ESOP & Compensation

ESOP & Compensation Structuring

Equity compensation is the most powerful tool to attract, retain, and align world-class talent. We design, implement, and manage ESOP programs across jurisdictions — from plan architecture and valuation through exit events and secondary liquidity.

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How We Set Up Employee Stock PlansProcess Flow

Give your team a share of the company's success. Here's how we design and manage your ESOP program.

Step 1Design the PlanChoose plan type — ESOPs, RSUs, or Phantom Stocks — and vesting rules.

Step 2Value the SharesDetermine fair market value — a legal requirement before granting options.

Step 3Tax & ComplianceManage tax implications for employees across different countries.

Step 4Manage ExitsHandle buybacks, cash-outs, or secondary sales when the time comes.

RSU · SAR · PhantomPlan Types

3–6 WeeksImplementation

Full LifecycleDesign → Exit

How We Work

01Design

Choose the optimal plan structure for your company stage.

02Value

409A/FMV valuations to determine fair grant pricing.

03Implement

Draft plan documents, board resolutions, and grant letters.

04Manage

Ongoing vesting administration, tax compliance, and exit events.

What We Cover

ESOP plan design — RSUs, SARs, Phantom Stocks, and Trust-based structures
Cross-border ESOP implementation and multi-jurisdiction tax compliance
409A, FMV, and perquisite taxation valuation reports
Exit event planning and secondary liquidity structuring
ESOP pool creation and cap table impact/dilution modeling
Global employee taxation, withholding strategy, and social security treaties
Vesting schedule design — cliff, graded, and performance-linked structures
ESOP policy drafting and board/shareholder approval resolutions
Accounting advisory — IFRS 2, Ind AS 102, ASC 718 treatment

Key Deliverables

ESOP plan document & policyBoard & shareholder resolutions409A/FMV valuation reportsCap table impact analysisAccounting treatment memo

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