Nithya Gokul Associates
Equity Incentives

ESOP & Share-BasedBenefit Schemes

End-to-End Equity Incentive & Employee Ownership Advisory

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or share-based benefit scheme is a reward program giving workers stock options to build team loyalty and share in financial success. Nithya Gokul Associates provides end-to-end support for ESOP design, legal drafting, ROC filings, and option management across startups and enterprises.

Companies Act & SEBI Compliant
End-to-End Scheme Structuring
Grant, Vesting & Exercise Administration
Indian & Foreign Subsidiaries Support

*Professional Fees. EMI Option Available.

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ESOP & Share-Based Benefit Schemes

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or share-based benefit scheme is a reward program giving workers stock options to build team loyalty and share in financial success. Nithya Gokul Associates provides end-to-end support for ESOP design, legal drafting, ROC filings, and option management across startups and enterprises.

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or share-based benefit scheme is a reward program where a company gives workers the right or option to buy company shares in the future at a set, often discounted price. It helps companies build team loyalty and lets staff share in the business's financial success. Our team of ICSI-qualified Company Secretaries brings 16+ years of hands-on experience across industries, delivering precision, speed, and absolute compliance confidence.

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16+
Years Experience
Trusted corporate advisory since 2010
500+
Clients Served
Startups to large corporations
100%
Compliance Rate
Zero penalty track record
PAN India
Service Coverage
Remote & on-site support
Our Services

What We Offer

An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) or share-based benefit scheme is a reward program where a company gives workers the right or option to buy company shares in the future at a set, often discounted price. It helps companies build team loyalty and lets staff share in the business's financial success. Explore our complete range of professional services under this category.

ESOP Policy Design & Structuring

Designing custom ESOP, RSU, SAR, and Share-Based schemes aligned with business valuation, vesting schedules, and growth goals.

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Secretarial & Regulatory Filings

Drafting Board & Shareholder Resolutions, EGM Explanatory Statements, ESOP Trust Deeds, and filing Form MGT-14 / PAS-3 with ROC.

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Valuation & Cap Table Management

Coordination for Registered Valuer reports, exercise price determination, and equity dilution modeling.

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Grant, Vesting & Exercise Admin

Issuing official Grant Letters, tracking option vesting schedules, managing exercise applications, and share allotments.

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Foreign & Subsidiary ESOP Structuring

Specialized equity incentive advisory for foreign parent entities issuing stock options to Indian subsidiary employees under FEMA / RBI guidelines.

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Why Choose Us

Why Industry Leaders Trust Nithya Gokul Associates

01

For Workers: Wealth Growth & Pride

Extra money growth, cheap stock options, and true pride in building the business alongside founders.

02

For Companies: Retention & Cash Savings

Better staff retention, higher work output, and a proven strategy to save cash on compensation packages.

03

End-to-End Legal & ROC Support

Complete handling of Special Resolutions, ROC filings (MGT-14, PAS-3), and Form SH-6 statutory registers.

04

Trusted Secretarial Partner

Leading secretarial advisory firm serving Indian & foreign subsidiaries, high-growth startups, and large enterprises.

Work Flow

Our Engagement Process

A transparent, step-by-step approach to delivering results for your business.

01

Scheme Architecture

Determine pool size, eligibility, grant frequency, exercise price, and vesting schedule.

02

Drafting & Governance

Draft ESOP Scheme Document, Board Resolutions, EGM Notices, and Trust Deeds.

03

Shareholder & ROC Filings

Pass Special Resolution, file Form MGT-14 with ROC, and update company cap table.

04

Grant Letters & Register Admin

Issue Grant Letters to employees, maintain Form SH-6 ESOP register, and manage option exercise.

Companies Act & SEBI Compliant
End-to-End Scheme Structuring
Grant, Vesting & Exercise Administration
Indian & Foreign Subsidiaries Support
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