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Managers guide to implementing Employee Share Schemes

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Manager's guide to
implementing Employee Share Schemes
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January 2026
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Our Guide to Implementing Employee Share Schemes offers a step-by-step roadmap for organizations looking to establish and manage employee share schemes, ensuring compliance and effective employee participation.

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  • Last updated 09/10/2023.
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Managers guide to implementing Employee Share Schemes

Implementing an employee share scheme is a complex process that requires careful planning and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.

Here's a comprehensive guide for organisations looking to establish and manage an employee share scheme:

1. Understand the Objectives:

  • Clearly define the goals of the share scheme. Determine whether it's meant to incentivise employees, attract top talent, retain key personnel, or achieve other strategic objectives.

2. Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

  • Consult with legal experts to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including tax laws and employment legislation.
  • Identify the appropriate share scheme structure, such as the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI), Share Incentive Plan (SIP), or other suitable schemes.

3. Design the Scheme:

  • Decide on the type of shares employees will receive, such as ordinary shares, preference shares, or options.
  • Determine the eligibility criteria, including who can participate (e.g., full-time employees, part-time employees, directors).
  • Establish the vesting period (the period an employee must work before becoming eligible for shares).
  • Set the valuation method for shares and decide whether employees will pay a fair market value or receive them for free.
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Managers guide to implementing Employee Share Schemes purpose

The Guide to Implementing Employee Share Schemes is a comprehensive resource that offers a step-by-step framework for UK organisations looking to establish and manage employee share schemes. It provides detailed insights into the legal and practical aspects of share scheme implementation, covering various types of schemes, such as Share Incentive Plans (SIPs), Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs), and Save As You Earn (SAYE) schemes.

This guide is designed to support businesses in attracting, retaining, and incentivising talent while adhering to the legal requirements and regulations governing share schemes

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    Yes. The Managers guide to implementing Employee Share Schemes is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.

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