ESOP tax rules trap expatriates and returning Indians; why Budget 2026 should bring clarity on thisBudget 2026 needs to fix stock option tax confusion for cross-border employees. Current rules create hardship for expatriates and returning...
16 Jan, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Employees of only 3,604 start-ups are eligible for tax relief on ESOPs: Will Budget 2025 extend this relief to all start-ups, unlisted companies?ESOP taxation rule in Budget 2025: The Budget 2020 has amended the taxation rules for ESOPs which provided tax relief to employees. However...
17 Jan, 2025, 12.22 PM IST
Budget 2023 needs to do this to make ESOPs more attractive for employeesThe government in Budget 2020 eased the taxation of Employees Stock Options or ESOPs. However, the current income tax laws concerning taxat...
20 Jan, 2023, 10.59 AM IST
PE, VC funds urge Centre to tax Esops only at time of saleAt present, a startup employee who receives a grant of options from the firm under the employee stock ownership plan (Esop) has to pay full...
31 Dec, 2021, 07.20 AM IST
ESOPs rising post Budget as startups do the mathEmployees at young startups now have the option of deferring ESOP tax payments.
18 Feb, 2020, 10.20 AM IST
Only beneficial to about 250 entities, startups to move PMO to widen application to defer tax on ESOPsDPIIT, MeitY expected to persuade Finmin to extend beneficial clause to all startups.
06 Feb, 2020, 11.25 AM IST
Last irritant of startups gone in Budget; perfect ecosystem for them in India: CBDTNirmala Sitharaman in the Budget proposed to ease the burden of taxation on the employees by deferring the tax payment on ESOPs by five yea...
05 Feb, 2020, 12.18 PM IST
Many to miss out on ESOP reliefESOPs only apply to about 200 startups recognised by the inter-ministerial board.
02 Feb, 2020, 12.05 PM IST
Budget 2020 proposes to ease employees taxation burden, but many to miss out on ESOP reliefESOPs are currently taxed when they become eligible for allotment, which puts financial burden on employees as they may not be able to sell...
02 Feb, 2020, 11.59 AM IST
Tax on allotment of start-up ESOPs removed by Budget 2020This is good news for employees of start-ups having ESOPs. Currently, the taxation of ESOPs is split into two components - (i) at the time ...
02 Feb, 2020, 10.10 AM IST
Startup fraternity lauds ESOP changes & investment clearance cell, some find it lacklusterAccording to Geetika Dayal, Executive Director, TIE Delhi-NCR, the startup community had been waiting with bated breath to receive some rel...
01 Feb, 2020, 05.26 PM IST
Govt may provide tax incentives for startups in BudgetStartup India initiative of the government aims at fostering entrepreneurship and promoting innovation by creating an ecosystem that is con...
30 Dec, 2019, 03.57 PM IST
Unlisted ESOP shares may face higher LTCG tax post listingLack of clarity in budget proposals muddles outcome for employees after listings as ESOPs are a useful tool for hiring talent, especially f...
06 Mar, 2018, 03.01 PM IST
- Finmin brainstorms on how to tax Esops
The finance ministry appears open to modifying its Budget proposal to impose fringe benefit tax (FBT) on Esops given to employees by compan...
25 Apr, 2007, 02.54 AM IST
- Over 200 cos announce dividend plans
Over 200 cos have already announced dividend payouts before the proposed hike in levy comes into effect.
12 Mar, 2007, 11.00 AM IST
- Nasscom to meet FM on FBT on Esops
With Esops being brought under the ambit of FBT in the current Budget, Nasscom is planning to submit a memorandum highlighting the issue an...
10 Mar, 2007, 02.54 AM IST
- Companies will have to bear FBT liability on ESOPs: FM
The fringe benefit tax (FBT) on employee stock options (ESOPs) proposed in the Union Budget will be payable by the company and will also ap...
05 Mar, 2007, 03.00 AM IST