Amid growing fears of a stock-market bubble and correction, financial advisors are factoring in ways to shield stock-option planning from the impact. Widespread fears about a stock-price bubble ...

Stock options became common parlance in venture-funded startups in the mid-70s when struggling startups succeeded in attracting the talent and interest of their employees by offering them stock ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. When you receive a grant of stock options, it is imperative that you ...

India's startup ecosystem faces challenges with ESOP taxation, creating liquidity issues for employees. While a 2020 tax ...

As we’ve previously said, equity compensation in general—and stock options in particular—is a critical component of any startup company’s ability to recruit and retain talent. But there is perhaps ...

Determine the company’s primary goals in granting equity compensation to executives and other service providers (collectively, service providers). Common goals for equity compensation awards include: ...