Income Tax : The article highlights that Indian tax law lacks a statutory formula for allocating cross-border ESOP income, increasing the risk ...
Income Tax : The article explains how ESOP taxation in unlisted companies occurs at both exercise and buyback stages. It highlights perquisite ...
Corporate Law : ESOPs can create significant wealth, but many employees struggle with taxation, limited liquidity, and unrealistic expectations. T...
Income Tax : The case demonstrates how an incorrect exemption claim based on Form 16 led to scrutiny and penalty proceedings. The Tribunal ulti...
Company Law : Overview of ESOPs in private companies covering legal requirements, pool structuring, accounting treatment, employee taxation, and...
Income Tax : From April 1, 2025, Section 47 will exclude transfers of capital assets under gifts or wills from capital gains tax, with specific...
Income Tax : Delve into complex tax implications of ESOPs, Sweat Equity, CSOPs, Phantom Shares, and Stock Appreciation Rights in our live webin...
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...
Income Tax : ITAT held that computer software is eligible for 60% depreciation and directed the AO only to verify its actual cost before comput...
Income Tax : ITAT Mumbai allowed deduction of ESOP expenses under Section 37(1) by following Karnataka High Court's ruling in Biocon Ltd. Tribu...
Income Tax : The Supreme Court ruled that requiring employers to purchase shares from the market instead of issuing ESOP shares ignores commerc...
Income Tax : The Delhi High Court held that ESOP expenditure cannot be disallowed merely because shares were allotted instead of purchased from...
Income Tax : The ITAT Mumbai held that ESOP discount is an allowable deduction under Section 37(1), observing that the pendency of an SLP again...
SEBI : New SEBI amendment mandates valuation of employee share benefit schemes only by independent registered valuers, phasing out mercha...
Goods and Services Tax : CGST Circular 213/07/2024 clarifies GST applicability on ESOP/ESPP/RSU provided by foreign holding companies to Indian subsidiarie...
Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs penalizes WURKNET PRIVATE LIMITED for violating Companies Act, 2013 by not disclosing ESOP detai...
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...
SEBI : Q. Upon listing of the Company, will it be permissible, as per the SEBI SBEB & SE Regulations, for stock options to be granted...
This explains how ESOPs are taxed as salary at exercise and as capital gains at sale. The key takeaway is the two-stage taxation framework under Indian tax law.
This explains how ESOPs are taxed at exercise and at sale under Indian tax law. The key takeaway is that ESOPs attract salary tax first and capital gains tax later.
The article explains how incorrect ESOP valuation can trigger tax disputes, penalties, and audit issues, highlighting the importance of accurate FMV determination.
ITAT Bangalore allowed deduction of ₹55.4 crore ESOP expenses under section 37, holding it as employee compensation cost. ESOP costs may be deductible even if cross-charged from parent company.
Learn how Employee Stock Option Plans work under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations, and taxation rules. Key takeaways include eligibility, vesting, exercise price, and capital gains implications.
Explains the tax treatment and mandatory ITR disclosures for foreign ESOPs, highlighting the need to report shares annually and avoid penalties.
New SEBI amendment mandates valuation of employee share benefit schemes only by independent registered valuers, phasing out merchant banker valuations except for ongoing assignments.
The Tribunal held that past years consistently allowed ESOP expenditure as revenue, and no new facts justified deviation. once an issue is settled for identical facts, consistency must be maintained.
ITAT Mumbai held that the Assessing Officer made detailed enquiries before allowing ESOP expenditure, invalidating the PCIT’s revision under section 263.
Groww’s IPO (Nov 4-7, 2025) will unlock ₹2,500 crore in employee ESOP wealth. The event signals the maturation of the ESOP ecosystem, driving talent retention and wealth creation in Indian tech.
