Since HMRC does not have detailed records of how these arrangements operate in practice, OTS has decided that, as a first step, it should invite companies using unapproved share schemes to provide information about the way in which the schemes are used. There will also be an opportunity to give feedback as to how the tax rules on unapproved share schemes may be simplified.
The survey is now available on the OTS website and can be accessed via the following link:
http://www.hm-
Alternatively, the direct link to the survey is: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/
OTS estimates that completion of the survey should take no more than 20 minutes.
OTS has requested responses by Friday 8 June, so the timing is tight if you wish to record your evidence.
The OTS has previously run a survey which looked at how the rules relating to approved share schemes (EMI options, approved (CSOP) options, Share Incentive Plans (SIPs) and SAYE options) may be simplified, and which made several recommendations.
News release ends, 24 May 2012.
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