Delve into the intricacies of share subscriptions and explore non-tax advantaged arrangements that offer flexibility and strategic benefits. This topic provides essential insights for legal teams navigating the nuances of these financial instruments within the industry. Equip yourself with expert knowledge to advise on the establishment and regulatory adherence of these incentive schemes.
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes: (1) ISS-Corporate’s 2026 UK Proxy Season Review, (2) the Income Tax (Pay As You...
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes (1) HMRC’s publication of the Share Schemes Forum minutes of 25 June 2026 and (2) a...
Tax analysis: The draft securities transfer tax (STT) legislation published on 13 July 2026 is a welcome legislative reset. Stamp duty and stamp duty...
This week's edition of Share Incentives weekly highlights includes (1) ISS STOXX announcing the results of its 2026 annual global benchmark policy...
Malus and clawbackThe use of malus and clawbackThe concept of withholding or even recovering value from executives if a material adverse event occurs...
What is a long-term incentive plan?A long-term incentive plan (LTIP) is a term that is commonly used among listed companies to describe executive...
Nil paid shares and partly paid shares—practical considerationsWhat are nil paid shares and partly paid shares?When shares are issued, their...
Implementing share plans—ways to manage dilution of existing shareholdersWhat is share dilution?Share dilution happens when a company issues...
Phantom share awards and optionsWhat is a phantom award?Phantom awards, broadly speaking, can be split into two categories, phantom share awards and phantom options.Phantom share awardsA phantom share award is best described as a right to receive a cash payment equal to the value of a real share.You
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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