Share Schemes

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What can go wrong with Growth Shares?

Growth shares need to be thoughtfully designed and carefully modelled to maximise their effectiveness for morale and retention.

Luke James
April 22, 2026
5 minutes

What are Free Shares?

Issuing free shares (or alternative share options) to employees can work as a strategic response to cashflow restraints and recruitment.

Luke James
January 29, 2026
3 minutes

Case Study: How EMI Schemes help attract talent & accelerate value

EMI is a tax-efficient, HMRC-approved, flexible way to reward and retain key people, without giving away control.

Luke James
December 11, 2025
4 mins

Autumn Budget: EMI scheme access widened

Recent EMI changes will significantly widen access to one of the most powerful tax-efficient tools for attracting and retaining talent.

Luke James
December 4, 2025
3 minutes

Structuring Growth Shares Schemes

While all details of Growth Shares require attention, the initial and most critical step is ensuring the entire plan is fully compliant.

Luke James
November 20, 2025
4 minutes

Growth Shares Valuations – How to get it right

One of the most important aspects of a successful Growth Shares scheme is getting the business shares valuation right.

Martin Dean
October 9, 2025
3 minutes

Tax Implications of Growth Shares for Employees and Directors

Growth shares are structured to align long-term incentives with the company's growth trajectory and have unique tax benefits.

Luke James
August 20, 2025
5 minutes

What are growth shares? Are they a good idea for your business?

Growth shares are a unique type of share offering designed to reward select employees based on the future success (growth) of the business.

Luke James
July 30, 2025
4 minutes