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ESOP pool and scheme set-up for a startup
- An ESOP lets employees earn shares over time.
- Deadline: Special resolution before first grant; minimum 1 year vesting
- Done in Scheme within 10 working days
- Prepared by your Savvy, checked by a CA
- Cap table
- Pool size
- MGT-14 for the special resolution
- ESOP scheme and grant templates
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An ESOP lets employees earn shares over time. We draft the scheme (pool size, vesting, exercise price and window, good and bad leaver), pass the special resolution, file MGT-14, set up grant letters and explain the tax on exercise.
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₹24,999
₹24,999 + ₹4,499.82 GST = ₹29,498.82
One time (grants ongoing). Delivered in Scheme within 10 working days. Due: Special resolution before first grant; minimum 1 year vesting
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