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Equity resources for German startups.
Tools to help you compare and structure employee equity.
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EIP vs VSOP calculator
Compare the after-tax proceeds of a real-share EIP against a VSOP on the same exit, and see the net difference for your own grant.
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Eligibility check
Are you eligible for a §19a EIP?
Answer five quick questions about your company's size, age, and structure to see whether your startup can offer a §19a-compliant employee incentive plan.
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PDF guide
The EIP Advantage
A practical walkthrough of how a §19a-compliant EIP works, why it beats a VSOP on tax, and what it takes to put one in place.
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TOOL
How healthy is your cap table?
Ten quick questions on how you run ownership today. Get a health score out of 10 and a short list of what to fix first. Free, no sign-up.
Check your cap table