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Why Are Independent Directors Not Allowed ESOPs?

Company Law : Understand why independent directors are prohibited from receiving ESOPs under Indian law, while profit-based commissions are perm...

February 27, 2025 300 Views 0 comment Print

Whether Independent Director is eligible for ESOP and Sweat Equity shares?

Company Law : Independent Directors cannot acquire sweat equity shares or ESOPs due to restrictions under the Companies Act and SEBI regulations...

January 7, 2025 1317 Views 0 comment Print

Employee Stock Options Scheme (Perquisite & Tax Calculation)

Income Tax : Learn about Employee Stock Option Schemes (ESOPs), their lifecycle, SEBI regulations, and tax calculations under the Finance Act 2...

December 20, 2024 2277 Views 0 comment Print

Tax Guide on ESOPs for Employees and Employers

Income Tax : Understand the taxation on ESOPs, including when options are exercised and shares are sold, and related TDS provisions for employe...

November 28, 2024 2985 Views 0 comment Print

ESOP Trust Route vs. ESOP Direct Route: Key Differences

Corporate Law : Explore the differences between the ESOP Trust route and Direct route for employee stock options, including advantages and disadva...

October 24, 2024 2253 Views 0 comment Print


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Budget 2024: Amendment to Section 47 on Capital Asset Transfers

Income Tax : From April 1, 2025, Section 47 will exclude transfers of capital assets under gifts or wills from capital gains tax, with specific...

July 24, 2024 1539 Views 0 comment Print

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 4229 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 2544 Views 0 comment Print


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Deduction u/s. 37(1) allowable towards ESOP expense since it is not contingent or notional

Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai held that the Employee Stock Option Plans [ESOP] expenses should not be regarded contingent or notional and it should ...

December 27, 2024 192 Views 0 comment Print

Discount on issue of ESOP is allowable deduction: Karnataka HC

Income Tax : The Karnataka High Court, upholding the ITAT's order, reiterated that discounts on the issuance of ESOPs are allowable deductions ...

October 15, 2024 552 Views 0 comment Print

Compensation paid to ESOP holders qualifies as perquisite hence taxable as salary income: Madras HC

Income Tax : Madras High Court held that compensation paid to ESOP holders qualifies as perquisite and hence taxable under the head ‘salaryâ€...

August 26, 2024 1044 Views 0 comment Print

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 534 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 29400 Views 3 comments 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 1548 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 2049 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 4668 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 4515 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 2379 Views 0 comment Print


ESOP- Understanding Types & its Tax Impact

February 29, 2024 3657 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.

ESOPS V/s Sweat Equity – The Need and Differences

February 26, 2024 4275 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about ESOPs and Sweat Equity, employee benefit plans designed to incentivize employees and enhance company performance. Understand their differences, eligibility, benefits, and more.

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

January 17, 2024 4229 Views 1 comment Print

Delve into complex tax implications of ESOPs, Sweat Equity, CSOPs, Phantom Shares, and Stock Appreciation Rights in our live webinar. Join CA Darshak Shah for expert analysis and valuable insights

Understanding ESOPs: Pros and Cons

December 27, 2023 1998 Views 0 comment Print

Explore Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and weigh the pros and cons. Learn about tax implications, benefits, and potential challenges for companies and employees.

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

November 17, 2023 2049 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes WURKNET PRIVATE LIMITED for violating Companies Act, 2013 by not disclosing ESOP details. Analysis, implications, and order details

ESOP Expenditure Allowed as Revenue Expenditure; Section 14A Disallowance Cannot Exceed Exempt Income;

November 4, 2023 702 Views 0 comment Print

DCIT vs. Dhani Services Ltd.: ITAT Mumbai upholds the deletion of disallowance under Section 14A of the Income Tax Act, along with ESOP expenditure.

Taxation of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

October 31, 2023 24024 Views 0 comment Print

Learn about ESOP taxation, perquisites, capital gains, and benefits for employees in eligible start-ups. Understand tax implications of Employee Stock Option Plans.

TP adjustment deleted as ALP of ESOP expenses cannot be taken as NIL

October 11, 2023 1347 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that TP adjustment in respect of international transaction of reimbursement of Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) Expenses deleted as Arm’s Length Price (ALP) of ESOP expenses cannot be taken as NIL.

Employee Stock Option Expense Disallowance Unsustainable as it is revenue in nature

September 30, 2023 978 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Mumbai held that disallowance of employee stock option expenses alleging it to be capital expenditure is unsustainable in law in as much as such expenditure are revenue in nature and hence allowable.

Sweat Equity Shares: Evolution, Definition, Legal Framework, Pros & Cons

September 26, 2023 2721 Views 0 comment Print

Explore concept of sweat equity shares, their legal framework under Companies Act, 2013, and advantages and disadvantages of using them as a form of compensation in your business.

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