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Companies considering tax-advantaged arrangements are reminded that improvements to the company share option plan (CSOP) took effect from 6 April 2023.
Companies considering tax-advantaged arrangements are reminded
that improvements to the company share option plan (CSOP) took
effect from 6 April 2023.
The individual limit on the market value of shares which may be
placed under CSOP option has been increased to £60,000. In
addition, the share class restrictions (which previously prevented
some companies with more than one share class from qualifying) have
been removed.
CSOPs are likely to increase in popularity, particularly for
companies which do not (or no longer) qualify for EMI.
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