Advisory Services on ESOP Management and Implementation

Aligning Employee Incentives with Long-Term Growth

In today’s competitive business landscape, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have emerged as a powerful tool to attract, retain, and reward top talent while aligning employee interests with organizational performance. A well-structured ESOP serves not only as an incentive but as a strategic instrument in corporate governance, succession planning, and value creation.

At Corporate Sphere, we offer comprehensive ESOP advisory and implementation services tailored to the unique needs of growth-stage companies, startups, and established corporates. With deep expertise in corporate law, taxation, and regulatory compliance, our team ensures your ESOP scheme is both legally sound and operationally effective.

Our ESOP Services Include:

ESOP Scheme Design & Structuring

  • Evaluation of business goals and equity strategy
  • Selection of ESOP type: options, phantom stock, RSUs(RSUs (Restricted Stock Units), SARs (Stock Appreciation Rights)
  • Vesting schedules, performance triggers, and exit strategy alignment

Regulatory & Legal Documentation

  • Drafting of ESOP trust deed, scheme documents, board and shareholder resolutions
  • Compliance with Companies Act, 2013 and SEBI (SBEB & SE) Regulations
  • Filing with MCA/ROC and regulatory authorities as applicable

Tax & Accounting Advisory

  • Tax planning for employers and employees
  • Guidance on valuation, deferred tax, and IFRS/Ind AS implications

ESOP Trust Formation

  • Structuring and administration through an ESOP Trust (if applicable), ensuring independent management and legal compliance

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