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Checklist for Issuing ESOP under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Explore the provisions, eligibility, steps, and disclosures for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) under the Companies Act, 2013 a...

June 15, 2024 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding ESOP from a Startup perspective

Company Law : Explore how Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) serve as a strategic tool for startups to attract and retain top talent by offering...

March 5, 2024 732 Views 0 comment Print

ESOP- Understanding Types & its Tax Impact

Income Tax : Explore the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) – types, taxation, and benefits. Learn about ESOS, ESPP, RSUs, RSAs,...

February 29, 2024 1977 Views 0 comment Print

ESOPS V/s Sweat Equity – The Need and Differences

Company Law : Learn about ESOPs and Sweat Equity, employee benefit plans designed to incentivize employees and enhance company performance. Und...

February 26, 2024 2796 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding ESOPs: Pros and Cons

Corporate Law : Explore Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and weigh the pros and cons. Learn about tax implications, benefits, and potential ...

December 27, 2023 1659 Views 0 comment Print


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Register for Live Webinar: Advance insights into Share based Payments Taxation

Income Tax : Delve into complex tax implications of ESOPs, Sweat Equity, CSOPs, Phantom Shares, and Stock Appreciation Rights in our live webin...

January 17, 2024 4013 Views 1 comment Print

Tax on ESOPs should be only at the point of sale of shares by employees

Income Tax : The section states that ESOPs issued free of cost or at concessional rates will be taxed on the date of exercise on the differenc...

January 24, 2018 2481 Views 0 comment Print


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ITAT Rulings on TP Adjustments, ESOP Expenses & Section 14A Disallowance

Income Tax : Tribunal upholds CIT(A) decisions in DCIT Vs Astral Limited case, offering key insights on TP adjustments, ESOP expenses, and Sect...

June 11, 2024 309 Views 0 comment Print

Voluntary Compensation in lieu of ESOP Not Part of Salary: Delhi HC in Flipkart-Phonepe Case

Income Tax : In the case of Sanjay Baweja Vs DCIT, the Delhi High Court ruled that one-time payments in lieu of ESOPs do not constitute salary ...

June 9, 2024 7212 Views 2 comments Print

Section 271(1)(c) penalty not automatic on mere expense Disallowance or Income Enhancement 

Income Tax : Tribunal ruled that mere disallowance of expenses or enhancement of returned income does not automatically warrant the imposition ...

May 6, 2024 771 Views 0 comment Print

ESOP: ITAT allows difference between fair market value at vesting & exercise dates

Income Tax : Delve into the verdict of ITAT Mumbai regarding ESOP expenses, highlighting the difference in fair market value and its allowance ...

April 10, 2024 543 Views 0 comment Print

Expenditure towards ESOP is allowable u/s 37(1) of Income Tax Act: ITAT Mumbai

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the ESOP expenses claimed by the assessee is an allowable expenditure under section 37(1) of the Income Tax ...

April 2, 2024 957 Views 0 comment Print


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GST on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided through overseas holding company

Goods and Services Tax : CGST Circular 213/07/2024 clarifies GST applicability on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided by foreign holding companies to Indian subsidiarie...

June 26, 2024 642 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Imposes Penalty for Non-Disclosure of ESOP in Explanatory Statement

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes WURKNET PRIVATE LIMITED for violating Companies Act, 2013 by not disclosing ESOP detai...

November 17, 2023 1548 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed for not taking approval of shareholders for ESOP exceeding 1% of issued capital

Company Law : Company at its Board Meeting convened on 05.04.2021 unanimously accorded its approval for grant of 327 options under the Scheme to...

March 9, 2023 3948 Views 2 comments Print

ESOP can be granted by company to Doctors exclusively employed with subsidiary

SEBI : Q. Upon listing of the Company, will it be permissible, as per the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations, for stock options to be granted...

October 19, 2022 4272 Views 0 comment Print

Company may permit empaneled stock brokers to fund ESOP

SEBI : As per Regulation 9(2) of the SEBI (Share Based Employee Benefits) Regulations, 2014 (SBEB Regulations)  the company may permit t...

July 20, 2020 2232 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in ESOP

GST on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided through overseas holding company

June 26, 2024 642 Views 0 comment Print

CGST Circular 213/07/2024 clarifies GST applicability on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided by foreign holding companies to Indian subsidiaries’ employees.

Checklist for Issuing ESOP under Companies Act, 2013

June 15, 2024 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the provisions, eligibility, steps, and disclosures for Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) under the Companies Act, 2013 and related rules.

ITAT Rulings on TP Adjustments, ESOP Expenses & Section 14A Disallowance

June 11, 2024 309 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal upholds CIT(A) decisions in DCIT Vs Astral Limited case, offering key insights on TP adjustments, ESOP expenses, and Section 14A disallowance.

Voluntary Compensation in lieu of ESOP Not Part of Salary: Delhi HC in Flipkart-Phonepe Case

June 9, 2024 7212 Views 2 comments Print

In the case of Sanjay Baweja Vs DCIT, the Delhi High Court ruled that one-time payments in lieu of ESOPs do not constitute salary under Section 17 of the Income Tax Act.

Section 271(1)(c) penalty not automatic on mere expense Disallowance or Income Enhancement 

May 6, 2024 771 Views 0 comment Print

Tribunal ruled that mere disallowance of expenses or enhancement of returned income does not automatically warrant the imposition of penalties under Section 271(1)(c)

ESOP: ITAT allows difference between fair market value at vesting & exercise dates

April 10, 2024 543 Views 0 comment Print

Delve into the verdict of ITAT Mumbai regarding ESOP expenses, highlighting the difference in fair market value and its allowance as deductible expenditure. Learn from the case of Lupin Limited Vs DCIT.

Expenditure towards ESOP is allowable u/s 37(1) of Income Tax Act: ITAT Mumbai

April 2, 2024 957 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that the ESOP expenses claimed by the assessee is an allowable expenditure under section 37(1) of the Income Tax Act.

ITAT Allows ESOP Expenditure claimed Within Section 139(5) Time Limit

March 19, 2024 411 Views 0 comment Print

Read the detailed analysis of Fortune Park Hotels Ltd vs. ACIT case where ITAT Delhi allowed deduction of ESOP expenses claimed within the prescribed time limit.

Understanding ESOP from a Startup perspective

March 5, 2024 732 Views 0 comment Print

Explore how Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOP) serve as a strategic tool for startups to attract and retain top talent by offering equity compensation.

ESOP- Understanding Types & its Tax Impact

February 29, 2024 1977 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the world of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) – types, taxation, and benefits. Learn about ESOS, ESPP, RSUs, RSAs, SARs, and Phantom Stock Plans in this comprehensive guide.

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