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.
Last updated October 24, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
What is included in this SS Eligibility Check?
- ESS Eligibility Report
- Eligibility requirements for company
- Eligibility requirements for employee
- Eligibility requirements for terms of ESS offer
- Market value and exercise price information
- Disclosure obligations
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