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EIP vs VSOP: what will your team actually keep?
Enter your numbers and see the after-tax difference between a §19a real-share EIP and a VSOP on the same exit. Inputs are free to adjust at any time.
Your scenario
Per grant, same exit for both plans.
€
€
€
€419,531
More net under EIP
36%
More take-home
41%
Lower tax burden
Your EIP result is ready
Best outcome
EIP — real shares (§19a)
Total proceeds€2,200,000
Income tax + soli€88,620
Capital gains + soli€527,500
Total tax€616,120
Net to employee€1,583,880
For comparison
VSOP / ESOP
Total proceeds€2,200,000
Income tax + soli€1,035,651
Capital gainsn/a
Total tax€1,035,651
Net to employee€1,164,349
Illustrative only and not tax advice. Income tax at 42% up to €278,000, 45% above, plus 5.5% solidarity surcharge; capital gains at 25% plus surcharge; no church tax. Assumes salary above the 2025 social-security ceilings and ignores the €2,000 §3 No. 39 EStG allowance. Confirm with a tax adviser.
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