Sonoma County Stock Options Attorney
Every business wants to hire the best people and sometimes that means finding creative compensation strategies. Providing incentives to executives and other employees with deferred compensation has long been a feature of how California does business. At Ivo Austin Law, our Santa Rosa equity compensation attorney can help you provide attractive and legally compliant nonqualified deferred compensation plans to the people who make your business work, without having to lay out a huge salary today.
Meeting the Needs of the Business Community
Contact Ivo Austin Law
In the past 10 years, the legal landscape regarding stock options and equity compensation has changed dramatically thanks to stringent new laws Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code, for example, enforces strict compliance requirements for all deferred compensation. Representing business startups and established corporations, we can ensure your compliance.
Our clients are concerned about the securities and tax implications of issuing options or stock to employees. Taking a comprehensive look at your financial situation, we will put together an equity compensation plan that will avoid potential violations of the law and achieve the results you are seeking. We will help you explore all your options, including:
- Incentive stock options
- Nonqualified options
- Restricted stock awards
- Stock appreciation rights
While deferred compensation plans can provide solutions for your business, there are severe potential consequences for violations, including tax penalties and fines. If you do not do it right, you could put your business in a much more difficult financial position.
Contact Us
Before you make any decisions regarding equity compensation, talk to a lawyer who can guide you through the process. Located at Sonoma Mountain Village in Rohnert Park, we are ready to help you explore your options. Contact us online or call 707-304-5191 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
