#52026AS119066EU approval of Danish tax aid for employee shares in small new companies
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The European Commission approved Denmark’s amended tax aid scheme for employee shares, share options, and warrants in small, new companies. The measure reduces tax rates for eligible arrangements and runs until the end of 2030, with a total budget of DKK 175 million. The practical effect is targeted support for Danish startups and small businesses that use equity-based pay to attract and retain staff. Companies considering employee share plans should check whether they qualify under the Danish tax rules and whether the amended scheme changes the tax treatment of their awards.
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Key Changes
- Approves Denmark’s amended tax aid scheme for employee shares, share options, and warrants in small new companies
- Sets the scheme budget at DKK 175 million overall, with DKK 35 million per year
- Allows the scheme to run until 31 December 2030