
Motivate and Retain Talent: Support for PSOP Setup
A Phantom Stock Ownership Plan (PSOP) is an innovative solution for startups to incentivize and retain top talent without diluting the company’s shareholder structure. By offering virtual shares tied to the company’s financial success, PSOPs align employee interests with business goals while simplifying administration and avoiding formal share allocations.
Our unique approach
PSOPs allow employees to participate in the company’s financial success without becoming formal shareholders. Setting up a PSOP requires careful planning to ensure it motivates employees, protects the company, and complies with legal requirements.
Here’s how we can support:
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Tailored PSOP Plans: We design plans outlining participant eligibility, pool size, vesting schedules, and forfeiture conditions, tailored to your company’s goals.
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Core Documentation: We prepare the necessary PSOP documents, including the plan and allocation agreements, ensuring clarity and enforceability.
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Retention Mechanisms: We implement vesting schedules with features like cliffs and accelerated vesting upon liquidity events to incentivize long-term employee retention.
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Simplified Administration: PSOPs do not require notarial acts or formal share allocations, making them easier and faster to implement compared to ESOPs.
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Liquidity Event Planning: We define clear trigger events for payouts, such as exits or dividend distributions, and ensure seamless integration with corporate operations.
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Tax and Social Security Guidance: We provide advice on the tax implications of PSOP payouts for employees and employers, ensuring compliance and clarity.
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Alignment with Shareholder Agreements: We integrate PSOP terms with existing shareholder agreements to safeguard company interests.
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Scalability: We ensure your PSOP can adapt as your company grows, supporting new hires or expanded participant pools.
Our expert guidance ensures your PSOP is legally sound, strategically aligned, and a valuable tool for motivating and retaining talent without diluting ownership.
What we deliver
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Tailored PSOPs
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Draft and review of plan and allocations
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Implementation without notarial acts
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PSOP pool management
The Team
Founding Partner (Legal) & CEO
Senior Associate (Legal)
Associate (Legal)
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