Equity Based
Incentive Plan
Equity Based
Incentive Plan
Our Mission: to be the Employees Stock Options Plan (ESOP) services firm of choice. The Right Option!
Whether you’re a multi-national corporation expanding an existing Equity Incentive Plan to an Israel subsidiary or an early-stage startup looking to grant options to its first employee, Phoenix ESOP can help.
Phoenix ESOP offers the most comprehensive scope of services in the industry. Our team includes lawyers, tax accountants, economists and financial analysts and is backed by the resources, knowledge and practical experience we’ve gained from providing services to thousands of clients, both private and publicly-traded and from Israel and around the world.
In addition to the best in personnel, our services are supported by the best in technology: our proprietary System, developed by Matrix. Our system raises the market standard for ESOP management systems by providing management online access to real-time plan, grant and beneficiary data and offering advanced features such as fully-automated, start-to-finish on-line option exercise and share sale processing.
But, of course, it’s not just about knowledge and technology. At Phoenix ESOP we pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of customer service in the industry. We aim to exceed client expectations through personal attention, a proactive and team-oriented approach, and a focus on timeliness and constant technological innovation.
Each company’s needs are different. Phoenix ESOP works with each client to ensure that both its ESOP plans and the constellation of services we provide fit its unique needs.
Under Israeli tax law, in order for a company to grant tax-advantaged awards, the company must appoint a Trustee for the plan and all options and shares granted as part of the plan must be deposited into escrow with the Trustee. Trustee services include:
At Phoenix ESOP we take a proactive approach to our position as trustee. Not only do we ensure that our knowledge is up-to-date, but you’ll be notified about developments likely to have an impact on your plan along with practical tips as to how to avoid issues.
Phoenix ESOP has been approved as a Trustee by the Israel Tax Authority.
Administrating an equity incentive plan is time-consuming. With Phoenix ESOP on your team, you’ll spend less time managing your plan and more time managing your business. Our services include:
In addition to the above, we provide real-time answers and support throughout the life of your plan. Whether it’s helping you to setup the initial plan and setup process, providing answers to your ongoing day-to-day questions and issues; or providing education to the participants, Phoenix ESOP is your real-time ESOP resource.
Phoenix ESOP has ISAE 3402 approval from PWC (PricewaterhouseCoopers).
Publicly-traded companies’ equity incentive plans are subject to additional regulations and requirements, including trading, clearing, tax computing and administration requirements. Phoenix ESOP additional services for public companies include:
Tel: +972-3-5757088
Fax: 972-3-7602636
Email:
Esop-Helpdesk@esop.co.il
SERVICE CENTER (trading days only), Israel Time:
Sun. : 09:00 - 16:00
Mon. – Thu. : 09:00 - 17:30,
Support for trade abroad 16:30 - 23:00
Fri. : Support for trade abroad 12:00 - 23:00
Customer service:
1-700-70-3767
+972-3-7536823 (Dial in from abroad)