Employee Share Option Plans (ESOPs): Attracting & Retaining Talent Without Breaking the Bank

Reward your team and grow your business sustainably.

Employee Share Option Plans can be a powerful way to attract and retain talent when cash is tight, but they come with legal and tax complexity. This webinar will break down how ESOPs work in Australia and what you need to consider before offering equity to your team.

Lawpath Business and Commercial Lawyer Madeline Boothe and Head of Tax and Accounting Timothy Quinn will guide you through the legal structures, tax concessions and compliance requirements, so you can decide whether an ESOP is right for your business.

5th March 2026, 12:00 PM (AEDT)

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In this session, Madeline and Timothy will cover:

ESOP Basics: How employee share option plans work in Australia
Legal Structures: Choosing the right structure for your business
ESS Tax Concessions: Understanding available concessions, including the $30,000 startup concession
Vesting and Incentives: Designing vesting schedules that motivate and retain staff
ATO Compliance: Key reporting and compliance requirements employers must meet