Why use an Inland Revenue approved share scheme?
There are a number of very significant income tax and capital gains tax benefits to employees, if an approved share scheme is used and the terms are complied with, and the shares are held for the appropriate period, etc. For instance, gains in value under the share schemes are usually free of Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax. The company will also benefit through securing deductibility against its Corporation Tax liability.
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