Introduction
Direct employees
Can receive NSO?
✅ Yes!
General taxation
In principle, at the time of exercise, the spread will likely be taxed as regular income and be subject to income tax, social security contributions and other surcharges.
At the time of sale, the gains will be subject to capital gains tax at a rate of 25% (if the employee holds less than 1% of the capital), plus church taxes, depending on the employee’s situation.
General tax, reporting & legal paperwork difficulty score
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Tax advantages
There are certain tax advantages, including a taxation deferral and an exemption of EUR 1,440 on the spread (subject to certain conditions).
EoR employees
Can receive NSO?
✅ Yes!
General taxation
In principle, at the time of exercise, the spread will likely be taxed as any professional income and be subject to income tax and other surcharges.
At the time of sale, the gains will be subject to capital gains tax at a rate of 25% (if the grantee holds less than 1% of the capital), plus church taxes, depending on the grantee’s situation.
General tax, reporting & legal paperwork difficulty score
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Tax advantages
No particular tax advantages.
Contractors
Can receive NSO?
✅ Yes!
General taxation
In principle, at the time of exercise, the spread will likely be taxed as regular income and be subject to income tax, social security contributions and other surcharges.
At the time of sale, the gains will be subject to capital gains tax at a rate of 25% (if the grantee holds less than 1% of the capital), plus church taxes, depending on the grantee’s situation.
General tax, reporting & legal paperwork difficulty score
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Tax advantages
No particular tax advantages for EoR employees.
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