Blog Content Overview
- 1 ESOP & Advisor Equity
- 1.1 ESOPs and other equity-linked compensation are vital tools for startups to attract and retain top talent. Beyond employees, startups also leverage equity-based instruments like phantom stocks to bring on crucial strategic and domain expertise from advisors. At Treelife, we specialize in structuring these arrangements to be tax-efficient, compliant and aligned with your long-term growth. We offer end-to-end support, from initial onboarding to seamless execution.
- 1.2 Services Offered
- 1.3 We Are Problem Solvers. And Take Accountability.
- 1.4 Insights
- 1.5 Know about our other Services
- 1.6 Get in Touch with Us
- 1.7 Speak to Us!
Services Offered
- End-to-end structuring of equity-based compensation strategies, including ESOPs, phantom stock, and more.
- Drafting of all necessary documentation, such as ESOP policies, grant letters, and phantom stock agreements. We also assist in designing appropriate vesting schedules (time-based, milestone-based, or hybrid).
- Guidance on selecting the appropriate route: direct equity issuance, phantom stock, ESOP, or founder share transfers.
- Advisory on tax implications, including GST, TDS, perquisite taxation, and capital gains.
- Support with valuation reports (FMV/book value) as required under the Companies Act and Income Tax.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements under Sections 42, 62(1)(b), and other applicable provisions under Company Law as may be applicable
- Cap table modelling and impact analysis of various instruments
We Are Problem Solvers. And Take Accountability.
Insights
ESOP Taxation in India – A Complete Guide (2025)
Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) have become an essential tool for businesses, especially startups and growth-stage companies, to attract, retain,…
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ESOPs in India: Process, Tax Implications, Exercise Price, Benefits
In the contemporary competitive job market, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to attract and retain top talent. Employee Stock…
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Tax Exemption for Startups in India (2025)
In India, tax exemptions for startups are crucial for encouraging innovation and promoting the growth of new businesses. These exemptions…
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