UK Share Schemes Compared: SIP, SAYE, EMI and CSOP
The UK has four tax-advantaged share schemes: SIP, SAYE, EMI and CSOP. Two must be offered to every employee, two are handed out selectively, and only one lets you take…
Share Incentive Plan Rules and the 5-Year Holding Period
A Share Incentive Plan lets UK employees receive or buy shares in their employer with Income Tax and National Insurance relief. Two separate clocks run on those shares: a holding…
What Happens to SIP Shares If You Leave Your Job
When you leave your employer, your SIP shares must come out of the plan trust. Two separate things can then happen: you may lose some shares to forfeiture, and you…
