ESS Start-Up Concession Eligibility Check

The ESS Eligibility Check will help companies determine if they are eligible for the 'ESS Start-Up Concession'. The concession and rules apply both to employee share schemes and employee share option plans.

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Last updated October 24, 2025

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ESS Start-Up Concession Eligibility Check

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What is a ess start-up concession eligibility check?

It is a tool to help companies determine if they qualify for the ESS Start-Up Tax Concession under the Tax Act, specifically for employee share schemes and share option plans.
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When should you use a ess start-up concession eligibility check?

Use it when you are planning to establish an employee share scheme or option plan and want to know if your company and offer are eligible for the ESS Start-Up Tax Concession.
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What should be in a ess start-up concession eligibility check?

It should include questions about your company, employees, and the terms of your employee share scheme or option plan to assess eligibility for the concession.
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Who can benefit from using this eligibility check?

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