GES attorneys provide advice to companies seeking to minimize local income tax consequences for the employees and social insurance contributions owed by employees and employers.  We can assist clients in obtaining advice on the local legal requirements for employee tax exemptions and deferral of tax programs that may be available in particular countries.  We routinely prepare sub-plans or country-specific option or other agreements designed to provide tax-favored options or purchase rights to employees and to minimize the social insurance contribution obligation of the employee and employer. 

 

GES attorneys work closely with local counsel to obtain necessary governmental approvals of sub-plans and to obtain rulings on the favorable tax treatment of options.  We also provide employee tax summaries and other employee communication materials designed to communicate to optionees the tax advantages of certain programs available under local law.