Granting equity to international team members is complex, and most startups and scale-ups only discover the operational challenges, extended timelines, and costs of involving local law firms when they’re going through the process. The complexity can further escalate when you also work with EoRs and contractors in addition to direct employees in your home country. Tax implications for your company or team members can be big if you get it wrong, and fines for compliance breaches can be severe.