Our years of experience advising companies on the offering of employee equity incentives in the United States and abroad gives us a unique perspective on the country-specific legal and regulatory requirements that affect such offers. We have found that successful implementation of global equity programs requires constant attention and a full understanding of the cultural and legal climate of each country and region in which they are offered. The scope and breadth of our experience enables us to help our clients maximize the success of the programs, while avoiding common cultural, legal, tax and institutional problems as they expand the scope of their programs outside of the United States.

In this Guide, we summarize the tax, regulatory, and employment compliance requirements that multinational companies need to address when “going global” with employee equity programs. Also included are checklists of the “action items” for employee equity program implementation around the world. Specifically, we address the following compliance requirements:

• Income Tax and Social Insurance.
• Tax Withholding and Reporting.
• Local Tax Deductions.
• Securities Compliance.
• Currency Exchange Controls.
• Data Privacy.
• Employment Issues.

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