has been further developed and extended by subsequent Finance Acts. It is intended...
Under the disguised remuneration rules, the value of the 'relevant step' counts as employment income. For the meaning of a relevant step, see Practice...
Sections 554A–554AA of Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 (ITEPA 2003) are referred to by HMRC as the ‘gateway’ to the disguised remuneration...
What is an employee ownership trustAn employee ownership trust (EOT) is a particular type of employee benefit trust (EBT) that meets certain statutory...
Employee benefit trusts (EBTs) are a type of discretionary trust which are primarily established to enable companies to provide shares, cash or other...
Overview of potential IHT chargesIt is important when establishing or operating an employee benefit trust (EBT) that the potential for Inheritance Tax...
This Practice Note covers the application of the Investment Association (IA) remuneration principles to employee benefit trusts (EBTs). The principles...
Private companies that implement share option schemes will often make use of 'exit-only' options, meaning that share options can only be exercised by...
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) was published in the EU official journal on 19 June 2018 and came into force...
FORTHCOMING CHANGE: The EU Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5MLD) was published in the EU official journal on 19 June 2018 and came into force...